Category Archives: Cookin' with Walt

Cookin’ With Walt: Lettuce Wraps

One of my all time favorite restaurant items that I have ever had is something called a lettuce wrap.  A few years ago a certain fancy Chinese chain restaurant introduced me to this delicacy they serve as an appetizer and … Continue reading

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Cookin’ With Walt: Mojo de Ajo Con Chipotle

Since Cinco de Mayo is around the corner I was messing around with something to celebrate Mexican cooking.  I made fajitas but they didn’t feel authentic and did not get me excited enough to write an article about them.  I did happen … Continue reading

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Cookin’ With Walt: Pan Seared Patagonia Scallops

The first time I cooked a scallop I was hooked.  The knowledge that they were good for you was important to me and that, along with their sweet taste, placed this item on my list of regular home cooked menu … Continue reading

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Cookin’ With Walt: Quinoa (Keen-Wah)

While perusing the bulk containers during my latest pilgrimage to the Lexington Co-op I came across Quinoa.  I have been dying to get my hands on some but the on-line prices are a little ridiculous since you have to buy … Continue reading

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Cookin’ With Walt: Turkey Burgers

Most of you probably have tried these once or maybe twice and quickly decided that they were too bland and dry to be part of your mealtime repertoire.  Why turkey burgers then?  Well, they are really good for you and if you … Continue reading

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Cookin’ With Walt: Honey Whole Wheat Pizza (Buffalo style)

Recipe: PERFECTLY DELICIOUS AND PERFECTLY ROUND HONEY WHOLE WHEAT PIZZA (Buffalo style) The basic pizza dough recipe contains a blend of flour, oil, salt and small amount of yeast. Some contain a small amount of sugar to help the yeast. … Continue reading

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Cookin’ With Walt: Greek Yogurt & Labneh, My life would suck without you

The blog master and first lady of Buffaloeats.org paid a visit to the test kitchen yesterday and they brought locally made labneh.  Labneh is a strained yogurt that is very similar to greek yogurt but is not as easy to … Continue reading

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Cookin’ With Walt: Puff Pastry Milky Ways with Royal Icing

Pastry Hearts can be found in every buffalo bakery and pastry shop.   If you dissect the pastry heart you find that it is constructed of strips of puff pastry laid on edge to the shape of a heart.  I don’t … Continue reading

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Cookin’ With Walt: Tongues of Fire (just in time for V-Day)

I had the urge to melt some chocolate to pour over the double chocolate cookies I made. I call it Tongues of Fire because of a single ingredient.  It is also the perfect title for a Valentine’s Day treat. The … Continue reading

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Cookin’ with Walt: Amazing Restaurant Quality Crispy Waffles

I love waffles.  I mean I really love waffles.  I love baking too so it was only a matter of time before I would take on the waffle.  Now, you may think that wafflin’ is easy but you will find that it is … Continue reading

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