Short ribs are the freakin best. Seriously, they are the most succulent and delicious piece of meat you can have. WHEN it’s cooked properly. Before we get started, let’s go back to the anatomy of our dear friend the cow. Vic Trick: Rule of thumb is always that the parts of the animal that move…
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Vic’s Tricks To…Pomegranate Glazed Pork Tenderloin w/ Brown Butter Sage Butternut Squash
I’ve been getting reaaaaalllll fancy lately. OK not really. I haven’t gotten out of my pajamas in like 2 weeks… BUT, I have been stepping up the class level of my meals and this dish is pure evidence. This can be the perfect dish for any special occasion or date night. With New Years right…
Vic’s Tricks To…Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Mac
The cold weather is coming in hot. So bring the comfort food HEAT with buffalo chicken cauliflower mac! Wait. You know what I mean. It’s freezing outside and all I wanna do is stay under the blanket, snuggle with the pups, and eat comfort food. And yet, I did so darn well on the diet,…
Vic’s Tricks To…The Ultimate Keto Calzone
I am so damn proud of this recipe. KETO CALZONE!!! Because I worked tirelessly to perfect this one. I know, such sacrifice right?! Well, that’s what I do for my Tricksters. Growing up in NY, I’m veryyyyyy familiar with the art of the calzone. But, here in Massachusetts they get super weird and make these…
Vic’s Tricks To…Blackened Salmon
I adore seafood. And I eat this Blackened Salmon like once a week. And living in Boston, it’s pretty nice having access to some of the freshest seafood in the country. Story time: I travel for work and have had an opportunity to explore some pretty cool places. One day, sitting at a bar in…
Vic’s Tricks To…Sherry Steak w/ Charred Broccoli & Scallion Sauce
I love cooking with wine. Sherry. Steak. Broccoli. Scallion. YES PLEASE. OK, well I love booze of all kinds, but cooking with wine just adds this next level of flavor dimension that I am so totally here for. Now, if you know me, you know I completely make shit up as I go along. But,…
Vic’s Tricks To…Nashville Hot Chicken
I loveeeeee spicy food. Seriously, if I ain’t sweatin’ it’s not hot enough. My company also opened an office down in Nashville a few years ago, so I was able to get down there to experience the real thing at Hattie B’s. BEST. EXPERIENCE. EVER. Granted, I got the extra hot which is VERY VERY…
Vic’s Tricks To…Cauliflower Risotto
I loveeeeeee risotto I actually only just recently learned to make risotto and wooooahhhh boy did it change me forever. Sooo cheesy and creamy and delicious. I walk thru a classic risotto recipe here: Vic’s Tricks To…Classic Risotto But, as y’all know, I’ve been experimenting with Keto. So, I had to find a way to…
Vic’s Tricks To…The Perfect Steak Tips
You know what…I think my head is getting too big. I mean, I’ve got like 1,600 instagram followers now… OK that actually is impressive and I’m so so so grateful to you all! BUT, I created this blog to represent the people who love food, but may not always know how to cook things themselves….
Vic’s Trick To…Saucy Sausage & Peppers Skillet
I’ve been suuuuper lazy lately. I know, crazy right? So unlike me… But seriously I feel like while we’ve been in quarantine the sink is just an ever-filling pile of dishes. AM I THE ONLY ONE?! So in response, I’ve been focusing on as many 1-2 pot meals as possible. With that, I came up…