Recipes worth making. A Canadian car salesman cooks, makes a few changes, and reports back.https://cookingcarguy.com/en-cahttps://cookingcarguy.com/beautifully-braised-oxtail-and-short-rib-pasta/https://cookingcarguy.com/beautifully-braised-oxtail-and-short-rib-pasta/This recipe is an amalgamation of a couple recipes, but the team at Serious Eats rarely misses; along with Kenji they are hands down my best resources. I have done braises a…Sun, 05 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMTFoodhttps://cookingcarguy.com/simple-garlic-butter-shrimp-pasta-with-vermouth/https://cookingcarguy.com/simple-garlic-butter-shrimp-pasta-with-vermouth/I took a break from posting for a while but am back at it - figure something nice and simple to start. This recipe can be adjusted pretty easily, but the beauty is in the…Sun, 05 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMTFoodhttps://cookingcarguy.com/a-simple-must-try-fermented-hot-sauce/https://cookingcarguy.com/a-simple-must-try-fermented-hot-sauce/I didn't use this recipe exactly, but just the general strategy which I'll go over. Please don't be intimidated if you've never fermented anything; it is very easy, just…Wed, 06 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMTPreserveshttps://cookingcarguy.com/slightly-spicy-chicken-adobo/https://cookingcarguy.com/slightly-spicy-chicken-adobo/I have made this recipe a couple times and think I have it nailed so wanted to share the slight variations I did.Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMTFoodhttps://cookingcarguy.com/homemade-green-cholula-style-hot-sauce/https://cookingcarguy.com/homemade-green-cholula-style-hot-sauce/I used a lot more Jalapeños (1kg) so I tripled the recipe. It still needed an extra half cup of vinegar and teaspoon of salt at the end.Sat, 12 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMTPreserveshttps://cookingcarguy.com/coles-crispy-crunchy-roasted-potatoes/https://cookingcarguy.com/coles-crispy-crunchy-roasted-potatoes/The above recipe is my own, so if the directions suck I apologize.Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMTFoodhttps://cookingcarguy.com/joel-robuchons-michelin-starred-pommes-puree-mashed-potatoes/https://cookingcarguy.com/joel-robuchons-michelin-starred-pommes-puree-mashed-potatoes/I first tasted this dish at Joël Robuchon in Las Vegas which was adorned with the exceptionally difficult to attain 3 Michelin stars. Chef Robuchon passed away in 2018 and…Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMTFoodhttps://cookingcarguy.com/there-will-be-no-leftovers-potatoes-au-gratin/https://cookingcarguy.com/there-will-be-no-leftovers-potatoes-au-gratin/Au gratin or scalloped potatoes (the internet has led me down too many dark holes trying to find a definitive difference between the two; some say cheese, some say how it's…Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMTFoodhttps://cookingcarguy.com/coles-non-competition-barbecue-chicken-thighs/https://cookingcarguy.com/coles-non-competition-barbecue-chicken-thighs/I made a number of modifications as the linked recipe has a bunch of different rubs and sauces and it seemed excessive. I like the technique a lot and my audience really…Sun, 04 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTFoodhttps://cookingcarguy.com/louisiana-style-bbq-sauce-spicy-tangy-sweet-delicious/https://cookingcarguy.com/louisiana-style-bbq-sauce-spicy-tangy-sweet-delicious/My journey of finding my favourite barbecue sauce started like most people, in the isles of the grocery store, and ended fruitlessly. I found most barbecue sauces too sweet,…Sun, 20 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMTPreserveshttps://cookingcarguy.com/penne-alla-vodka-millennials-most-popular-tiktok-pasta/https://cookingcarguy.com/penne-alla-vodka-millennials-most-popular-tiktok-pasta/Maybe it's because there is booze in it, maybe because it is absolutely delicious and simple Italian cooking; either way we gave the social media pasta a try and the results…Sun, 06 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMTFoodhttps://cookingcarguy.com/great-gumbo-using-paul-prudhommes-delightful-recipe/https://cookingcarguy.com/great-gumbo-using-paul-prudhommes-delightful-recipe/Alternative recipe link: Click HereSun, 30 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTFoodhttps://cookingcarguy.com/deep-flavourful-rich-bone-broth-or-stock-the-basis-of-many-great-dishes/https://cookingcarguy.com/deep-flavourful-rich-bone-broth-or-stock-the-basis-of-many-great-dishes/I am going to have to alter my tradition of putting the recipe first as the recipe is basically the whole post when it comes to something like a great bone broth.Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTFoodhttps://cookingcarguy.com/simple-delicious-mustard-brown-sugar-and-honey-glazed-ham/https://cookingcarguy.com/simple-delicious-mustard-brown-sugar-and-honey-glazed-ham/While I would like to cure a fresh ham hock at some point, I purchased a cured ham like most people from the store.Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTFoodhttps://cookingcarguy.com/absolute-best-chili-recipe-around/https://cookingcarguy.com/absolute-best-chili-recipe-around/I use this recipe from Oh Sweet Basil that was apparently made for the Instapot, though I don't use it for this purpose as the cook time isn't that long, the flavour comes…Wed, 12 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTFoodhttps://cookingcarguy.com/get-back-to-basics-with-classic-ragu-alla-bolognese/https://cookingcarguy.com/get-back-to-basics-with-classic-ragu-alla-bolognese/Based on a couple recipes I went through but this one by Rachael Ray is a good base and amalgamation of much of the others — Recipe HereWed, 12 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTFoodhttps://cookingcarguy.com/coles-non-traditional-classic-caesar-recipe/https://cookingcarguy.com/coles-non-traditional-classic-caesar-recipe/Vanquish celery salt and improve the all important rim — cribbed from cookandrenovate.com. The only modification I make to that rim-blend recipe is adding 5 mL (1 tsp)…Sun, 09 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTDrinkhttps://cookingcarguy.com/delightful-marinara-sauce-for-pizza-pasta-and-everything-in-between/https://cookingcarguy.com/delightful-marinara-sauce-for-pizza-pasta-and-everything-in-between/As in all Italian cooking it seems there is always a debate about the 'right' way to make a classic dish. I chose this one because it looked good, simple, and turns out a…Sun, 09 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTFoodhttps://cookingcarguy.com/dry-brined-ribeye-cooked-like-a-caveman/https://cookingcarguy.com/dry-brined-ribeye-cooked-like-a-caveman/Well not quite a caveman as I did use the reverse searing method popularized by many great chefs includingSat, 08 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTFoodhttps://cookingcarguy.com/coles-cacio-e-pepe-simple-traditional-delicious/https://cookingcarguy.com/coles-cacio-e-pepe-simple-traditional-delicious/I usually will look at a couple of highly rated recipes to make sure I am not going to make a dummy of myself and that the best techniques are usedFri, 07 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTFoodhttps://cookingcarguy.com/flank-steak-with-ardens-amazing-asian-inspired-chilli-pepper-marinade/https://cookingcarguy.com/flank-steak-with-ardens-amazing-asian-inspired-chilli-pepper-marinade/As promised - Recipe at the top:Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTFoodhttps://cookingcarguy.com/coles-deliciously-patented-pickled-red-onion/https://cookingcarguy.com/coles-deliciously-patented-pickled-red-onion/Coles Recipe for pickling anything -Thu, 06 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTFoodPreserveshttps://cookingcarguy.com/best-beef-stew/https://cookingcarguy.com/best-beef-stew/Here is a link to the Daring Gourmet recipe I cribbed from - Click Here -Wed, 29 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTFoodhttps://cookingcarguy.com/scallion-and-blistered-tomato-tagliatelle/https://cookingcarguy.com/scallion-and-blistered-tomato-tagliatelle/Went to the farmers market on Friday and found some awesome fresh Scallion, Garlic, Onion, and Tomatoes ; decided to make some summer pasta.Tue, 28 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTFoodhttps://cookingcarguy.com/lacto-fermented-pickles/https://cookingcarguy.com/lacto-fermented-pickles/Here is the link to Kenjis recipe that is posted online, much different from the one on his show, but to each their own!Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTPreserves