Author: Johnny Beavers

Orange Chicken

Discover the tantalizing origins (and a killer recipe) of orange chicken, a delectable dish that has captured the hearts and taste buds of millions across the United States.

Avocado Ranch Sour Cream

This is a flavorful way to punch up your tacos, eggs, or potatoes. Let your imagination be your guide, because this stuff goes well on so many things! It’s fresh, creamy, tangy, and full of the flavor (not the spice) of jalapeño.

Crispy Roasted Potatoes

Get ready to elevate your roast dinner game with these perfectly crispy and golden roasted potatoes. With just a few simple ingredients and some easy prep, you’ll have the perfect side dish for your English roast. Serve alongside roast beef, pork, or chicken for a classic and satisfying meal. Roasties […]

Spicy Sausage Vodka Sauce

This is a killer scratch vodka sauce that is simple to throw together and loaded with layers of incredible flavor. Choose your own adventure by adding more or less red pepper flakes and hot Italian sausage… although this recipe is great with sweet! I thought about the ingredients I used […]

Oaxaca Old Fashioned

This Mezcal and Reposado driven drink is a crazy good take on the classic whiskey Old Fashioned. If you appreciate a good Mezcal (or even if you don’t), this slightly smokey drink it Tequilia forward with just a touch of Mezcal punch and a hint of orange. Be careful with […]

Gran Gala-Rita

Otherwise known as a Cadillac Margarita, this drink is so damn good! It packs all the flavor and more that you’d expect out of a margarita without all of the garbage in the pre-made margarita mix. All you need are 3 ingredients and you’re set. If you’ve never tried Gran […]

Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

I don’t know if I’ve had a better chocolate chip cookie in my life. This is a mash-up of a few different recipes and mindsets I’ve tried over the years to create what I think is the PERFECT chocolate chip cookie. They’re just as cake-y as they need to be.. […]

Brisket Burnt Ends

There’s no better way to utilize leftover brisket than some tasty burnt ends. Ideally, you’d use the point of the brisket to make these, but you can use the flat too. It’s a simple dish that really only takes time and minimal effort. You’ll simply cube the brisket, cover it […]

Birria Consomé Quesotacos (Quesabirria)

This traditional Mexican dish is packed with layers of flavor. Quesabirria is a cross between a taco and a quesadilla that involves melted chihuahua cheese and stewed meat. In this case it’s short rib and chuck roast. This dish originates in Tijuana, MX from a food truck called Tacos Aaron […]