Ropa Vieja (Cuban Stew)

Welcome back to KC! 

This week, we bring you none other than a Cuban slow cooking classic, Ropa Vieja. This is a flank steak slow cooked in a tomato based sauce with onion, garlic, olives. Traditionally, it's eaten alongside plantains, rice, and beans. 

Coq Au Vin

Ah, yes. Time for Coq au Vin. 

Meaning "chicken with wine," this is a famous French dish that was popularized in America by Julia Child. This culinary school staple involves rendered bacon, chicken, and vegetables poached in wine and topped with caramelized sweet onions and mushrooms. 

Recipe here. Check out our versions below and be sure to give it a shot.

Guest Post: Seared White Wine Scallops

This week we have a very special guest post by friend and budding architect, Sean. This simple yet elegant recipe involves scallops over shallots, crispy pancetta, and cabbage.

Recipe and masterful "construction" below. 

Roasted Duck with Pomegranate Glaze

In need of something romantic to make this Valentine's Day? Well look no further, because we bring you Pomegranate Duck.

This dish involves duck roasted with onions and rosemary, frequently basted with a sweet pomegranate reduction.

Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls

No Super Bowl is complete without great food, and this week's buffalo chicken cheese balls capture the essence of awesome game day grub. 

This recipe involves precooked rotisserie chicken, Frank's Red Hot Sauce, scallions, and sharp cheddar cheese all rolled up into a ball, breaded in panko, and quickly fried. It's cheesy, gooey, spicy, and salty. You can't go wrong. 

Sesame Crusted Tuna with Ponzu Sauce

Behold, sesame crusted tuna steaks served with a side of tangy, sweet, and spicy Ponzu sauce. 

If it's been a while since you've had tuna that wasn't from a can or in sushi form, then you'll love this dish.

Clams Casino

Clams Casino: a classy appetizer that even James Bond would enjoy. 

In short, these are clams topped with a mix of breading, Parmesan, onions, peppers, and parsley. This is broiled to perfection and topped with crispy bacon.

Greek Yogurt Blueberry Banana Bread

Can't get enough of Greek Yogurt? Well neither can we.

Featured this week is a whole wheat blueberry banana bread made with Greek yogurt. Despite such a thick dairy, the fluffy result will astound you.

Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parm. What's not to love?  

Full of hearty flavor, this dish involves slices of eggplant layered with basil, marinara, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.

Recipe here. Check out our versions and give it a shot. You'll be wondering why you didn't make this sooner.