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Discover the Best Dining Experience at Ah So Restaurant in Brambleton, VA

by MattRestaurant Review April 7, 2023April 7, 2023Comments are Disabled

Looking for the best dining experience in Brambleton, VA? Look no further than Ah So Restaurant! This culinary gem offers an unforgettable combination of contemporary American cuisine, a warm ambiance, and exceptional service. As a food enthusiast, I’m excited to share my recent visit to this outstanding eatery in the heart of Brambleton, Virginia. Who …

Dinner at Field and Main – Restaurant Review

by MattRestaurant Review August 26, 2022August 26, 2022One Comment

Overview Are you local to the Northern Virginia or DC area, or looking to visit? Are you a foodie, or someone who truly enjoys great food? Then I have good news for you. Field and Main in Marshall, VA takes you through a delicious adventure when you walk through the door. The restaurant features over …

Cooking With Fire – Steak and Shrimp

by MattRecipes August 19, 2022August 19, 2022Comments are Disabled

Campfire Cooking Last weekend, my family and I took a trip into the Pennsylvania woods to camp and remove ourselves from society for a bit. While we have a travel trailer, we genuinely enjoy cooking over an open campfire, as it adds so much complexity and flavor to an otherwise regular dish. The smoke from …

Grilled Heirloom Tomato and Poblano Salsa

by MattRecipes July 27, 2022July 27, 2022Comments are Disabled

Twice in one week? I got you. Check out below for a quick and simple recipe for a delicious salsa that will surely have your family or house guests asking for more (and hopefully where you got the recipe!) What You’ll Need 2-2.5lb of heirloom tomatoes Half of a large yellow onion 2 limes 5 …

Smoked and Seared Tomahawk Steak

by MattRecipes July 27, 2022July 27, 2022Comments are Disabled

How We Do Things Here Hopefully, this isn’t your first time visiting our page, but if so, WELCOME! We do things a little differently here, where I share my recipe up front and center and all of the additional information afterward. Because, let’s be honest, 99% of us will click that “Jump to Recipe” button …

Cooking the Perfect Piece of Meat – Steak 101

by MattFundamentals July 16, 2022July 16, 20222 Comments

The Basics Before the Recipe Eating a perfect steak is something that many dream about (if you’re hungry, this might be realistic). So, how can we get you there? Well, the first few things that you need to understand with cooking red meat is temperature. While yes, heat on your pan, what type of oil …

Simple & Fresh Mussels Marinara

by MattRecipes June 30, 2022July 16, 2022Comments are Disabled

Being “home” on Cape Cod for a few weeks, my wife and I cannot pass up the amount of fresh seafood at our fingertips. Tonight, we drove over to a local fish market (Fisherman’s View) in Sandwich, MA and picked up a few pounds of fresh mussels, as well as some oysters (my wife’s favorite), …

Cooking with Cast-Iron Cookware 101

by MattFundamentals June 23, 2022July 16, 2022Comments are Disabled

Have you been told that using soap on your cast-iron pan will ruin it? What about just loading it with salt and oil until the pan seems smooth? Should you purchase some fancy chain-link sponge to scrub that pan clean? Are you worried that your food is sticking to your cast iron pans and dutch …

Lets Get Crackin’ – Eggs

by MattFundamentals June 16, 2022June 17, 20225 Comments

Eggs are a topic that we could discuss for hours, but let’s cut to the chase, and break down the basics of what they are, are they healthy, and how to cook them! Because that’s what we really care about. Are Eggs Healthy? In short, yes. Eggs are a great source of protein and nutrients …

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Cooking Vs. Baking

by MattFundamentals June 15, 2022June 17, 20222 Comments

What’s the difference between cooking and baking? If you are new to the kitchen, you may see the term “cooking” and think it covers everything under a broad umbrella. In general, that is true however when it comes to baking there are some major differences. All baking is cooking, however not all cooking is baking. …

Knife Skills for Beginners

by MattFundamentals June 15, 2022June 17, 2022One Comment

Are you worried about chopping your fingers off whenever you step foot in your kitchen? Well, knife skills are a MUST KNOW skill in the kitchen, and they will seriously help you feel not only more confident in the kitchen, but also help you cook efficiently and more safely. Basic Cutting Techniques While the below …

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