June 9, 2016

August 2015 – Page 2 of 3 – Cooking With Vinyl

The food: Admit it. There are times when nothing (and I mean nothing) is as satisfying as chocolate. On those days, it’s smart to have this recipe for chewy chocolate cookies handy. These cookies super rich and moist, which tends to happen when you use a couple of sticks of butter, and they taste amazing on their own or warmed up and served with ice[…]

The food: This recipe was a request…by the band I’m featuring. Say what?! Yep, I got to meet the band in question after a show (more on that in a minute), and I asked them what they would eat while listening to their album. How better to decide a perfect pairing? Their request was this (oddly specific) meal and a beer. I[…]

Sun Studio in Memphis, Tenn., is the undisputed birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll. The Sun Records label, which launched the careers of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and more, began as Memphis Recording Service in 1950. Owner Sam Phillips started by recording local blues artists, including B.B. King and Howlin’ Wolf, but two yeas later launched his the record label that would change the[…]

The food: Is it clear yet that I have a soft spot for foods that are best described as ooey gooey? Whether it’s super moist baked goods or extra cheesy dinners, I love rich, delicious treats. Not healthy, but absolutely delicious. This certainly holds true when it comes to my favorite Italian dishes. Cheese manicotti with meat sauce is high on the list,[…]

Pasta sauce out of a jar or can? Ick. In addition to being full of nasty preservatives, the pre-made stuff lacks soul. If you’re a fan of chunky, veggie-filled, and meaty sauce for your spaghetti, manicotti, and other Italian meals, give this recipe a shot. Yes, it takes a lot more time than just grabbing something from the pantry, but it[…]