Duck Fat Fries with Roasted Garlic Aioli

When my brother gave me duck fat as a Christmas gift, I was so excited to try and recreate my favorite duck fat fries from Tattooed Moose here in Charleston. I wrote a love letter to them in this article. Tattooed Moose has hearty and satisfying food perfect for a hangover or just an average day. I wanted to recreate the comfort food that is their duck fat fries with roasted garlic aioli and I think I got pretty close to the real thing! The key was cooking the fries low and slow and then crisping them up at the end in the air fryer!

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This Ginger Hot Toddy Will Keep You Warm All Winter

I wish I was cool enough to drink bourbon straight, but I’m just not that gal. However, I found that when you mix bourbon with lemon, ginger, honey, cinnamon, and hot water, it magically turns into a hot and delicious cocktail. This Ginger Hot Toddy kicks the traditional recipe up a bit with that extra warming spicy in there. Hope y’all enjoy!

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Catch and Cook: Honey Ginger Orange Glazed Fish

My boyfriend Christian is an avid fisherman and is always bringing home his fresh catch, so we have to think of creative ways to cook it up. We were inspired by this recipe and adjusted it a bit for our tastes. This honey, ginger, and orange glazed fish is a light, satisfying, and flavorful dish! Christian has a fishing YouTube channel so we decided to join forces for this catch and cook video! Hope y’all enjoy and let us know if you try it out!

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How to Use Sour Beer in a Festive Holiday Cocktail

It’s time to celebrate 2020 coming to an end with an extra boozy cocktail. 2020 has been rough and one form of alcohol will not cut it this year. When I spotted the cranberry sour beer from Edmund’s Oast, I knew I had to fancy it up and turn it into a festive cocktail. If you’re in charge of the drinks this holiday season (for yourself or for others) this recipe is super simple and packs a punch!

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How to Make the Best Eggplant Parmesan

Italian food is my comfort food and during the winter I crave it constantly. We made this recipe with the help of Christian’s grandpa via Zoom and we are obsessed at this point. Whenever we are craving that home cooked comforting meal, we recreate this recipe to the best of our abilities. The grandparents will always make it better than us, but we try our best!

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Homemade Poke Bowls with Sheepshead

One of our greatest quarantine discoveries thus far has been learning how to make poke at home. My boyfriend Christian is an avid fisherman, so we are always trying out new recipes with his fresh catch. We figured we could make our own poke without sushi-grade fish if we just soaked it in lime juice to cook it slightly. The result is a light and flavorful bowl of goodness that is perfectly balanced!

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How to Make Lebanese Kafta at Home on a Grill Pan

Our friend Halim was nice enough to share this authentic recipe with us, so I figured I would give it a try! Kafta is a Lebanese street food traditionally grilled on a giant pot of coals on skewers. I do not have the means to do that at home, so we fired up the grill pan and hoped for the best! It’s crazy how flavorful and fresh this dish is and I can’t thank Halim enough for introducing this dish to us! Hope y’all enjoy it as much as I do!

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One Pot Turkey Chili Loaded with Veggies

The temperature finally dropped here in Charleston, so I was hankering for a dish that was going to keep me warm and full! I basically threw together a ton of veggies from my fridge and raided the canned goods in my pantry to create this recipe. The result was a satisfying meal that will be a staple in our house now! This turkey chili is perfect for a game day meal or for meal prep.

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