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Mesquite Grilled Brisket
9 Jul 2022

Mesquite Grilled Brisket

by Todd Moniot | posted in: Food & Friends | 0

Grilled brisket is the perfect centerpiece for summer gatherings, the large cut of beef feeds plenty of guests and provides leftovers for days

Party Food, Taste of Summer
Grilled Eggplant Caponata
30 Jul 2021

Grilled Eggplant Caponata

by Todd Moniot | posted in: Food & Friends | 0

Caponata is an Italian dish that makes the perfect topping for grilled fish or can be served by itself on top of sliced French bread.

Indoor Cooking, Party Food, Taste of Summer
Travel Advice: reduce stress with a checklist
25 Jul 2021

Travel Advice: reduce stress with a checklist

by Todd Moniot | posted in: Live & Learn | 0

Travel is supposed to relax and reenergize us but for many it actually increases stress, according to recent polls by Travel Pulse and The Points Guy. Leading causes of travel-related stress are last minute packing and sleepless nights from a … Continued

Hanukkah Brisket
2 Apr 2021

Hanukkah Brisket

by Todd Moniot | posted in: Food & Friends | 0

You’ll want to wait for a cold day to make this Brisket. A long cook time will fill your house with with the aroma of roasting beef!

Indoor Cooking
Beef Bourguignon
12 Mar 2021

Beef Bourguignon

by Todd Moniot | posted in: Food & Friends | 0

Elevated to the status as standard-bearer of all roasts, Beef Bourguignon hails from humble beginnings as mere peasant fare.

Indoor Cooking
Let’s Talk Turkey
7 Mar 2021

Let’s Talk Turkey

by Todd Moniot | posted in: Food & Friends | 0

Martha Stewart is going to send me hate mail but, when it comes to the crown jewel of Thanksgiving, Italians cook turkey better than Americans.

Indoor Cooking
Asian Influenced Braised Pork
1 Mar 2021

Asian Influenced Braised Pork

by Todd Moniot | posted in: Food & Friends | 0

Hosting a dinner and want to impress guests with an Asian-influenced pork roast? This recipe will impress and still leave time to entertain!

Indoor Cooking
Maple Walnut Cheesecake
19 Feb 2021

Maple Walnut Cheesecake

by Todd Moniot | posted in: Food & Friends | 0

This recipe is my take on the Kraft Maple Walnut commercial that aired during the Dashing in December holiday movie on Paramount network.

Indoor Cooking, Party Food
Poultry Brine: Turkey and Chicken
9 Jan 2021

Poultry Brine: Turkey and Chicken

by Todd Moniot | posted in: Food & Friends | 0

Next time you make a turkey, brine it first. Brine packs powerful flavor into poultry and prevents white meat from drying out while cooking.

Indoor Cooking, Italian Favorites
Sweet Potato Souffle
26 Dec 2020

Sweet Potato Souffle

by Todd Moniot | posted in: Food & Friends | 0

Sweet potatoes are naturally, well, sweet so skip the sugar and marshmallows. Instead, enjoy the natural sweetness of this colorful dish.

Christmas Dinner, Indoor Cooking

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Todd lives in Washington D.C's Maryland suburbs with his husband Ramiro.  They both travel extensively for work and fun, compete in triathlons, enjoy the outdoors, and love cooking for family and friends.

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