When we visited Morocco we took a cooking class at a little spot in the Atlas Mountains. The thing that struck me the most about Moroccan cooking was just how fresh everything tasted. We learned to make a chicken tagine, a health salad, and then later ate
Hot Dish vs Casserole Debate
Now, before you change your mind about us, both Morgan and I are not originally from Minnesota, so it’s not our fault we don’t call it hot dish. Because we don’t call it that, it got me wondering what the origin of hot dish is, considering Minnesota is
Bakers Square Stir Fry Pita
One of the questions we get a lot is about lids for our Flameware pots. We normally recommend a multi-purpose lid that you can get for around $8 at Target. But it just so happens that my stockpot lid fits perfectly on my cazuela (aka my go-to, everyday,
Monday Night Dinner & Leftovers For Days!
Beer Can Oven Chicken in a handmade clay baker and Bang Bang Brussel Sprouts and Carrots in a handmade Flameware Large Skillet. Chicken: Add liquid of choice to your Clay Coyote Chicken Baker, set oven temp for 350F, drizzle with a little EVOO and
Cooking is an art, recipes are “suggestions”
I'm not a by-the-book cook. I'm a wing it, taste it, and cross your fingers kinda cook. Tonight was no different. I had pork chops, I'd normally grill them, but it's a grand total of 7F outside and windy. So I figured, oven was more weather friendly
Thanksgiving Sides: Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes
Looking for ways to put your Clay Coyote Flameware Skillet in to action this Thanksgiving? Try these Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes ... mmmm they'll go well with turkey. Recipe from I am Baker. Prep time 20 minutes. Cook time 65 minutes. Easy to fit on a
Friday Night Take-In
It's Friday night. The fireplace is roaring. The red wine is breathing. The closest Indian food restaurants are about an hour away. The only answer is to whip up "take-in." Butter Chicken (aka Chicken Makhani) in a Clay Coyote Flameware Cazuela. I
Let’s talk about Guacamole
Let's talk guac. It's a super food. It's a favorite around here. And we think it's great year-round. Here's how I make a perfect batch. cut open the avocados, carefully remove pits cut up red onion, about 1 tablespoon per avocado chop
Ruth’s Wild Rice Soup
Family recipes hold a special place in our hearts, because the smells and tastes all bring back memories of meals shared. This one is a favorite around here. Ruth was a spitfire in life and in the kitchen. She loved making people gifts. I remember one
