Before you run at the mention of sauerkraut, please think for a moment… Do you think millions of Eastern Europeans would still be eating sauerkraut if it tasted so bad when prepared? Think about it. There are now better food options but to the crazy Slovaks, Polish, Slovenians, Russians, Romanians, [more]

We here at ONK love love love our pasta, but we do not love the red substance that large factories put into jars and call pasta sauce. I’m not saying I never use it. I admit I do in a pinch, but most of the time when we want pasta I will put in the leg work for some homemade marinara, free of many of [more]

There are few things better in this world than a perfect pie crust. Flaky and soft, a contradiction in terms, but for pie crust it’s perfect. I love the crunch of a great pie crust it gives so much depth to the soft filling on the inside. The debate over what makes the perfect pie crust has been a long and [more]

For ComputerNerd, Thanksgiving would not be complete without mashed potatoes. Long ago, one of his uncles codified a rule with respect to mashed potatoes, and it goes as follows: if you think you have enough potatoes for mash… add five more and reevaluate. I’ve seen it in action. The rule works. Let’s face [more]

Rice and beans is just one of those dishes. It’s easy, inexpensive, healthy, and tasty. All the ingredients are always in my pantry. Rice and beans is so versatile. It goes with chicken, pork, fish, beef, or seafood. It will also make a meal on it’s own. Rice and beans is the epitome of budget friendly, [more]