I’ve been on a bit of a health kick as of late. Counting my calories. Running. Doing the things I have always known I should be doing but didn’t. I liked beer too much. And running is so dang hard. But I have been trying to lead a healthier life. Mostly so that I feel like my impending end is not so near. But also, because I want to stay up with my kiddos. They are full of life and energy, and...
Connor Forbes · Oct 30, 2026
I’m going to be forward with you. You don’t have to boil water before you cook pasta. It’s true. You can put the pasta in cold water and then bring it to a boil. It sounds like madness, but I assure you it is possible. I have been cooking my pasta like this for the last couple of months and it has turned out great every time. So, this isn’t so much a recipe as it is a cooking technique. So...
Connor Forbes · Oct 23, 2026
The kids are back in school. I find myself short on time and motivation when it comes to mixing it up in the kitchen. Sometimes, doing less is all I can muster. I still want an interesting meal. But I don’t want to put a lot of thought into it. That is how Bachan’s Cream Sauce was born. Heavy cream is a secret weapon when it comes to brining chicken. Marinate in cream and you have to try rea...
Connor Cooks · Oct 14, 2026
I don’t eat a ton of red meat, but I do love a good tri tip. Lean, meaty, and great sliced, tri tip is a versatile cut that is sure to please any red meat eater in your orbit. It’s also a quick meat to smoke, which adds a ton of flavor you don’t get from a gas grill. For my kids I just sliced up some tri tip, added some rice and sliced cucumbers + bell peppers and they scarfed it down. For my...
Connor Forbes · Oct 9, 2026
My wife has all the best ideas. And this meal was no exception. She had a meal in her mind, and she brought home the groceries to make it happen. So, all I had to do was whip it together and make her happy. And boy did it. And my kids too. I didn’t hear a single word out of their mouths the entire time they were eating this pasta! Without further ado, here is the ultimate family pleasing meal...
Connor Cooks · Oct 2, 2026
I had never eaten ratatouille before, let alone cooked it. But it has always captured my imagination. I have seen bits and pieces of the Pixar movie of the same name and have also seen this dish in other media as well. Why does a dish made up of seemingly normal vegetables have so much hype around it? I have zucchini, onions, and tomatoes growing in my garden. And that got me to thinking about...
Connor Cooks · Sep 25, 2026
