One of my favorite things is pretending I’m fancier than I am. OK I guess that doesn’t take much… But, one way I’ve been fancifying recently has been by making aioli! FUN FACT: Aioli is the plural form for aioli. So this is about to get confusing af. Now technically, a true aioli is olive…
Category: The Tricks
Vic’s Tricks To…The Perfect Pan Seared Steak
Everything you need to know about making the perfect pan seared steak. I mean, who doesn’t? Well. I guess vegetarians….so, EARMUFFS! But, I realized not many know the proper way to cook a steak. There are a few different ways to cook a steak, like on the grill or sous vide, but for this article,…
There’s a New Vic Trick in Town
As I return to the blogosphere (what?), I reread some of my past posts. And discovered 2 things… I Am Actually Hilarious I Was Wrong About Something BIG #1 is something you’d think was obvious, but it’s been a while since I’ve read the written Word of Vic and woooeee, I really crack myself up….
Vic’s Tricks To…Quick & Easy Stir Fry
I freakin’ loveeeeeeee stir fry. I’m obsessed with Asian-inspired flavors to begin with, and not to mention, it’s one of the most easy, cheap, and delicious ways to consume a proper serving of protein and veggies. What’s not to love?! For this particular stir fry recipe, I used beef because, let’s be honest… Red Meat…
Vic’s Tricks To…Simplest Sheet Pan Chicken
For those of you who don’t know me or read my posts – I’m known to be a liiiiittle lazy. I, however, prefer to call it efficiency. And this recipe pays homage to exactly that…. I’m talkin’ 4 ingredients. One tray. No cleanup. I know what you’re thinking. “Vic – you’re pullin’ my leg again!”…
Vic’s Tricks To…Foil Packet Chicken
WINNER WINNER EASY CHICKEN DINNER! If you haven’t picked up on it yet, I’m a tad lazy. I like to see it as working smarter, not harder. Part of my mission in creating Vic’s Tricks To… was to make simple, easy meals that anyone can make after a long day of work (or play)….
Vic’s Tricks To…Getting the Biggest Bang for your Buck
I am the absolute worst… …when it comes to eating the food I buy in a timely manner. Well really, I guess you could say I get a liiiiittle, price-tag-gun-trigger-happy when I’m at the grocery store. It’s just…I have all these amazing ideas for healthy meals (to offset the booze, of course) and I buy…
Vic’s Tricks To…The Most Bombtastic Steak Marinade
MMMM Steak. I fucking love steak. But I’m no millionaire. I can’t be eating steak every night… OR CAN I? (Okay, no probably not. But, only because I’d probably die of some cholesterol associated issues.) There are some steaks out there, that may not be as flashy as your NY strips or ribeyes, but…
Vic’s Tricks To…The V-Day Snap Kisses
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, otherwise known as, “Vic Takes a Long Look At the Bottom of a Wine Bottle Day.” Due to the pretend-y nature of the holiday, I try not to waste too much time on treats. I mean so much V-Day stuff is already made i.e. chocolates, conversation hearts, vodka. So with that,…
Vic’s Tricks To…The Freezable Series: Pt 1. Caramelized Onions
Time: Can Never Save Enough In this series, I will be featuring different recipes that all have one thing in common: they taste just as good coming’ out of the freezer as they did goin’ in. Well, I mean, defrosted and reheated of course… There’s just not enough time in the day, amirite?! Sometimes I…