Quay and David's Kitchen
It's a place we love... And hate. It's a place of bonding and of frustration. But we try to do great, monumental things here while attempting to keep Leela out of the kitchen. Quay and I have very different approaches to cooking, but we both end up with great results! And at the end of each day, Leela roars her approval ratings at us.
Find all of the recipes we make in Quavid's Kitchen.
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Halibut with Israeli Couscous and Cucumber
This is a light and filling Summertime fish dish. Perfect for the nasty 100+ degree days in your area. Mint, basil, and vinegar keep it fresh... just like your last drop-top fade…
Rustic Peppery Potato Soup with Roasted Broccoli
It's that time of year when soups become a part of my top-of-mind awareness. And since I've been a potato addict from the time I was born, potato soup plays right into…
Thai Curry Shrimp with Lime Leaf Rice
I love Asian cuisine - especially Japanese and Thai. I can't remember what got me into curries, but they've been a consistent part of my monthly dishes for years. I love the…
Panko Chicken with Vinegar Tomatoes and Pasta
Chicken parm has been a favorite I-can't-wait-to-have-it dinner since I was a kid. There's always ways to change it up a bit, and that's what we have here. Panko-breaded chicken breast, fried…
Braised Quail, Garlic Mashed Potato, Mushroom
This dish feels and tastes like turkey day without all the fuss and time required for a full-blown spread. Tarragon and dried cranberries bring brightness that cuts through the delicious savoriness of…
Butternut Squash Ricotta Ravioli
Welcome to the visual recipe, where I don't have a set ingredient or amount list, but I walk through everything alongside my photos to give some direction and an indication of what…
Eggplant Parmesan Stack with Spaghetti
With a meaty body and all the flavor you'd expect from red sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, and basil, you won't even miss having chicken in this dish. Don't be an eggplant hater... Be…
Homemade Pappardelle Pasta Noodles
Homemade pasta is a special thing. Not more special than Leela Storm, but making it is a feel-good, therapeutic process. Or maybe it just requires my complete attention so I can't do…
Glamping With Great Food at a Wimberley, TX Getaway Cabin
Limitations, in my opinion, always lead to great outcomes - no matter how much frustration might be caused in the interim. In these cases, cooking is no different from coding. This was…
Dutch Oven Quick Bread
This bread was so fast, I didn't even see it. I'm a big fan of same-day off-the-cuff bread bakes. Still takes a few hours, but it's easy and the bread is delicious.…
Torched Bananas with Vanilla Bean Custard
The best part of this dessert is that it's not overly sweet. Well-ripened bananas, creamy egg-yolky custard, and hand-whisked whipped cream all come through with a great balance of flavor. That's not…
Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Pear Ginger Sauce
Well, it's that time of year again where fall and winter flavors become an automatic craving - without even thinking about it. Normally, I'd be back home pheasant and wookcock hunting with…
Seasoning Cast Iron and Carbon Steel Pans
For a lot of years, a long time ago, I'd hear family members talking about "seasoning" cast iron skillets. I never really knew at that time what it meant. I don't think…
Seared Chicken Thigh with Soba Noodles
If you need a break from pasta, soba noodles might be a solid bet. They're great warm or chilled and very at-home with the sautéed vegetables and chicken that go along with…
Halibut with Bok Choy, Makrut Lime Coconut Milk & Rice
Fishies of the sea, can you see me? If so, I'd give you a high-five. Quay spotted a beautiful, thick halibut filet during a recent shopping trip, and it was on sale.…
Italian Sandwich with Homemade Tapenade
Sometimes there's nothing better than a deli sandwich to break the monotony and time restrictions of standard dinners. Austin doesn't really have delis - at least not like Pittsburgh, or the general…
Quick and Easy Flour Tortillas
Growing up in the Pittsburgh area, tortillas weren't really a thing. Our "tacos" consisted of a box of Ortega hard tacos and a packet of seasoning for ground meat. Oy vey. I…
Sunday Sirloin Tip Roast
When it comes to comfort food, Quay and I align a lot. We share a desire for things that both of our families cooked while growing up, even though Pennsylvania and Florida…
Tilapia with Carrot-Top Pesto and Israeli Couscous
Tilapia... Some love it. Some hate it. Some are afraid of it. We fall into the former, but we're also picky about where we buy it. In Austin, it comes down to…
Tasty and Quick Charcuterie Board
When I feel cheesy, meaty, and a little needy, I crave a tasty charcuterie board with flavors that go from salty to sweet, creamy to dreamy, with bunches of crunches along the…
Tomato-Poached Shrimp with Orzo
I absolutely love doing a "Chopped"-style dinner. This is when we don't want to shop and instead work only with what we have in the pantry and fridge - especially when we…
Spaghetti with Vine Tomato Sauce, Basil, Thyme
We love pasta of all types and sauces of all flavors. In the Summer when fresh tomatoes are readily available, I make homemade red sauces on a regular rotation. You just can't…
Rosemary Parmesan Sea Salt Crackers
If you're a snacker, you'll love these crackers. They're great alone, with cheese and fig sauce, or whip up some hummus to dip them into. Any way you shake it, you know…
Roasted Whole Vermilion Snapper
We love one-plate dishes and often cook with the intent to share instead of plating separately. This weekend, we knew we wanted to cook a whole fish, but didn't know what the…
Scallop in Tomato, White Wine, Butter Sauce
Looking to impress your partner? This dish is guaranteed to impress, destress, and lead to your success. Plus, it's quick enough that you'll still have time to get funky. This is the…
Herbed Pork Tenderloin with Polenta and Pan Sauce
Are you tired of working from home and eating boring lunches? Here's a tasty dish that will spice up your day and leave you feeling like you just left a restaurant, even…
Hummus & Veg Plate
I told you we'd be back... Had to shower Leela because she keeps turfing up the yard and rolling around in the grass. Now we have a quick minute to make an…
Rosemary Thyme Focaccia Bread
I never used to make bread. I just waited until I visited me mum & dad, yeah, and hoped my mom would bake her amazing bread. So when I moved to Austin,…
Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Doggy Treats
Leela's still pissed that we launched the site without any regard for her need to treat. So she put me to work this weekend and I came up with a damn fabulous…
Easy Tahini
Tahini is something I make often and use for dressings and hummus. It's very quick to make, costs way less than the jarred stuff in your supermarket, and the flavor is great.…
Quick One Can Hummus
If you're spending lots of cash on store-bought hummus, Leela won't invite you back since you don't know what's up. In fact, just burn your money - or better yet - go…
Homemade Waffle, Egg, and Bacon Breakfast
I've always loved breakfast, but don't have it very often. These days, the traditional egg-based plate is reserved for Sundays - and actually is more "brunch" than "breakfast." Before COVID19, one of…