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    Frizzled Leek

    About

    Hi there! Welcome to The Frizzled Leek. I'm Mike, your chef, recipe architect, food artist, and photography enthusiast for this culinary blog.

    Here you’ll find healthy and delicious recipes for the home cook. I highlight recipes using the Air Fryer, Instant Pot, Sous Vide, and traditional cooking methods.

    Whether it's Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Pancakes for brunch or Air Fryer Filet Mignon for dinner, I aim to break down the recipes and make them approachable for the home cook to enjoy.

    A Little Background About Me

    Leaning on a counter with my hands folded wearing a chef jacket and apron.

    Let's start from the beginning...

    I grew up in a family that loves to cook. From an early age, I remember combing through cookbooks and testing those recipes out on my family and friends.

    My favorite television shows were on the Food Network watching chefs like Tyler Florence make delicious meals. I would take notes and recreate those recipes in the pursuit of becoming a future chef.

    During High School, I worked for a local personal chef helping him with high-end dinner parties and meal prepping for his clients.

    After high school, I went to Hocking College in Ohio for Culinary Arts. There I learned the fundamentals of cooking.

    Standing in the kitchen with arms crossed in front of stove.

    After Culinary Arts School I moved to sunny San Diego, California with my family. I worked in fine-dining restaurants, hotels, and resorts under some great chefs.

    In 2021 I decided to start this blog to share my recipes and knowledge. I hope you enjoy these easy and delicious meals as much as my family.

    What You'll Find On The Frizzled Leek

    • Reliable Recipes. All recipes are developed and tested in my home kitchen. I test the recipe multiple times to make sure you can master it too.
    • Approachable Recipes. Whether a straightforward recipe or one with multiple components, I guide you through the recipes with step-by-step photos and detailed instructions. Oh yeah, and I include lots of tips!
    • Recipes by Appliance. Learn how to make tried and true recipes in the Air Fryer, Instant Pot, and Sous Vide Machine.

    More About Mike & The Blog

    How did you come up with the name?

    I wanted to come up with a name that was catchy and fun. When I was brainstorming I heard the name frizzled shallots, and I thought how about frizzled leeks instead? Frizzled leeks are a perfect garnish for meals like short ribs and pan-seared salmon.

    What recipes do you recommend for someone new to sous-vide cooking?

    First of all, I am excited you are here and want to try sous-vide cooking! I suggest starting out with the Sous Vide Beets, and Sous Vide Corn on the Cob recipes.

    What recipe do you recommend for someone looking for a challenge?

    If you are looking for a challenge give our Sous Vide Corned Beef Recipe a try. You'll need to pre-brine the corned beef before cooking in sous vide.

    Do you have any healthy recipes?

    Yes, we do! Discover our Whole30 Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, Paleo Recipes, and Vegan Recipes.

    What camera gear do you use?

    I currently shoot with a Cannon 80D. The lens I use is a Cannon f/1.4 50mm.

    My Top Recipes

    These are my favorite recipes on the blog! Whether they are Gluten-Free, Whole30, Breakfast, Mains, or Desserts I love them all.

    • Beets on top of an arugula salad with butternut squash, and faro.
      Sous Vide Beets (The Ultimate Guide)
    • Teriyaki salmon, white rice, and broccoli in a round bowl.
      Easy Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon
    • Overhead photo of a deconstructed burger in a bowl.
      Deconstructed Burger Bowls
    • Image of a large plate with eggs benedict topped with hollandaise sauce.
      Sous Vide Eggs Benedict

    I believe that the joy of cooking lies in its ability to connect people and cultures through the universal language of food. So, let's embark on this delicious journey together, where we'll explore new recipes, techniques, and fun sharing memorable meals with loved ones. I can't wait to have you as part of our culinary community, where every dish we create is a story waiting to be told.

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    I'm a chef, husband, and father of two beautiful girls. The Frizzled Leek is a blog about getting families back in the kitchen. Here you won't just follow recipes, you will be developing your cooking skills too!

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    Fall Recipes 🍂

    • Green Beans with toasted almonds in a pan.
      Green Beans Almondine (Whole30)
    • Pumpkin pancakes featured image.
      Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
    • healthy pumpkin muffins
      Healthy Pumpkin Muffins | Gluten-Free
    • homemade creamy pumpkin ice cream featured image
      Homemade Creamy Pumpkin Ice Cream
    • apple cranberry walnut salad featured image
      Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad
    • Mashed potatoes with chives on top.
      Boursin Mashed Potatoes (Instant Pot)

    Most Popular Recipes

    • bowl of crispy sweet potatoes
      Air Fryer Crispy Sweet Potato Cubes
    • kumquats in a jar
      Insanely Delicious Candied Kumquats
    • oats with berries
      How to make oatmeal with eggs
    • Overhead photo of hollandaise sauce in a small bowl.
      Gluten Free Hollandaise Sauce (Eggs Benedict)
    • Eggs Benedict with hollandaise sauce.
      Perfect air fryer poached eggs (quick and easy)
    • Overhead shot of toasted English muffins.
      Air Fryer English Muffins

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