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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.

    • A filet of blackened salmon on top of a salad of leaf lettuce, mango salsa, and sliced avocados.
      Healthy Mango Salmon Salad (Rubio's Copycat)
    • Hot cross buns inside of a bread basket for Easter Brunch.
      Hot Cross Buns with Candied Citrus and Lemon Glaze
    • Air fryer scones stacked on top of each other on a wooden cutting board, showing their golden brown tops.
      Easy Air Fryer Scones (No Oven Needed!)
    • A blackberry muffin resting on a paper muffin liner with a large bite taken out it.
      Banana Blackberry Oatmeal Muffins

    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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    Spring Recipes

    • Granola clusters piled high inside of a glass jar.
      15- Minute Air Fryer Granola

    • Air fryer scones stacked on top of each other on a wooden cutting board, showing their golden brown tops.
      Easy Air Fryer Scones (No Oven Needed!)

    • Overhead photo of hollandaise sauce in a small bowl.
      Gluten Free Hollandaise Sauce (Eggs Benedict)

    • Image of a large plate with eggs benedict topped with hollandaise sauce.
      Sous Vide Eggs Benedict

    • Four cookies stacked on top of each other with a bite bitten out of the top cookie.
      Lemon Blueberry Cookies (Made with Brown Butter)

    • Kumquat jam inside of a glass jar with a spoon.
      Kumquat Jam

    • Close up shot of toasted English muffins with butter and honey.
      Gluten Free English Muffins (Fluffy and Delicious)

    • A gold plated spoon inside of a jar of lemon curd.
      Sous Vide Lemon Curd

    Spring Muffin Recipes

    • Three blueberry and cottage cheese muffins stacked on top of each other.
      Blueberry and Cottage Cheese Muffins

    • Lemon curd muffins positioned in different angles inside of an old muffin tin.
      Lemon Curd Muffins

    • Strawberry muffins, whole strawberries, and white chocolate chips inside a muffin pan.
      Strawberry White Chocolate Muffins (Bakery-Style)

    • A blackberry muffin resting on a paper muffin liner with a large bite taken out it.
      Banana Blackberry Oatmeal Muffins

    🔥 Trending Recipes

    • Two swordfish steaks on a round plate garnished with parsley and lemon.
      Air Fryer Swordfish Steaks Recipe

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      What to Serve with Chicken Schnitzel (19 Best Side Dishes)

    • oats with berries
      How to make oatmeal with eggs

    • bowl of crispy sweet potatoes
      Air Fryer Crispy Sweet Potato Cubes

    • Three slices of toast with scrambled eggs and smoked salmon garnished with fresh dill.
      Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Eggs

    • Featured image of corned beef brining in a solutions.
      Corned Beef Brine Recipe (Everything you need to know)

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