Buffalo Testicles Stew

Though you might not realize it, testosterone plays an important role in your overall health. This hormone helps to regulate energy levels, bone density, and sex drive. Low testosterone levels can lead to fatigue, osteoporosis, and erectile dysfunction.

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Beef Tongue Stew

Beef tongue is a delicacy that is enjoyed by many cultures around the world. Although it may seem intimidating to cook, beef tongue is a versatile and flavorful cut of meat that can be used in various dishes. In this recipe, we'll show you how to slow-cook beef tongue in a homemade broth made from oxtails, resulting in a rich and satisfying stew that's perfect for a cold winter's day.

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Kitchari Cleanse

Fasting and lower calorie detoxification are two approaches to supporting the body's natural detoxification process.

Fasting involves abstaining from all food and sometimes even water, ranging from a few hours to several days or more. The idea behind fasting for detoxification is that it gives the digestive system a break, allowing the body to focus on eliminating toxins and repairing damaged cells. Fasting can be beneficial for some people, but it can also be risky and should be done under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

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Tagliatelle con Gamberi e Melanzane

Official cheat meal… I am telling you that I am a 90% gluten-free guy, but when I cheat, I always go for the highest quality with full respect for history and tradition. Guess what? I made homemade Tagliatelle with ancient organic flour from locals in Massachusetts.

Tagliatelle con Gamberi e Melanzane is a classic Italian pasta dish that combines the savory flavors of shrimp and eggplant with the delicious texture of fresh tagliatelle pasta. It's perfect for a quick, easy, filling, and flavorful dinner.

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New England Favorite

So what did we have? Well, I thought he must miss some hometown taste! Lobster is Bostonian’s favorite as you know, and I remember he likes lamb because of his family background. For dessert, the best New England famous fruit is apples, so I baked them with my “go-to“ homemade ice cream.

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Uni carbonara

Make it at home! Tatekitchen has been busy around this time because my wife’s birthday is Jan 31st, and Valentine’s day is 2 weeks after, so I have been spoiling my wife with full course dinner to make her happy at the most wonderful time of the year. Cooking makes us warm, at least during the coldest season in Boston. How was your valentine’s day?

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Faisan rôti

If you have been following Tatekitchen, you know that I cook pescatore once a year for my wife’s birthday. This year was a little bit different because I didn’t use tomato sauce at all. I tried to make her birthday dinner very romantic as much as I could. Should I take her to high end/fancy restaurant in Boston?

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Venison Medley

I still had frozen venison hunted by my student from western Mass in the freezer. I cooked different parts of venison meat; loin and burger. My friends came over to my place and cooked a full course meal! Here is Tatekitchen spring version.

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Beef tongue

Like many things in life, cooking a romantic dinner for two sounds better than it generally ends up being. What you're thinking is a bottle of wine, soulful looks into one another's eyes, and maybe a little joke that you two will remember and laugh about for years and years. I cook Pescatore once a year for her birthday.

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New year 2018

Osechi ryori are traditional Japanese New Year foods. The tradition started in the Heian Period (794-1185). Osechi are easily recognizable by their special boxes called Jubako , which resemble bento boxes. Like bentō boxes, Jubako are often kept stacked before and after use. "Osechi is what most people in Japan eat at the beginning of the new year. Regardless of how many times you go to Japanese restaurants, osechi isn't something you'll ever find on a Japanese menu. Its time and place are the first few days in January, in the Japanese home.

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