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Shrimp And Grits

Ingredients:
- Grits
- 6 TBSP butter
- 2 TBSP Chicken Bouillon Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 Yellow Onion (diced)
- 1 Orange Bell Pepper (diced)
- 2 lbs peeled/deveined Shrimp (0.5 lbs per person)
- 2 TBSP Olive Oil
- Blackening Seasoning
- Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- Parsley

Directions:
1. Bring 4.5 cups of water to a boil. Add grits, bouillon, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until desired consistency. Stir in 2 TBSP butter
2. Toss shrimp with 1 TBSP olive oil and blackening seasoning
3. Heat 1 TBSP oil and 4 TBSP butter in a stainless steel skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and sear for 1–2 minutes per side, until blackened and cooked through
4. Remove shrimp. Add remaining 2 TBSP butter and vegetables to the skillet. Sauté until softened
5. Spoon grits into bowls, top with vegetables and shrimp, and garnish with Parmesan and parsley

#chef #cooking #shrimpandgrits #cfb #recipe taken in Athens, Georgia by @mattman_cooking

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2 days ago

Carne Asada Steak Frites

Ingredients:
Steak and Marinade:
- 2 lbs Skirt Steak
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 3 TBSP Rice Wine Vinegar
- 1 TBSP Salt
- 1 TBSP Chili Powder
- 2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 2 Limes (squeezed)

Frites:
- Russet Potatoes
- Corn Starch
- Salt
- Cilantro

Directions:
1. Marinate steak and let sit for up to 24 hours
2. Peel and cut potatoes into desired fry shape
3. Rinse in cold water to remove starch then boil in salted water until soft
4. Dry potatoes then dust lightly with corn starch
5. Heat oil to 350 F and fry potatoes until slightly crispy then remove
6. Fry frites a second time until golden and crunchy
7. Toss with salt and cilantro
8. Sear steak hot and fast on both sides until a crust forms on the exterior
9. Serve steak over fries and garnishes of choice (guacamole)

#cooking #chef #recipe #steak #steakfrites taken in Athens, Georgia by @mattman_cooking

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a month ago

Orange Chicken

Ingredients:
- 3 lbs Chicken (cubed) (dark meat preferred)
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 Cup Corn Starch
- 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp White Pepper
- Green Onions (diced)
- 5 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 1 in Knob Ginger (grated)
- 3 Oranges (squeezed)
- Orange Zest
- 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
- 2 TBSP Rice Wine Vinegar
- Sesame Seeds

Directions:
1. Mix chicken with eggs, cornstarch, soy sauce, and white pepper until it forms a batter consistency
2. Heat oil to 350 F and fry until chicken is 150 internally and remove
3. Add chicken back to oil and fry for another 60 seconds (this double fry is not pictured in the video but was done)
4. In a pan, saute green onion whites, garlic, and ginger until fragrant
5. Whisk together orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, soy sauce, and rice wine vinegar and add to pan
6. Reduce sauce to desired consistency
7. Add chicken to sauce and toss until coated
8. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds
#chef #orangechicken #chinesefood #recipe #cooking taken in Athens, Georgia by @mattman_cooking

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a month ago

Poke Tuna Tacos

Ingredients:
- Raw Tuna Steak (Minced)
- Cucumber (julienned)
- Avocado (Sliced)
- Crispy Fried Onions
- Green Onions (diced)
- Mirin
- Rice Wine Vinegar
- Sesame Oil
- Kewpie Mayo
- Sriracha
- Soy Sauce
- Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
- Honey
- Sesame Seeds
- Dried Nori Seaweed

Directions
1. Mix minced tuna with mirin, rice wine vinegar, and sesame oil
2. Make a spicy mayo with kewpie, sriracha, and soy sauce
3. Marinate the cucumber in a mixture of rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, Thai sweet chili sauce, honey, sesame oil, and sesame seeds
4. Add mayo to a seaweed wrapper then layer on tuna, cucumber, avocado, crispy fried onions, green onions, and sesame seeds
5. Wrap like a taco/burrito and enjoy!

#cook #cooking #dollyparton #chef #recipe taken in Athens, Georgia by @mattman_cooking

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2 months ago

Chicago Dog

Ingredients:
- Poppyseed Hot Dog Buns
- All Beef Hot Dogs
- Yellow Mustard
- Neon Green Sweet Relish
- White Onions (diced)
- Roma Tomatoes (halved and sliced)
- Celery Salt
- Dill Pickle Spears
- Sport Peppers

Directions:
1. Cook hot dog and try to fit everything in the bun (Good luck it takes practice)

#chicago #food #cooking #recipe #hotdog taken in Athens, Georgia by @mattman_cooking

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4 months ago

My brother wanted to try making a video…

Protein Shake:

Ingredients:

1. 1 Scoop Whey Protein Powder
2. 1 Banana
3. 1 Package Chobani Greek Yogurt
4. 1.5 Cups Milk
5. 1 Cup Oats (Can be substituted with walnuts)
6. 2 Tbsp Honey
7. 1/4 Cup Peanut Butter

1830 calories w walnuts
1330 calories w oats

90g of protein with walnuts
80g of protein with oats

#cooking #recipe #summer #protein #gym by @mattman_cooking

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5 months ago

Chorizo Quesadillas

Ingredients:
- Jumbo Tortillas
- 2 lbs Chorizo
- Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend
- Refried Beans
- Guacamole
- Pico de Gallo
- Hot Sauce

Directions:
1. Fry chorizo in a skillet
2. In a separate pan, warm tortillas
3. Fill half the tortilla with cheese, chorizo, hot sauce, and more cheese then fold over top
4. Cook until crispy on the bottom then flip
5. Serve with beans, guacamole, and pico

#cincodemayo #recipe #comfortfood #cooking #food taken in Athens, Georgia by @mattman_cooking

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5 months ago

Southwest Jalapeño Poppers

Ingredients:
- 6 Large Jalapeños (halved)
- 1 Cup Cream Cheese
- 1/2 lb Chorizo
- 12 Strips Bacon
- BBQ Rub of Choice
- 2 TBSP Honey

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 F
2. Precook chorizo then mix with cream cheese
3. Gut jalapeños then spoon in filling
4. Season bacon strips with BBQ rub then wrap around peppers
5. Bake for 25 min then drizzle with honey

#cooking #cook #recipe #comfortfood #college taken in Athens, Georgia by @mattman_cooking

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6 months ago

Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients:
- 1 Rotisserie Chicken (Shredded)
- 2 Russet Potatoes (cubed)
- 2 Cans of Cream of Chicken
- 1 Cup of Milk
- 1 TBSP Lemon Pepper
- 1 TBSP Garlic Powder
- 1 TBSP Onion Powder
- 1 TBSP Cayenne Pepper
- 1 TBSP Salt
- 2 Bags of frozen vegetables
- 2 Pie Crusts

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees
2. In a pot, mix together the soup, milk, chicken, potatoes, spices, and cook until potatoes are tender
3. Add frozen vegetables and heat until soft
4. Line a greased baking dish with one pie crust
5. Fill the dish with chicken mixture and cover with second pie crust
6. Brush with egg wash and bake for 25 minutes or until crispy
7. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving

#cooking #college #recipe #comfortfood #cheflife taken in Athens, Georgia by @mattman_cooking

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6 months ago

Been super busy and haven’t posted in a while so I re-edited my second ever video (notice the lack of a headband and terrible knife skills)

Vodka Pasta

Ingredients:
1 lb Pasta
4 TBSP Butter
¼ lb Pancetta (cubed)
½ Yellow Onion (diced)
3 Garlic Cloves (minced)
Basil Leaves (chiffonade)
28 oz Can Tomato Sauce
1 TBSP Crushed Red Pepper
1 TBSP Oregano
½ Cup Vodka
1 Cup Heavy Cream
½ Cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
Parsley (chopped)

Directions:
1. In a pot, boil pasta until al dente then set aside
2. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat
3. Sauté pancetta, onion, garlic, and basil until fragrant
4. Add tomatoes, red pepper, oregano, vodka, and simmer to reduce
5. Stir in heavy cream, parmesan, and ¼ cup of pasta water
6. Toss pasta in sauce and garnish with parmesan and parsley

#chef #recipe #cooking #pasta #college taken in Athens, Georgia by @mattman_cooking

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6 months ago

Smash Burgers

Ingredients:
- 2 lbs 75/25 Ground Beef
- 4 Hamburger Buns
- 8 Slices American Cheese
- 1 Onion (thinly sliced)
- Iceberg Lettuce (shredded)
- Pickle Slices

Mattman’s Burger Sauce:
- 1 Cup Mayo
- 1/2 Cup Ketchup
- 1/4 Cup Pickle Juice
- 1 TBSP Tabasco
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Sugar

Directions:
1. In a bowl whisk, together the sauce components then save in the fridge
2. Form beef into 1/4 pound balls
3. Place balls on a heated skillet or flat top
4. Flip over and smash to desired thickness
5. Season with salt
6. Flip over when crispy then top with onions and cheese
7. Toast buns then assemble with sauce, pickles, lettuce, and patties

The Midwestern smash burger traces its roots back to the early 20th century, when roadside diners and lunch counters across states like Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri began perfecting a faster, more flavorful way to cook burgers. Instead of forming thick patties ahead of time, cooks would place a loosely packed ball of ground beef directly onto a hot griddle and smash it flat with a spatula. This technique maximized contact with the cooking surface, creating a deeply caramelized crust while keeping the inside juicy. It was efficient, affordable, and packed with flavor—ideal for feeding working-class customers quickly during the rise of American car culture.
One of the most iconic variations to emerge from the Midwest is the “onion burger,” particularly popular in Oklahoma during the Great Depression, when onions were added to stretch limited meat supplies. As the burger smashed into the griddle, thinly sliced onions would cook directly into the patty, infusing it with sweetness and richness. Over time, the smash burger became a regional staple and eventually a national obsession, celebrated for its crispy edges, simple ingredients, and no-frills cooking style. Today, it’s a nostalgic nod to classic Americana—proof that sometimes the simplest techniques create the most unforgettable flavors.

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*Recipe is 100% my own creation

#chef #cook #amateurchef #smashburgers #marchmadness by @mattman_cooking

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7 months ago

Hoisin Garlic Udon
(Serves 4)

Ingredients:
- 2 lbs Cooked Udon Noodles
- 8 Eggs
- 1 Shallot (diced)
- 1 Bunch Green Onions (diced and separated)
- 1 Bulb Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 Cup Hoisin Sauce
- 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
- 1/4 Cup Honey
- 2 TBSP Sesame Oil
- 2 TBSP Red Pepper Flakes
- Sesame Seeds
- Sriracha

Directions:
1. Sauté shallot and white scallions until fragrant then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds
2. Whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes then add to pan
3. Add cooked noodles and toss well
4. Top with fried eggs and garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and sriracha

This recipe, created by Hetty Lui McKinnon, ranked number 5 on the New York Times best recipes list of 2025. It is a very simple dish, packed with flavor, and easily customizable. I add a shallot and eggs to mine, but you can easily add other vegetables and proteins. I also chose to use precooked udon noodles, but any noodle can work. Just be sure to not overcook them because the slightly chewy texture is the best part. In just 25 minutes YOU too can make this delicious recipe!

#cooking #chef #recipe #food #udon taken in Athens, Georgia by @mattman_cooking

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8 months ago