Our guest for "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders" is Carole Nicksin. Carole is the Publisher and Editor in Chief at Milwaukee Magazine. 

While the term “rustic” often conjures up images of hearty, homemade dishes, these French pancakes are actually quite delicate and thin. These golden, fluffy pancakes are a classic breakfast. They’re nostalgic, comforting, and perfect for lazy Sunday mornings. 

Carole tells us how she makes her Grandmother's Rustic French Pancakes

You can watch the video here - https://youtu.be/hkpoKOmaQAI 

The recipe is available on our website at – https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2024/05/24/grandmas-french-pancakes-delicate-and-versatile-delight/ 

This Podcast is an Interview and cooking show with Milwaukee Community Leaders. We have a short interview about their work in the community, then we cook something and then we eat it. From our elected leaders to those working at the grassroots, we talk with people trying to make Milwaukee a better place.

Our guest for "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders" is Betty Hill. Betty is the Director of Youth Development for Mentor Greater Milwaukee, She is another one of our guests who is on the MKE Business Journal 40 under 40 list, for our emerging leaders.

Ground turkey spaghetti sauce is a delicious, healthier alternative to the classic beef-based version. We also make some homemade Garlic Bread, a delightful side dish that goes great with our Ground Turkey Spaghetti Sauce recipe.

Betty tells us how she makes spaghetti sauce with ground turkey and homemade garlic bread.

The YouTube video can be seen here - https://youtu.be/6x_hBCGYkN8

You can see the recipe here - https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2024/05/16/ground-turkey-spaghetti-sauce/ 

This Podcast is an Interview and cooking show with Milwaukee Community Leaders. We have a short interview about their work in the community, then we cook something and then we eat it. From our elected leaders to those working at the grassroots, we talk with people trying to make Milwaukee a better place

Our guest on "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders" is Chef Alex Pawlak.

Alex is a personal chef and runs the great pasta restaurant in Milwaukee called Egg & Flour Pasta Bar (https://www.greateffingpasta.com/ ). 

Risotto Primavera is a delightful Italian dish that celebrates the fresh flavors of spring. Risotto Primavera translates to “spring risotto.” It’s made by slowly cooking rice in broth, wine, and olive oil with springtime vegetables and herbs. Risotto Primavera can be a light main course or a substantial side dish. 

Alex tells us how he makes Risotto Primavera.

My Guest for Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Anthony McHenry, CEO of the Milwaukee Academy of Science. A leader educator in our city, he prepares his McHenry's Famous Chili and talks about the challenges of running a K-12 school in the inner city of Milwaukee.

McHenry's Famous Chili & Anthony McHenry Interview - Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders from Cooking Secrets for Men. We are having some fun with Anthony McHenry.

Anthony tells us how he makes McHenry's Famous Chili

You can watch the video here - https://youtu.be/a0j5t9sl0Kc 

The recipe is available on our website at – https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2023/03/15/mchenrys-famous-chili-and-anthony-mchenry-interview/ 

This Podcast is an Interview and cooking show with Milwaukee Community Leaders. We have a short interview about their work in the community, then we cook something and then we eat it. From our elected leaders to those working at the grassroots, we talk with people trying to make Milwaukee a better place.

Our guest for "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders" is Sharlen Moore.

Sharlen was recently elected to Milwaukee Common Council in the 10th District race on the west side to replace longtime Alderman Michael Murphy. Sharlen is also the executive director of the Urban Underground, a nonprofit youth organization in Milwaukee.

Sharlen tells us how she makes her Ravioli Primavera recipe. Ravioli Primavera is a delightful pasta dish that combines the freshness of springtime vegetables with the convenience of frozen ravioli. 

You can watch the video here - https://youtu.be/N16WDmQNv80 

My Guest for Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Joel Brennan, President of the Greater Milwaukee Committee (https://www.gmconline.org/ ). Joel has built a career in public service. He most recently served as Wisconsin’s secretary of the Department of Administration, where he helped the state navigate through the economic collapse caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Grilled Surf and Turf - We are having some fun with Joel and Surf and Turf on the Grill - We brave the cold winter weather in Milwaukee to produce a Grilled Surf and Turf. Joel shows us how he grills surf and turf.  It is a combo of beautiful Rib Eye steaks and a nice piece of salmon grilled perfectly.

The video for this episode can be seen on our YouTube Channel - https://youtu.be/Y5Ji1Loh4dk 

The recipe can be found at https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2023/03/06/grilled-surf-and-turf-joel-brennan-interview/ 

This Podcast is an Interview and cooking show with Milwaukee Community Leaders. We have a short interview about their work in the community, then we cook something and then we eat it. From our elected leaders to those working at the grassroots, we talk with people trying to make Milwaukee a better place.

Our guest on “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders” is Barry Mandel. Barry is the Chairman, Founder, and CEO of the Mandel Group, one of Wisconsin’s largest multi-family residential real estate development firms.

Barry tells how he makes his grandmother's Fried Matzo recipe.

You can watch the video here - https://youtu.be/wYmiGNnmV1U 

You can see the recipe here on our website - https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2024/04/07/fried-matzo-or-matzo-brei-barry-mandel-interview/ 

This Podcast is an Interview and cooking show with Milwaukee Community Leaders. We have a short interview about their work in the community, then we cook something and then we eat it. From our elected leaders to those working at the grassroots, we talk with people trying to make Milwaukee a better place.

Our guest on “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders” is Gaulien “Gee” Smith. Gee is the founder and owner of Gee’s Clippers, a Milwaukee barbershop, and Gee’s MKE Wellness Clinic, both making huge strides in the community. 

Turkey burgers are a healthier alternative to traditional beef burgers. They’re made with ground turkey, which is leaner and lower in fat than beef.

Gee tells us how he makes Turkey Burgers.

You can watch the video here - https://youtu.be/hj923oEaV2E 

The recipe is available on our website at - https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2024/03/28/turkey-burgers-recipe/ 

This Podcast is an Interview and cooking show with Milwaukee Community Leaders. We have a short interview about their work in the community, then we cook something and then we eat it. From our elected leaders to those working at the grassroots, we talk with people trying to make Milwaukee a better place

Nelson Soler is my guest for "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders". Nelson Soler is the Founder, Chief Solutions Officer, and Chief Strategy officer at Multicultural Entrepreneurial Institute.

Nelson tells us how he makes Puerto Rican Rice - (Arroz con Gandules)

Today's guest for Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Derek Taylor - COO of Three Leaf Partners. Three Leaf Partners exists to make a lasting impact on the communities and people that are served through real estate. The outcomes created far exceed the physical structures that are built. Their goal is to be thoughtful & driven, working to bring the mission and vision to life in a way that creates a generational impact on all involved.

We are smoking some ribs for competition. St. Louis spare ribs are most common among competition BBQ cooks. They take a little longer to cook than baby back ribs and have small pieces of cartilage in addition to the larger bones. Most BBQ competitors prepare to cook with St. Louis ribs whenever possible.

Derek tells us how he makes BBQ Ribs for Competition

You can watch the video here - https://youtu.be/tjT97kICI3c  

This Podcast is an Interview and cooking show with Milwaukee Community Leaders. We have a short interview about their work in the community, then we cook something and then we eat it. From our elected leaders to those working at the grassroots, we talk with people trying to make Milwaukee a better place.