Recipes Of Culture With Coco

03/04/2026

Mexican Food lovers! ❤️ 🇲🇽🌯🫔🌮 Trying a local spot in Salisbury.

Loteria
📍 113 W Innes St, Salisbury, NC 28144

Family restaurant from Guanajuato, Mexico 🇲🇽

The name “Lotería” comes from a traditional Mexican card game that dates back to the 1700s. It’s similar to bingo, but instead of numbers, it uses illustrated cards like El Gallo (the rooster), La Sirena (the mermaid), and El Corazón (the heart). The game became a cultural staple in Mexican households and celebrations.

So the name isn’t random it’s rooted in tradition.

Food was fresh.
Seasoning was balanced.
Portions were solid.
Atmosphere was welcoming.

If you’re in Salisbury and looking for Mexican food, this could be a spot to try.

Overall rating: _9_/10.

Support local.

02/22/2026

02/17/2026

https://recipesofculture.com/recipe-blog/f/smoky-sweet-heat-wings-oven-baked

The Perfect Balance of Honey, Chipotle & Sriracha

02/16/2026

02/15/2026

My Valentine showed up on time, paid for dinner, and didn’t stress me out.

It was me.

Salisbury steak with homemade brown gravy, buttery broccoli, and mashed potatoes so creamy they deserve a ring. 💍

It’s okay to romancing our own lives. 💋✨

💘 Salisbury Steak
• 1 lb ground beef
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Creole seasoning
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Mix. Form patties. Sear in a skillet until browned on both sides.

✨ Homemade Gravy
• Use the pan drippings
• 1 packet brown gravy (or 2 tbsp flour if from scratch)
• 1–1½ cups beef broth

Whisk until smooth. Let it simmer. Put the patties back in and let them soak in that flavor.

🥦 Oven Broccoli
• Broccoli florets
• Butter
• Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika

Bake at 400° for 15–20 minutes.

🥔 Mashed Potatoes
• Boiled potatoes
• Butter
• Garlic powder
• Sour cream
Heavy whipping cream

Mash until creamy. Season to taste.

02/13/2026

💕 Mini Heart Sugar Cookies

🛒 Ingredients

For the cookies:
• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp almond extract (optional but sooo good)

For the icing (simple glaze option):
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp vanilla
• Pink or red food coloring

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🥣 Instructions

1. Mix Dry Ingredients

Whisk together:
• Flour
• Baking powder
• Salt

Set aside.

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2. Cream Butter + Sugar

In a separate bowl:
• Beat softened butter until smooth (about 1 minute)
• Add sugar and beat until light & fluffy (2–3 minutes)

This step gives that soft but structured texture.

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3. Add Egg + Flavor

Mix in:
• Egg
• Vanilla extract
• Almond extract (if using)

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4. Combine

Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
Mix until just combined. Don’t overmix.

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5. Chill the Dough

Divide dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic.

Chill for at least 1 hour (this is key for clean heart shapes).

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6. Roll + Cut
• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Roll dough on lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thick
• Use mini heart cookie cutters

Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.

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7. Bake

Bake for 8–10 minutes
Edges should be just lightly golden.

Let cool completely before icing.

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💗 Simple Valentine Icing

Mix:
• Powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• Vanilla

Add more milk if needed for smooth drizzle consistency.
Divide into bowls and tint pink/red.

Dip tops or drizzle for that cute aesthetic.

02/10/2026

Did you know your favorite snack has roots in Black history?

In 1853, chef George Crum created what we now know as the potato chip in Saratoga Springs, New York.

What started as a response to a customer complaint became a global, billion-dollar industry.

But here’s the part we don’t talk about enough:

He never patented it.
He never received long-term financial recognition.
And his story is often reduced to a “happy accident.”

It wasn’t an accident.
It was skill. Technique. Precision.

Black culinary innovation has shaped what the world consumes — often without credit.

This Black History Month, remember his name.

George Crum.



Ingredients:

• 3 russet potatoes
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
• Salt
• Optional: smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper

Instructions:
1. Wash and thinly slice the potatoes (use a mandoline if you have one — paper thin is key).
2. Soak slices in cold water for 30 minutes (removes excess starch).
3. Drain and pat completely dry.
4. Heat oil to 350°F.
5. Fry in small batches for 2–3 minutes until golden and crisp.
6. Remove and salt immediately while hot.
7. Let cool and crisp fully on paper towels.

Pro Tip:
Don’t overcrowd the oil. That’s how you get soggy chips.

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If you want to elevate it for Recipes of Culture, you could add:

• Brown sugar + cayenne for a sweet heat version
• Creole seasoning for Southern flair
• Sea salt + cracked pepper for upscale vibe

02/10/2026

MONDAY IN MY KITCHEN
Bourbon Steak • Garlic Broccoli • Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Slow seared. Glazed. Intentional.

Monday doesn’t have to feel rushed.
Sometimes it looks like bourbon sauce simmering low
and sweet potatoes caramelizing in the oven 🤎

Soft life starts in the kitchen.

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🥩 Bourbon Steak (Skillet Style)

Ingredients:
• 2 ribeye or NY strip steaks
• Salt & black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic (smashed)

Bourbon Glaze:
• ¼ cup bourbon
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp minced garlic

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Instructions:
1. Pat steaks dry and season generously with salt + pepper.
2. Heat skillet on medium-high until HOT. Add olive oil.
3. Sear steaks 3–4 minutes per side.
4. Add butter + smashed garlic. Spoon butter over steak (this is the magic part).
5. Remove steaks and let rest.

For the glaze:
In the same pan, lower heat.
Add bourbon (careful — it may flame slightly).
Let it cook down 1–2 minutes.
Whisk in brown sugar, soy sauce, mustard, paprika, garlic.
Simmer until thick and glossy.

Pour over steak. Let it drip down the sides like luxury.

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🥦 Garlic Broccoli: roast at 400° for 15 minutes
🍠 Sweet Potatoes: cube + roast with olive oil + cinnamon + paprika 25–30 minutes