This is Mama Miche and today in my magic kitchen: Viral Onion Boil with Twice Stolen Spice.

I love onions, which is funny because I did not like them as a child. But as they say, your taste buds change, and if I'm gonna have a steak, I want some caramelized onions, and on a cold rainy or snowy day, few soups hit harder than French onion. Yum yum. So, obviously, I'm gonna try this viral onion boil with my Twice Stolen Spice™ and damn if it ain't fire!

For Valentine's in my magic kitchen: Viral Chicken Caprese.

(OK, the recipe isn't viral yet; it's an original Mama Miche. If I say it’s viral, you'll make it so.) 

Valentine. Galentine. Self-love. Familial love. Love is love is love; if you hate love, I send you more of it! 'Cuz you haven't been truly loved, but you have been truly hurt to be a love hater. And y'all, this meal will heal, and it’s what you cook when you or your loved one's love language is delicious sustenance. Delicious food. Delicious love. That's what's cooking in Mama Miche's Magic kitchen.

Today, in my magic kitchen: Crispy Rice Salad.

I'm jumping on another culinary bandwagon. If you love food and trying new recipes, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook reels have to factor into your access and ability to see and try something new to you. Influencers have influenced me. This introduction to new foods and cultural blending is one of the more positive and inspiring parts of today's internet experience. You hear about these viral trends and recipes. If you know me, you've heard me say, "I'll try anything once, maybe twice."  I'm willing to jump on the bandwagon to try a tasty new food trend. But I got to do it in my way. So, welcome to my version of the viral crispy rice salad recipe made with love here in Mama Miche's Magic Kitchen! 

This is Mama Miche, and today in my magic kitchen: Cheese Blintz Casserole 

I was introduced to this masterpiece by my friend Wendy. We met in Memphis when our tiddlypeeps went to the same preschool. She's a doll, a living doll. And she doesn't gatekeep! Many years ago, when we both still lived in Memphis, she invited my family to her family's Yom Kippur Break Fast and served a lot of great food. This blintz casserole? I had never had it before! This dish is magnificent and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or brinner! It's one of those easy-to-make meals that will have everyone at the table asking you for the recipe. Tell them!

This is Mama Miche, and today, in my magic kitchen, Matthew McConaughey's Viral Tuna Salad.

Everyone is doing it! I've seen so many reels featuring folks making Matthew McConaughey's self-proclaimed "master of tuna salad" recipe. I'd been hankering for tuna salad, and his recipe sounded intriguing. Very different. It has both sweet ingredients and spicy, savory ingredients. I've always been basic in my tuna salad making

I don't know why Birria tacos have become so popular recently. I mean, what took so long? Authentic Mexican food is generally off the chain; it is so fragrantly delicious, and I cannot sing its praises enough. Birria is one of the most delicious ways to make a chuck roast. I love the instant pot and how it makes recipes like Birria take no time. It's not an all-day affair. As much as I enjoy cooking, I don't enjoy spending the whole day in the kitchen. Ain't nobody got time for that!

This is Mama Miche, and today in my Magic Kitchen: Saffron Crab Risotto.

In the pilot episode of the sitcom, "Mom," Christy insults Chef Rudy by calling the risotto "a big steaming pile of gooey rice." Well, technically, it is, but it's a delicious dish that is easy to make but involves constant attention, and you stir, stir, stir to achieve the right amount of gooeyness. When my MIL gifted me this automatic stir device many years ago, a New Year's Eve tradition was born of surf turf and risotto.

In the 90s, for a short spell, I lived in Nashville on White Ave., around the corner from The Sutler, where I worked. My roommate and still longtime friend, Max Hutchinson, and I were invited to our next-door neighbor's holiday potluck party. Our neighbor, Keith Urban, had a friend (whose name escapes me) who made this luscious fruit dip. I couldn't get enough of it, but I also had a hard time figuring out the ingredients. I kept asking him, and he said, "It was a family secret." I eventually got the recipe from him. It was too easy; I almost didn't believe him. I don't make it much. There's a lot of sugar, which I usually avoid, but y'all, it's worth every calorie. It should come with a warning label because it is addictive. Seriously, addictive. Make it for a party so you don't eat it all yourself!

This is Mama Miche, and today, in my magic kitchen: Applesauce

With Hanukkah starting in two nights, all Jewish households will smell like oil—deep-fried goodness. There will be a lot of food cooked in oil. One of the most popular Hanukkah offerings is the potato latke. The latke is traditionally served with sour cream and applesauce. Everyone has a preference except for those special people who love it with both toppings. I'm special! If you want to level up, combine them. Sour cream AND applesauce on your latke. Thank me later. Anyone who has made latkes knows it is a labor of love. It takes hours to make, but it's worth every minute. If you're putting in all that work to make a homemade latke, isn't it worth having delicious, homemade applesauce? It takes no time compared to the main attraction, but it will make it much better than any store-bought applesauce could. You can make it up to a couple of weeks before. I make homemade applesauce all year, but it's extra special at Hanukkah.

This is Mama Miche, and today in my Magic Kitchen: Seafood Fries 

Do you know how some people love French fries? Utterly obsessed with eating them all the time, might be the only vegetable-consumed kind of French fry love? When my teens were tiddlypeeps, they ate them just about every other day. They still love them, but if they're topped with another culinary fave like Pizza, chili, cheese, nacho or seafood, fuhgetaboutit! Next-level love. These are so easy, and you know this mama loves easy. “Work smarter, not harder” is my current motto and mantra. This is a great "snack" meal, which the kids love! It can also be a side or party platter. Versatility is desirable, doncha think? Have fun with the toppings.

This is Mama Miche, and today in my Magic Kitchen: Burnt Ham Ends

Oh, ya’ gotta’ love the internet and Facebook reels. I came across a Burnt Ham Ends reel and thought,” Hey Miche, if you use the fabu Memphis Mojo Rub™ and the hubster's special recipe BBQ sauce, you could make the best burnt ham ends ever to be eaten!” I was right. This is an excellent use of leftover ham, and with so few ingredients and just a little time, it is perfect for parties and, you guessed it, holiday gatherings. Our rub isn't available yet, but we hope to get it on the market ASAP. Place orders for the fabulosity we sell on our website and help us make more great products happen. 

Let Mama Miche make your kitchen magic. MMMK, let's eat!

This is Mama Miche, and today in my Magic Kitchen: Charcuterie 

Sharkcoochy? Qu'est-ce que c'est? What is it? How do you say it? What is this magical French thing? Technically, the word charcuterie refers just to the meat; in French, the word literally means "pork butcher's shop," from char cuite, "cooked flesh." Yum. 

A charcuterie board typically contains a beautifully arranged assortment of meats, cheeses, nuts, and fruits. You'll also often see bread or crackers, jams, kinds of butter, and other dips or spreads.