The Professors Plate

08/15/2026

Craving a nostalgic twist on comfort food? Try this Big Mac Meatloaf — it tastes just like the real thing, but in meatloaf form. Perfect for weeknights or feeding a crowd. Read the recipe and get cooking: https://wix.to/MyBL8xG

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This recipe initially seemed unlikely to work, but I was pleasantly surprised—it tastes exactly like a Big Mac! Drew from on Instagram really knocked it out of the park with this one. I think it's a fun way to elevate the flavor of your next meatloaf. **Annotated Cooking Notes...

08/09/2026

Quick, bright, and blender-ready — meet Red Pepper Pasta, perfect for a lazy summer afternoon. Ready in minutes with roasted red peppers, parsley, almonds, garlic and extra-virgin olive oil. Simple pantry pasta that surprises guests (no heavy simmering required). Read the full recipe and tips: https://wix.to/jfLOhcY

This quick, easy pasta is perfect for a summer afternoon. It's very little cooking and utilizes a blender instead of a burner. The red peppers really bring a surprise to the people who expect this to be a traditional red sauce pasta. Annotated Cooking Notes: No need to clean the blender between step...

07/27/2026

6 pounds of ground turkey
7.5 ounces of pumpkin puree
1/4 Cup sunflower oil
3 sweet potatoes, chopped
1 1/2 cups Quinoa or Oats or white rice; I used quinoa.
12oz of frozen spinach
4 carrots chopped
12oz green beans
12oz peas
1 pint of fresh blueberries
2C water
optional: 1/3C of beef liver chopped
optional: 2 tsp of turmeric powder & Black Pepper
1 can of cooked chopped clams.
5 tsp of eggshell powder

07/27/2026

Thinking about switching your pup to fresh, natural meals? 🐶✨ Our latest blog — Homemade Healthy Dog Food — walks you through a realistic, budget-friendly approach for large breeds (like Cane Corso × German Shepherd). Easy tips, research-backed guidance, and a 3-minute read to get you started. Read now: https://wix.to/jvaeInw

For a long time, I've felt bad about giving my dog Alaska kibble. The problem is Alaska is a large-breed dog, a Cane Corso, German Shepherd mix who weighs in at 110 lbs. So feeding her commercial fresh food wasn't an option; I'd go broke.Unlike all the other recipes I've posted, I couldn't just find...

07/25/2026

Creamy, spicy, and perfect for your next cookout — Goldee's BBQ Creamy Potato Salad is here to steal the side-dish spotlight. Keep the skins on the potatoes for texture and try pairing it with banana pudding for an unforgettable meal. Read the full recipe and notes: https://wix.to/YIIZLp9

Goldee's regularly appears in Texas Monthly's list of the best Texas BBQ, and to achieve such recognition, it's not enough to have excellent meat; you also need great sides. This potato salad is both creamy and spicy. I believe it would pair wonderfully with the Banana pudding recipe I shared, and t...

07/16/2026

Beat the heat with a silky Seville-style gazpacho — smooth, chilled, and perfect for summer sips or a refreshing starter. Try this creamy take on the classic from The Professor’s Plate and chill your bowls for best results. Read the full recipe: https://wix.to/suP2QSw

I loved cold soups in the Summer time and I love Gazpacho. This recipe was posted on the NY Times Cooking page and hails from Seville, Spain. Unlike American gazpachos, this is smooth and creamy, not chunky like most gazpachos here in the U.S. It's more a drink than a soup; in fact, I can't help but...

07/10/2026

Craving lasagna but want something lighter? Try this Lasagna Soup — all the cozy flavors of lasagna in a bright, slurpable bowl. Ready in minutes and perfect for weeknights. Read the full recipe: https://wix.to/E2gNX5A

This recipe comes from the content creator Old School Kevin. I love his recipes; they are easy and accessible for home cooks. I love lasagna, but it's a heavy dish best suited for winter. This soup is bright and light and still delivers all the lasagna flavors without the heft. 1 Tbsp Olive Oil1 Yel...

07/02/2026

Tried Matthew McConaughey’s take on tuna salad and it’s a home run. Fresh jalapeño, creamy mayo, and flaky tuna — perfect for a sandwich or, even better, a tuna melt. Quick read, big flavor. Read the full recipe and notes: https://wix.to/VTxGNkH

I saw this Matthew McConaughey interview where he was explaining this tuna salad, and then low and behold a few weeks later the videos start showing up on the socials. So, for you, my friends, I had to give it a try, and damn if Mr. McConaughey don't know Tuna; this recipe is delicious. My wife love...

06/06/2026

Tried paella after scoring a paella pan at Costco — and it was worth every minute. 🥘 Short read, big flavor: why rice choice matters (Bomba or Calasparra only), tips I picked up from Spain on a Fork, and a no-fuss approach to a restaurant-worthy paella at home. Read the full recipe and notes: https://wix.to/LgL00Ho

Paella, this dish came about because Costco had a paella pan for under $30. Well, challenge accepted! However, the idea of cooking paella was daunting. Although this recipe isn't directly from a chef or content creator, I learned the basics of making paella from the YouTube channel Spain on a Fork.A...

05/24/2026