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Bogdan Sandu

Bogdan Sandu is the culinary enthusiast behind Burpy. Once a tech aficionado, now a culinary storyteller, he artfully blends flavors and memories in every dish.

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Sushi

What Is Omakase Sushi? Trust the Chef

With omakase sushi, the chef picks every course. You sit at the counter, the itamae makes each piece in front of you,…

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Side Dishes

What Side Dish Goes with Jambalaya?

Cornbread and a cold, crunchy coleslaw are the two sides I’d put next to jambalaya. The slaw takes the edge off the…

11 min read

For Foodies

Ranking the Top 5 Taquerías in Miami

Miami’s food culture is known for bold flavors, but few places capture the soul of Mexico quite like the city’s taquerías. From…

3 min read

Side Dishes

What Side Dish Goes with Ribs?

Ask 2,000 Americans what goes on the table at a cookout and the answer is mostly starch. In Talker Research’s 2025 survey,…

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Side Dishes

What Side Dish Goes with Noodles?

Most noodle bowls are missing something. Ramen has no crunch, and a lo mein with meat in it is short on greens.…

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Costco Meals

How to Cook Costco Breakfast Sausage

Costco sells several brands of frozen breakfast sausage, with Jones Dairy Farm being one of the most popular options. These pork sausage…

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Costco Meals

How to Cook Costco Tamales Perfectly

Costco sells pre-cooked tamales from brands like Del Real Foods and Texas Tamale Company. These come ready to heat in minutes. The…

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Costco Meals

How to Cook Costco Panko Shrimp

This frozen seafood product from Costco features butterflied shrimp coated in Japanese-style breadcrumbs. The panko coating produces a light, crispy texture when…

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Costco Meals

How to Cook Costco Shredded Chicken

Costco sells bags of hand-pulled rotisserie chicken breast meat in the refrigerated deli section. Already fully cooked and seasoned. Ready to eat…

11 min read

Costco Meals

How to Cook Costco Octopus Deliciously

Costco sells pre-cooked octopus that takes the guesswork out of preparing this Mediterranean seafood favorite. The Nuchar Cooked Octopus comes vacuum-sealed and…

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Costco Meals

How to Cook Costco Udon Noodles

Costco sells two popular udon noodle products. The Pulmuone Teriyaki Stir-Fry Udon sits in the refrigerated deli section. The Nongshim Udon Noodle…

11 min read

Costco Meals

How to Cook Costco Orange Chicken Easily

Crazy Cuizine Mandarin Orange Chicken is a frozen Asian meal sold at Costco. It comes with fully cooked breaded chicken pieces and…

9 min read

Costco Meals

How to Cook Costco Belgian Waffles

Costco sells Le Chic Patissier Belgian Waffles in the pantry and dry goods section. These authentic Liege-style waffles are imported from Belgium…

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Costco Meals

How to Cook Costco Spinach Ravioli

Kirkland Signature Organic Spinach and Cheese Ravioli is a fresh refrigerated pasta sold at Costco. The circular ravioli are stuffed with organic…

9 min read

Costco Meals

How to Cook Costco Pork Tenderloin

Swift Boneless Pork Tenderloin is sold at Costco in the fresh meat section. Each package contains about 5 pounds total, vacuum-sealed into…

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Costco Meals

How to Cook Costco Turkey Meatballs

Costco turkey meatballs are a lean protein option found in the warehouse’s frozen food section. They come fully cooked and frozen, making…

10 min read

Costco Meals

How to Cook Costco Bulgogi

Costco’s Kirkland Signature Beef Bulgogi is a pre-marinated Korean BBQ beef dish sold in the refrigerated deli section. The thinly sliced beef…

9 min read

Costco Meals

How to Cook Costco Basmati Rice Perfectly

Kirkland Signature Traditional Basmati Rice is a 20-pound bag of aromatic long grain rice sold at Costco warehouses. Grown in the foothills…

10 min read

Costco Meals

How to Cook Costco Spanakopita Perfectly

Costco sells Cuisine Adventures Spanakopita in the frozen food aisle. These are handmade phyllo pastry triangles stuffed with spinach and feta cheese.…

10 min read

Costco Meals

How to Cook Costco Smoked Salmon

Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon from Costco is a cold smoked, ready-to-eat product. Unlike raw salmon fillets, this vacuum-sealed fish requires zero cooking.…

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Costco Meals

How to Cook Costco Hot Dog

Kirkland Signature Beef Hot Dogs are the same all-beef franks sold at the Costco food court. You can buy them in bulk…

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Costco Meals

How to Cook Costco Turkey Bacon

Columbus Uncured Turkey Bacon is a hickory smoked breakfast meat sold exclusively at Costco warehouses. It comes in a 2.5 pound package…

11 min read

Costco Meals

How to Cook Costco Salmon Burgers Perfectly

Trident Seafoods Wild Caught Alaska Salmon Burgers are frozen fish patties sold at Costco in 3-pound bags. Each 4-ounce patty is made…

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