Why I’m Sending You to a Website About Kidneys, Tongue, and Brain… and Why You’ll Thank Me Later
- Dawn Westrum

- Oct 6, 2025
- 2 min read
Let’s talk guts. Literally. And hearts. And livers. And things your great-grandma used to cook before boneless, skinless chicken breasts took over the universe.
If you are into health, heritage cooking, or just want to be the kind of person who says, “I sautéed beef heart last night and it was divine,” then allow me to introduce your new secret weapon: Offally Good Cooking — the website that takes “weird” cuts and makes them wonderful.
Now before you back away slowly like I just offered you boiled tripe on toast, hear me out.
Offally Good Cooking is all about the lost art (and emerging trend!) of nose-to-tail eating. It’s part old-school wisdom, part modern culinary adventure, and 100% dedicated to making the most of every part of the animal. Liver pâté? Yes. Tongue tacos? Absolutely. Brain fritters? Only if you’re feeling brave (and brainy).
Ridiculously flavorful recipes that even offal-skeptics will enjoy
Nutritional breakdowns that would make a dietitian weep with joy
Tips on sourcing, prepping, and not completely freaking out over what you're cooking
Why You Should Care About Organ Meats
Organ meats—also known as “offal”—are nature’s original superfoods. They’re packed with more nutrients than a Costco-sized bottle of supplements and, when cooked right, they’re delicious. Seriously.
Liver? Iron-loaded and buttery. Heart? Lean and flavorful like steak’s cooler cousin. Tongue? So tender you’ll forgive it for looking like... well, a tongue.
But here’s the deal: offal isn’t just good for you. It’s also:
Budget-friendly (you get more nutrition for fewer dollars)
Sustainable (wasting less of the animal = good food karma)
A total culinary adventure (move over, quinoa)
So, Why Offally Good Cooking?
This site is the holy grail of organ meat cooking. It’s smart, funny, and totally beginner-friendly. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or someone who once cried trying to cook liver, this site will walk you through it—with actual humor, real instructions, and zero judgment.
Easy, flavorful recipes for every organ under the sun
Tips on sourcing and prepping weird cuts without panic
Nutrition breakdowns that’ll make your inner health nerd cheer
The blog is loaded with approachable entries like:
“Liver: Love It or Leave It (But You Should Love It)”
“Heart Isn’t Just a Valentine’s Thing”
“Tongue Tied? Not Anymore.”
“What the Heck Are Sweetbreads?”
They demystify the scary stuff, and some of it is downright delicious-looking. You’ll be saying things like, “I crave kidney curry now” without a trace of irony.
Want to learn more? www.offallygoodcooking.com



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