C – Jim likes thick sauces. Sometimes, much too thick. This really gets me mad. I don’t mind my sauce a little thinner. Such was the case with this braised oxtail. He over reduced the jus. It was just too thick. It didn’t allow me to have a good experience. … Continue reading
C – I had to ask what other vegetables I could braise. Luke wanted to show me how to braise endive. Isn’t it the same as the leeks? Yup, pretty much. But, you have to be a lot more careful with these endives. They can turn bitter if you overcook … Continue reading
C – I often get complaints about too many bones in the ribs I serve. When I hear that I wonder, silently, “Well, they are called ribs for a reason.” What are they thinking, anyway? I guess they have eaten too many ribbed shaped meat patties from a well-know fast … Continue reading
C – I am so glad braising week didn’t mean just braising meat. Luke was able to braise one of my favorite vegetables. Leeks! I couldn’t imagine how to braise vegetables. It’s definitely not the same technique as braising meat. When you braise meat, you typically sear the meat first … Continue reading
J – I love braised dishes! Can never get enough. So, of course, I have to pace myself … except for this week. This week we took on a range of braised dishes: Lamb shanks, pork riblets, leeks, endive and oxtail, Asian style. All different. All really good. First off, … Continue reading
C – My boyfriend has been asking me to make chili for a while. Sadly, I have never made chili. There aren’t too many chili recipes on the internet that have impressed me. So, I needed to call-in back up for this recipe. Luke to the rescue! Well, it was … Continue reading
C – I was struggling with ideas. Jim saw how much of a struggle I was having deciding what to bring. I needed to take a break. He suggested making something easier like a side dish. It would still be delicious. I liked the idea, but I felt I wouldn’t … Continue reading
C – Sometimes I get overwhelmed feeding a crowd. Especially, if it’s last minute. Luckily, this isn’t the case for this year’s Super football party. If I were overwhelmed, this is what I would do. Raid the freezer! Especially, the Be Mindful. Be Human. freezer. There are all sorts of … Continue reading
C – There’s nothing more manly than a meatloaf. Especially, when it’s football-shaped and decorated with string cheese. I think I have too much time on my hands for this Super Football Event. Come on, decorated meatloaves in the shape of footballs? Really! It didn’t take long at all to … Continue reading
C – I set the football food bar pretty high last year. Last year, was my first year hanging out with my boyfriend’s friends. I wanted to show off, since he told them I was a good cook. I didn’t want to let him down. So, of course, I planned … Continue reading