C – Cilantro is one herb that I love and also hate to buy. I usually only use it for a few dishes before most of the bunch begins to wilt and is ruined. I don’t think I have used an entire bunch of cilantro before throwing it away. If … Continue reading
J – Roasted chicken for 12, or more, can be a challenge … until now. This method lets you roast six petit poulet at one time in your oven. Enough for 12 petit, half-chicken servings. Even more for the light eaters. No fuss. No muss. Easy clean up, too. The … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – Why are most things homemade better than store bought? Because it’s fresh and you know what’s in it. This homemade mustard is way better than the store bought kind. Perks up just about any sandwich. C – I don’t think I will ever buy mustard … Continue reading
J – This is one of the coolest techniques I learned from Luke. … in addition to the spatchcock cut for chicken. Makes you feel like a pro. Once you get it, you can make it with just about any tasty combination of herbs and spices. Imagine just one step … Continue reading
J – Are your sandwiches losing their zip? Do your bruschetta lack that little something extra … a certain je ne sais quoi? Never fear. This smoked bacon pepper jam fixes all ills. It’s also really addicting. Smoked bacon. Sweet, spicy pepper. Not-too-sweet jam. Oh, my! I discovered it at … Continue reading
J – I was not expecting such a dish from Anthony Bourdain. I got his Appetites cookbook as a gift over the holidays and finally had time to explore it. Beautiful book. Many recipes calling to me. Bold. Rich. Lots of cool ingredients. Need to set aside some time for … Continue reading
C – Make your own In-n-Out sauce and you will get your In-n-Out fix … sort of. Honestly, I haven’t perfected this recipe. It still needs tinkering. I looked on their site for an ingredients list for their sauce and they didn’t have one. I know they put in something … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – Winter means lots of potatoes. Confit might be one of the richest ways to cook potatoes. If you want a different way to cook potatoes, this is a must try. I will warn you that this isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s not the … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – This is a simple and unexpected way of doing beets. The resulting flavor is more complex and richer, without being overpowering. Smoking time is short and can be done on most any outdoor grill. You will be pleasantly surprised. C – Smoked beets? I wondered … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – Winter vegetables can be cooked many ways. Using a sous vide machine might be one of the most extravagant. There isn’t really a need to do it. But, if you are thinking about buying one this year for Christmas, it might be worth a try … Continue reading