J – I really dislike dry pork. My life-long problem with pork in any form other than bacon, braised belly and some kinds of ham is that it is invariably cooked dry … especially on a grill. Ugh. It could be so delicious. Pork is a subtle protein when it’s … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – This is my gastrique soapbox … it’s really good! Funny name. Fancy sounding. No matter. It’s easy. Versatile. Super delicious. And, yes, you can impress your friends with a “new” French technique. In this case, on halibit no less!! J – Gastrique can be so … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – Salsa is a huge category. I love that there is a great salsa for just about everything. Sweet-savory salsas are one of my favorites. In the Summer, Christina goes a little strawberry crazy … this salsa was a natural outcome. Delicious. C – I always … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – Forget wanting to make jams with your strawberries. Make this hassle free dish instead. I am in love with these roasted strawberries with white balsamic. I put them on top of yogurt, ice cream and eat it with bread. It’s so delicious and so much … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – The sauce matters! Especially in Mexican cuisine … and, casting no aspersions on French, Italian or other great culinary traditions, Mexican dishes often start with fairly simple ingredients. The sauces seem to play more of a co-starring role. When we first did these three sauces, … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – There seems to be a lot of flour we aren’t using since I’ve gone gluten free. What to do with all the flour? Not throw it away! Let other people eat it. Making lots of freshly made pasta is a great way to use up … Continue reading
C – Surviving with rice, eggs and soy sauce is a right of passage for any Asian person growing up and moving out of their parents’ house. It’s a stereotype and it’s the best one. It’s great to save money. It’s really fast and easy. It’s truly comfort food. It’s … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – I got into a green tea kick this week. It shows. I am putting it in everything. Savory and sweet … there are no limits. This salad dressing is a little bitter, but really good. It makes you feel healthy. C – I don’t know … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – This is one of my favorite things to do with egg whites, when you use all your yolks for custard. Just make sure to eat it as soon as possible. It doesn’t take much time to deflate. C – Jim better have a fast shutter … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – Poaching eggs sous vide is as simple as cooking them in their own shell. There’s no more need to swirl them or even add vinegar. All you need is a sous vide machine. A little impractical for a lot of people, but to me it’s … Continue reading