Mushroom Cheddar Quiche with Pecan Crust
A Good Quiche is Such a Joy. The first inkling of chilly autumn weather came our way a couple weeks ago and the first thing I wanted to eat was a warm and creamy quiche. It just seemed perfect for a crisp cool evening. And seeing as how I’ve been playing around with using pecans […]
Leaf Lettuce with Garlic Vinaigrette and Cheese Breadcrumbs
Equally Beautiful and Delicious! Right now is high season for wonderful summer produce. While strolling through my local farm market I happened upon one of the prettiest heads of leaf lettuce I’ve ever seen. There is nothing fancy about this market. It’s all open air and is a simple operation, but I love how they […]
Boetticher Family Cornbread
A Cornbread Recipe Like No Other. Anyone who’s been following me for any length of time has heard me championing the beans from Rancho Gordo for years. Whether here in my blog, or in my Facebook posts in the Milk Street Community, I’ve explained how and why I love their beans. Their heirloom beans and […]
Citrus and Mackerel Salad with Crispy Naan
A Particularly Excellent Main Course Salad. A few explanations are in order here. Please bear with me. A few years ago I was in the mood for a fattoush salad, the Middle Eastern bread salad typically made with pita, but I didn’t have pita. Instead, I substituted naan (Indian flatbread). After tearing it up, tossing […]
Kimchi and Apple Fried Rice
Apples and Kimchi Make Great Partners. Making my own kimchi has become such a joy that I am now never without it. That big container of beautiful fermenting Napa cabbage sitting in my spare fridge tempts me in all sorts of directions. Yes, I do keep it in my spare refrigerator because while it does […]
Chicken and Blood Orange Salad with Miso Dressing
Super Easy Poached Chicken Breasts Lay the Groundwork. I get cravings for chicken salads on a regular basis. Whereas I normally lean to the dark meat of chicken, thighs are my go-to, I greatly prefer the breasts in chicken salads. Keeping the white meat juicy is super easy. I put on a pot of salted […]
Juicy Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Gochujang Aioli
These Really Are In a League of Their Own. I’m back again with another sandwich recipe – the kind that dribbles down your chin and requires extra napkins. There are so many things you can do with a pork shoulder (Boston Butt). I’ve cooked more of these than I can possibly remember, but they are […]
Roasted Strawberry and Pistachio Cobbler
With a Little Help, Off-Season Berries Become Showstoppers! When I think of cobbler, I normally think of summer fruits – peaches, plums, etc. But when I ran into a sale on strawberries, I bought 4 pounds, and decided a cobbler was in order. I also knew these berries would need some help. Local strawberries that […]
Black Garlic Salt & Pepper Ribs with Spicy Scallion Salad
How About Some Really Good Ribs for Dinner This Week? I keep slabs of St. Louis style spare ribs in my freezer most of the time. Why? Well, they’re always delicious, versatile, and easy to make. You can go in so many directions with them, flavor-wise. This time I kept it really simple – black […]
Ricotta and Pomegranate Toasts with Hot Honey
Hard to Believe That Something This Good Could Be So Easy! Let’s cut to the chase and get right to it. Toast slathered with ricotta, piled high with pomegranate arils, and drizzled with hot honey is one of the best things I’ve eaten lately. In fact, I’m eating a slice right now as I write […]