A personal kitchen diary. I try new recipes and make notes on what works and what doesn't. Sometimes I can things, and sometimes I dry herbs. This is the story of my kitchen.
Step 1 The herb rub/marinade: 2 TBSP Dijon mustard 1 TBSP Mayo 5 cloves of garlic (original recipe says minced, I made into a paste instead) 2 Springs fresh rosemary, chopped 2 springs fresh thyme, chopped 1 tsp coarse salt Step 2 Pat dry your …
Alison Roman’s Home Movies make me feel like I can do anything. I saw her episode on grilling a whole fish a year ago, and last Thursday I tried it myself. I realized later I didn’t even do the lemon in the directions she posted. …
This is barely a recipe, but so delicious, fast and easy. It’s now on the weeknight dinner rotation for sure. Here’s all you need: Bone in, skin on, chicken thighs (however many you plan on serving) Cherry tomatoes on the vine 1 garlic bulb Olive …
These may be the best black-eyed peas I have ever made. Is it because they are Rancho Gordo beans? Could be! Rancho Gordo beans are so high quality. Could it be because I used a slow-cooker—basically my go-to way of cooking beans now. Could it …
Reverse Sear Porterhouse Cut Pork Chops 1-2 Porterhouse cut chops, at least 1 inch thick Coarse kosher salt 2 cloves garlic, peeled and cut in half Freshly ground black pepper Olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan Salt the chops generously on both …
1 lb thin asparagus cut on the diagonal in 1-2 inch lengths peanut oil 1 lb ground pork 3 green onions, dark green parts only, thinly sliced 3-4 cloves minced garlic 1 large squeeze ginger paste 2 tablespoons soy sauce Toasted sesame oil to drizzle …
2 roasted poblano peppers, peeled and seeded, cut down the middle but not split open Grated Monterey Jack cheese 1/2 to 3/4 cup crushed tomatoes Ground chipotle pepper powder and garlic salt to taste 3 beaten egg whites Preheat oven to 400 Fahrenheit. Lightly oil …
1 1b boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 3 inch pieces 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 1 Tablespoon honey 1 tsp kosher salt Salt & Pepper to taste 2 red onions, thinly sliced 1 8 oz package sliced white button …
Nat’s What I Reckon Honey Mustard Chicken 8 medium or 6 large skin-on boneless chicken thighs (works with boneless, skinless as well) salt to taste 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 2 Tablespoons butter 1 onion, peeled and sliced 1 small bunch parsley, stems and leaves …
Shrimp Tacos Preheat oven to 400 Fahrenheit Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet with a neutral vegetable oil In a large mixing bowl, mix together (this is for a mild spice mix—ramp up the spice to your taste if you like) 1 tsp mild chili …