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.
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo 6 Bone-in, skinless chicken thighs 2 Tablespoons Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning 1 lb Andouille Sausage, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 stalks celery, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 bay …
You can’t really call this a recipe. You need two ingredients – brown sugar and a bone-in, butt portion ham. Layer about 1/2 inch of brown sugar in the bottom of a Crockpot. Put the ham into the crockpot flat side down. Give the ham …
Crockpot Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Carrots in a Honey/Orange Sauce 6 bone in chicken thighs, skin removed 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced in 1/2 inch rounds 2 large carrots, peeled and cut in 2–3 inch diagonals 1 medium yellow onion, stem end slice …
Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges with Yogurt Sauce, Pomegranate Seeds, and Chopped Hazelnuts Inspired by multiple recipes from Jerusalem and Plenty. The vegetables: 1 large sweet potato 1/2 medium red onion 2 large or 4 medium garlic cloves 1 Tbsp olive oil Coarse Sea Salt, …
Roasted Green Chili and Pork Stew Olive Oil 2 lbs pork sirloin roast, cubed Flour Salt & Pepper 1 small yellow onion, peeled and diced 1 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 1/2 tsp cumin 1 1/2 tsp Mexican …
Prepare the sauce: 1/2 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp chile pepper 2 tsp ground cumin 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce 1/2 cup chicken stock Heat vegetable oil over medium heat, then add the onions and a bit of salt. Soften …
Simon and Garfunkel Chicken 1 3-4 lb roasting chicken Rub: 2 T Penzey’s air-dried shallots 1 T Paprika 1 T kosher salt 1 tsp garlic powder 2 T olive oil Herbs, Lemon and Garlic for Stuffing Chicken 1 small handful fresh parsley (see picture for …
Asparagus, Mushroom and Feta Frittata Asparagus spears–I don’t know, a handful. The thin ones are best for this Sliced mushrooms Some butter Some garlic paste 6 eggs 2 Tablespoons half and half Some salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup Feta cheese Preheat oven …
It’s always nice when you don’t have to re-type something! Here’s the recipe.
Orecchiette Pasta with Pesto, Pan-Roasted Tomatoes, and Toasted Pine Nuts Orecchiette Pasta 1 batch pesto 1 cup grape tomatoes 1/4-1/2 cup pine nuts Olive Oil Garlic Salt Parmesan Start the water for the pasta to boil, and prepare to the package directions. Toast pine nuts …