Tag Archive | dinner
Turkey Sausage with Peppers and Tomatoes
It is cold and sleeting out today with a high of 27°F. A thin layer of ice coats everything. Robert went out to do some foul weather errands before it gets really bad this evening. While he was out, I decided it would be quite nice to have a nice big pot of turkey sausage […]
How to Boil Pasta
Dear Tyler, Here is another assumption I made. Since your father is Italian, and you grew up eating pasta, I assumed you knew how to cook it. Boiling pasta is really quite simple. You need to use a pot big enough to hold enough water to cook the amount of pasta you need. Err on […]
Tuna, White Beans, Artichokes and the “Presto Chango” Effect
Tuna, White Beans, Artichokes and the “Presto Chango” Effect We decided to paint the kitchen ourselves this past weekend. The quotes we were getting to do the job seemed over the top ridiculous. Personally, I enjoy painting the rooms of my dwelling space. I have learned to detest wallpaper and love the instant gratification of […]
How To: Standard Breading Procedure
Dear Tyler, You asked how to bread something to make Tonkatsu or Parmesan style dishes. So here it is! If you want to bread something so the breading actually stays on the product, you need to follow a standard breading procedure, It is a 5 station set-up. Breading your food using this method ensures a […]
How to Boil Rice
Dear Tyler, There are many kinds of rice to choose and methods of how to cook; this post is about how to boil rice. This is the most simple and least complicated method. You just need to pay attention while it is cooking. Let’s talk about the forms of rice that are out there. I […]
All About Potatoes – What is the difference?
In this post, I will attempt to explain all about potatoes, explain the varieties available and when to choose one over another. What is the difference between potatoes? Next time you go shopping for potatoes, you will have a lot more knowledge about them after reading this post. Have you ever: Tried to make french […]
An Easy “Grill Pan” Dinner
Looking for a quick and easy meal the other night, I came up with this meal that was cooked all in my grill pan. Chicken was marinated in Mojo Criollo, a Latin marinade of sour orange, herbs and spices. There were a couple of leeks which I split in two and placed them cut side […]
Crab Cakes with Leeks and Corn
Crab Cakes get so abused. Tender sweet succulent crab; why do so many ruin the delicate flavor by adding red or green peppers to the mix? When I think of crab cakes, I think of the delicious flavor of crab, not a nasal hit of red or green peppers. While I love peppers, they do […]
Potatoes Au Gratin
I have been on a comfort food kick the past few days; Potatoes au Gratin are one of my favorite creamy delicious side dishes. We always had them as a kid sometimes from scratch and sometimes from a box. The box variety always fascinated me. The clear plastic looking chips, the powdered sauces, pour over […]
