Category Archives: carrots

Mom’s Famous Brisket

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Evan

Tweet One of my earliest memories of my mom’s cooking is this recipe. Nearly every single holiday not named Thanksgiving, this dish would grace our dinner table. Brisket is one of those dishes that requires time — low and slow. … finish reading Mom’s Famous Brisket

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Pork Bánh mì

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Evan

Tweet There are very few things better than a delicious, fresh bánh mì from the Eden Center in Falls Church, Virginia. Yes, you can get one other places too. I have also had plenty of good and great bánh mì in … finish reading Pork Bánh mì

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Halibut, Braised Lentils, and Roasted Potatoes and Fennel

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Evan

Tweet Sometimes when I go to grocery store, I know exactly what I want to cook with the fish or chicken I buy, while other times, like this, I have absolutely no clue. After picking up a couple nice pieces … finish reading Halibut, Braised Lentils, and Roasted Potatoes and Fennel

Posted in carrots, fennel, fish, main course, potato, side dish, vegetarian | 2 Comments

Root Vegetables: Tips, Tricks and Recipes

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Evan

Tweet Just a few weeks ago, I tried something that I haven’t done on this blog before. I picked an ingredient, in that case fennel, and gave readers some tips, tricks and a few recipes for cooking the funny little … finish reading Root Vegetables: Tips, Tricks and Recipes

Posted in carrots, potato, tips, turnip, vegetarian | 4 Comments

Winter Beef Stew: Bourguignon Style

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Evan

Tweet Almost anytime I have gone to eat at restaurants in the winter, they will have some sort of heavy meat offering, whether it is a stew, pot pie, or a hunk of beef with root vegetables.  With the onset … finish reading Winter Beef Stew: Bourguignon Style

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Vietnamese Pork with Pickled Daikon and Carrots

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Evan

Tweet I guess maybe you are sensing a theme here.  Asian influenced spiced chicken salad last entry, now something a bit more near and dear to my heart stomach: Vietnamese food.  I am really just learning how to make some … finish reading Vietnamese Pork with Pickled Daikon and Carrots

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Sauteed Chicken Tenders with Spicey Braised Mixed Vegetables

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Evan

Tweet Sometimes simple is good.  In fact, when it comes to cooking, simple is often very good.  So many restaurants and chefs try to use way too many components that the simple flavors from vegetables and meats are lost.  Last … finish reading Sauteed Chicken Tenders with Spicey Braised Mixed Vegetables

Posted in carrots, chard, chicken, csa, main course, rice | 2 Comments