Category Archives: main course

Leek and Mushroom Macaroni

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Evan

Tweet Once in a while restaurants will tout a menu as the “grown-up” version of something, usually a classic dish like pizza. You know, pizza with sriracha sauce or something that now has pickled stuff and eggs on top. I … finish reading Leek and Mushroom Macaroni

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Herb Crusted Pork Chop with Blackberry Gastrique

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Evan

Tweet I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard a Top Chef contestant say they made such and such dish with some sort of gastrique. It turns out that I have made my own versions of these, not realizing … finish reading Herb Crusted Pork Chop with Blackberry Gastrique

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Gold’n Plump Chicken Salad

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Evan

Tweet Last month a poultry brand that I had not heard of before, Gold’n Plump, offered me some samples of their chicken to try cooking at home. The company is based out of Minnesota and sells their products at Target. … finish reading Gold’n Plump Chicken Salad

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Boneless Pork Chop with Tomato and Shallot Pan Sauce

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Evan

Tweet One of the greatest things in the world is a delicious sauce. You can often have a great dish, but without a sauce that ties it together, the dish isn’t truly complete. I love making pan sauces, with or … finish reading Boneless Pork Chop with Tomato and Shallot Pan Sauce

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Quick Tomato Sauce with Quinoa and Boneless Chicken Thighs

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Evan

Tweet Just a couple days ago I posted on pantry and fridge staples which included a personal favorite: quinoa. I find that I eat quinoa far more often than I do rice, partly because it is healthier and partly because I … finish reading Quick Tomato Sauce with Quinoa and Boneless Chicken Thighs

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Braised Short Ribs: Pressure Cooked

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Evan

Tweet Just yesterday, I posted my first adventure using a pressure cooker. With a package of short ribs sitting in the freezer, my second pressure cooked meal was merely destiny. Being able to make those ribs in around an hour … finish reading Braised Short Ribs: Pressure Cooked

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Crispy Pork Belly – Gordon Ramsay Style

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Evan

Tweet In cases you missed it, last month I was in London and ate at one of Gordon Ramsay’s restaurants, Petrus. During that meal I had his famous pressed pork belly, which is served like a cube with a beautiful … finish reading Crispy Pork Belly – Gordon Ramsay Style

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