Pork Belly
My very first memory of pork belly is mei cai kou rou, a traditional Chinese dish where the pork belly is first boiled, then marinated, then fried and finally steamed. The lengthy cooking process...
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Boston: Loads of Lobstah
Every time I head to Boston, I have one thing on my mind. Lobster. Some may call it the cockroach of the sea, but as someone who hails from landlocked Chicago, I will gladly...
Zucchini Gratin
ingredients 4 T unsalted butter 3 zucchini or yellow squash, sliced 1/14″ thick 2 T flour 1/4 t ground nutmeg salt and pepper 1 C hot milk 3/4 C bread crumbs 1 C grated...
El…According to Carolyn
“Found the Meatyballs trucks!” That’s the first sign that lets you know you’re in the right place if you’re looking for El, the not-quite-restaurant-not-quite-private-chef creation of Chef Phillip Foss. The second sign is when Chef...
Minneapolis Meanderings
Minneapolis likely does not rank high on anyone’s list of top ten culinary destinations, but rest assured, if you find yourself in the metropolis one fine summer weekend, all is not lost. For starters,...
Chocolate Caramel Bars
ingredients 32 caramel squares, unwrapped 5 T heavy cream 1 C flour 1 C oats 3/4 C packed brown sugar 1/2 t baking soda 1/4 t salt 3/4 C unsalted butter, melted 6 oz....
Northeast Wanderings
Wanderlust has subsided since marriage, there’s less motivation to stray far from the comforts of home. Though it was hard to pass up a business class seat on Amtrak’s Northeast regional overnighter from Washington...
Creamy Leeks
ingredients 2 T butter 3 medium leeks (white and light green parts only), washed and julienned 1/2 t marjoram 1/2 t thyme 1 C half and half 1 T fresh lemon juice or white...
San Francisco: Frances
It’s dusk on a Saturday as I slip in the door of Frances, chef Melissa Perello’s restaurant nestled snuggly in the Castro district of San Francisco. It is a small space made larger with...
Parmesan and Cheddar Cauliflower Mash
ingredients 3 C cauliflower florets 1 C chicken broth 1 T yellow mustard 1/2 mayonnaise 3 T butter 1 t onion powder 1 C sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1/4 C parmesan cheese, grated salt...
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