Archive for the ‘ chicken ’ Category
So, I recently picked up this book. I’m pretty obsessed. David Chang is pretty much a genius. This dovetails nicely with my recent explorations into Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine. Chang does some really interesting stuff, taking a lot of traditional concepts in cooking and turning them on their heads. His methods are complex and daunting, [ READ MORE ]
So, last night I accidentally re-invented this recipe, then Googled it and found it’s pretty much a Chinese takeout standard. But this isn’t how you’ve had it at PF Chang’s. So forget what you think you know about bourbon chicken and free your mind, son. You’re gonna need a chicken. I used some thigh quarters, [ READ MORE ]
I’ve begun down a long road from which I might well never recover. The road of stock. At present I have a chicken stock in the earliest of stages. I plan to turn it, eventually, into chicken noodle soup. Perhaps if I share the methods someone will follow. *1 whole chicken 3-4 lbs. *1 large [ READ MORE ]
It has come to my attention that many people I know are unfamiliar with one of the best and simplest ways to prepare any sort of meat: oven-roasting. This is a situation which requires immediate attention. This is the first in a series, especially appropriate for the approaching winter season. So, without further ado, I present one of life’s simple joys: a roast chicken. Find yourself a young [ READ MORE ]
2 tablespoons butter 1 onion 1 carrot 2 red potatoes 2 cloves garlic 1 head cauliflower 4-5 green chile pods, roasted (optional, but awesome) 3/4 lb chicken thighs 2 slices bacon 1 cup milk 1 cup shredded gouda, stilton or other mild cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives white truffle oil Fill a 3 or 4 quart [ READ MORE ]
This is a recipe a friend of mine tossed off one day a couple of years ago, probably having no idea it was going to become a regular favorite in my house. I made it once, and my roommates (Hi, Jake) demanded it regularly afterwards. I stopped about a year ago after an unfortunate stomach [ READ MORE ]