Archive for the ‘ vegetables ’ Category
So today I looked in my refrigerator and the only option as far as veggies go was a fuckload of carrots. So, I made a tasty carrot salad. Apparently this is popular in Russia, but confusingly, is of Korean origin. This is what you’ll need. Some carrots Sliced almonds (optional) A couple tablespoons of vinegar [ READ MORE ]
So, my son was born a week ago, and after a long stay in the hospital and not having anything really tasty for dinner in some time, I decided to whip up something nice for a change. Smoked Pheasant This one’s fairly easy. I just defrosted a pheasant, removed the gizzards, applied sea salt, fresh-cracked [ READ MORE ]
This is really simple, but I’ve found it makes a great salad. Stolen from The Book, so if you’ve got it you can find it in there. I believe it is called Pear and Gorgonzola Salad. It’s about as simple as the name implies. *3-5 mixed greens *any vinegarette *gorgonzola or any other blue *halved [ 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 ]
I’ve had mixed experiences with gazpacho: usually when I’ve ordered it at an eating establishment, I’m served an ice-cold version of tomato soup that tends to have a slightly bitter flavor. I’ve never been impressed, but the idea always sounded intriguing, so when I came across a slightly more traditional gazpacho recipe (namely diced instead of blended), I decided to give it a shot. First, the quality of your ingredients should be addressed. Everything needs to be as [ READ MORE ]