Braising: Garlic-Almond Chicken

May 14, 2013

So have you tried braising? It’s my new favorite way to cook because it’s relatively easy: brown protein, soften veggies, …

Slow Cooker: Korean Braised Short Ribs with Okra

August 11, 2012

My second undertaking in the slow cooker was another success. I highly recommend America’s Test Kitchen Slow Cooker Revolution. The …

July 8, 2012

Thanks to a wonderful boyfriend who knows buying me cooking utensils will let him reap the rewards, I received a …

January 1, 2012

So my big plans for New Years Eve fell through when I managed to come down with TWO colds in …

September 12, 2011

Tata’s Brisket All week long I’ve listened to a lot of memorials and remembrances of people speaking of those they …

March 15, 2011

For those who love mustard, this is a must-make recipe. Another treat from America’s Test Kitchen (I really need to …

January 27, 2011

There’s nothing like a large piece of meat to inspire creative cooking. When faced with 4 lbs. of pork shoulder, …

December 29, 2010

Merry Christmas Everyone! Over the weekend Chris and I cooked a small meal: using spare pork shoulder from the tamales …

October 12, 2010

I made two dinners this weekend, one took 4 hours, and the other was ready in 30 minutes. Both can …