Monthly Archives: January 2011

Minute Steak Sandwiches with Caramelized Onions and Smoked Mozzerella

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

Minute steak (also known as cube steak) is a thin cut of steak that has been pounded or scored by either a mallet or an electric tenderizer. It cooks pretty quickly (hence the name), and only requires about 1 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Oven-Roasted Rabbit with Mustard Sauce

Posted on January 30, 2011 by

2011. The Chinese Lunar Calendar has this year marked at The Year of the Rabbit. I do love rabbits (cute and delicious) and like the idea of marking the occasion with a very Burgundian kind of dish, a nice marriage … Continue reading →

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JGV’s Gently Cooked Salmon with Mashed Potatoes and Broken Chive Oil

Posted on January 29, 2011 by

People always ask me if the recipes on this blog are mine. Some of them are, but I also love trying out great recipes that I hear or read about. In all honesty, does it really matter? I mean, how … Continue reading →

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Bruschetta with Ricotta, Wild Arugula, and Olive Oil

Posted on January 25, 2011 by

This combo comes courtesy of Salvatore Brooklyn, makers of some of the finest whole milk ricotta this side of the pond. You can even make your own ricotta as they have made their recipe available to all. It is ridiculously … Continue reading →

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Pipe Rigate with Broccoli and Capers

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

Most people know, but few believe, that I was a vegetarian for 11 years. I have no regrets. What started as an act of pre-adolescent self-rightiousness turned into a decade-long stint. It left me with a deep appreciation of weird, … Continue reading →

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British-Style Roast Potatoes for Roast Chicken Dinner

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

I’ve already expounded at length on this blog about how to roast a chicken, but some time must be devoted to that other crucial element to a roast chicken dinner: the potatoes. Again, this is not a recipe per se, … Continue reading →

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Ham Steak with Bourbon Cream Sauce

Posted on January 14, 2011 by

Ham steak is both ridiculously easy to prepare for supper and extremely tasty. I’m not sure how much this qualifies as a recipe per se . . . After browning the steak on both sides over medium heat, I deglazed … Continue reading →

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Very Easy Macaroni and Cheese

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

Let’s try this again. After my brothers poo-pooed my mac and cheese last year, I tried another version this year for the holidays. This time I only used pre-shredded Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan — nixing the fancy schmancy Gruyère … Continue reading →

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An Ode to My Mom

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

“See this?” I looked up and saw my mom holding up an egg roll that I had just finished rolling. She picked up another one. “Now which one is yours?” I sheepishly pointed to the lumpy, misshapen one on the … Continue reading →

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Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese Soup

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

Doesn’t it feel good to be back home after two weeks away? The kitchen especially feels calm and cozy, ready for warming soups and stews — the kinds of things you crave when the weather is nippy. This recipe is … Continue reading →

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