Posted in Recipes, tagged bacon, fries, sides on November 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
These may be oven fries, but they get a nice boost from the bacon and bacon dressing. Use your judgment when cooking the dressing – if it seems too thick, you can add some water; or if it’s a bit runny, add in some olive oil. This serves 4+ people family style.
3 lbs large [...]
Posted in Recipes, tagged apples, bourbon, sausage, sides, Thanksgiving on November 16, 2008 | 1 Comment »
This is a modernized version of a classic turkey stuffing. The sweetness of the caramelized apples coupled with spicy sausage is a nice combo, and goes great with turkey. As far as serving goes, some people like to stuff it in the bird and bake, others prefer to just put it in a pan and [...]
Posted in Recipes, tagged dessert, Pear, souffle on October 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Pear Souffle
Souffles can be intimidating, but if you just break them down into a few simple components and steps, they are a breeze. Most dessert soufflés really just have two main parts – the base (flavoring component), and the meringue (whipped egg whites and sugar that make it puff up).
The pear soufflé is a [...]
Posted in Recipes, tagged burgers, citronelle, tuna on October 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Tuna Burgers Citronelle-Style
One of (if not the) top restaurants in D.C. is Michel Richard Citronelle. On the bar menu is the well-known tuna burger – easily the best I’ve ever had. It’s kind of like a seared tuna tartare on a bun with some wasabi mayo and a basil-infused tomato. This is [...]
Posted in Recipes, tagged bacon, honey mustard, salad on October 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Most salad dressings have a fat and an acid (e.g., Olive oil and vinegar). The king of “fats” is of course, bacon grease. This is a relatively simple salad, but warm dressing is always a nice touch with fresh spinach, and the bacon crumbles and red onion slices bring a [...]
Posted in Recipes, tagged arugula, parmesagn-reggiano, pizza, sausage on September 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Spicy Sausage Pizza with “Salt and Pepper”
This is a great recipe for several reasons:
1. Homemade pizza is great, cheap, and can feed a crowd.
2. Anything with sausage is always good.
3. The peppery arugula and the sweet salty Parm-Regg make a great combo to begin with, but really comes into its own when you layer it on top of [...]
Posted in Recipes, tagged Cajun, gumbo, sausage, shrimp, soup on September 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
There are a million gumbo recipes out there, but the key to making a good gumbo is to make a good roux, and then use good stock. It’s fun to make a big batch around lunchtime on a football Saturday or Sunday, and refill your bowl throughout the afternoon. The roux is a [...]
Posted in Recipes, tagged apps, beef, crostini, filet, gorgonzola, party food on September 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“If I could eat just one food for the rest of my life, this would be it.”
– Chris Richardson.
These hors d’oeuvres are a huge hit at parties big and small. Toasted sliced baguettes, (Crostini), topped with onion jam, a slice of seared filet mignon, and some gorgonzola cheese. Make a [...]
