Justin turned 30 this past June and we had some friends over to celebrate. Among his favorite gifts was an enormous 16 lb. pork tenderloin. It was giftwrapped and presented to him with care by his good friend, Bob, who obviously knows him well. We decided that the best use of the meat would be [...]
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For the Love of Food: Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Mash
Kale and raisins. Brussels sprouts and bacon fat. Thai food leftovers and eggs. Every so often, an unlikely, but truly delicious combination of foods will make its way into our normal dinnertime rotation. These mash-ups are noteworthy because they make new use of commonplace ingredients, and help us to expand our food and flavor horizons [...]
For the Love of Food: Curry Chicken with Vegetables
If you’re a beginner to intermediate level cook, you’ve probably found out by now that there are certain regional dishes that are best left up to the experts. Sure, there are a handful of international standards that are easy to replicate, or to add your personal touch to and call your own – a great [...]
For the Love of Food: How to Cook Baby Bock Choy
How to Cook Baby Bok Choy: 1. Rinse 2-4 well and pat dry 2. Chop a very little bit off the hard end 3. Slice each baby bok choy in half, lengthwise 4. Melt a big pad of butter ( Kerrygold Irish Butter) in a saute pan 5. Place each bok choy half in the [...]
For the Love of Food: Whole chicken on the grill with roasted asparagus and mushrooms
Chicken is a great source of protein, it’s mild enough for picky eaters, it’s easy to tell when it’s done, and there are a ton of recipes for it. The problem with chicken, though, is that it’s pretty boring and it often dries out if you saute or bake it. Thankfully, I found a great [...]
For the Love of Food: Quick and Easy Escarole
Escarole is awesome. It’s a member of the endive family, looks pretty similar to green leaf lettuce, and can be eaten raw or lightly cooked. It’s a great source of vitamin A, K , folic acid and dietary fiber. It tastes great, and is super-easy to prepare. We think it should be added to your [...]
For the Love of Food: Almond Crusted Spicy Pork Chops with a Hot Salad
Some people, when given a plate full of salad topped with chicken, will say “its not enough. I won’t get full”, or “I don’t like salads”. But if you put a plate of chicken, broccoli, zucchini, squash, cooked spinach, and cauliflower infront of them, they’ll gladly eat it and consider it a meal. Other than [...]
For the Love of Food: Chicken with mushrooms and roasted eggplant with a side of parsnip fries
This Just In: Parsnips are soooooo good! If you haven’t cooked them before, please try them in this recipe! Chicken with mushrooms and roasted eggplant with a side of parsnip fries Turn the oven onto 325 degrees and put one medium and one large pot of water on the stove to boil. Cut 3 chicken [...]
For the Love of Food: Banana Custard
In the heat of the summer, there are some cravings that just can’t be satisfied without giving in. Try as you might, an apple just isn’t going to cut it when all you want is ice cream. Banana Custard, (recipe originally heard on The Paleo Podcast by Robb Wolf) however, will be there when you [...]
For the Love of Food: Baked Salmon with Creamy Avocado Spread and Swiss Chard
Salmon is one of the few foods that has the creamy, delicious goodness of a gourmet dish, even when prepared using the simplest methods. Whether pan fried or baked, with toppings or without, salmon is a filling and very flavorful dish that can be enjoyed at a restaurant for $28 or at home for about [...]
