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⛋ FEATURE | Weeknight Dinner

Panang Curry

Panang Curry – sometimes Phanaeng – hails from central Thailand (although it is sometimes confused with Penang, Malaysia). It features a rich, savory-sweet broth based in both peanuts and coconut milk.

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Dinner Tonight

Jerk Chicken with Mango-Avocado Salsa

This fragrant, firey chicken can be yours within an hour of coming home from work, as long as you’re willing to do about 15 minutes of prep the night before. Marinate overnight for best results – then just grill it up and enjoy. Serve with Mango Avocado Salsa, and white rice for a healthy, delicious meal.

4 minute read

Appetizer Special

Truly Crispy Buffalo (And Other) Wings

The secret to truly crispy, restaurant-style buffalo wings lies in one simple, surprising ingredient. Simple, delicious and classic – these wings are perfect for your next backyard party, gameday, or just for fun. Wash them down with an ice cold IPA poured into a frosted glass if you’ve got one. Serve with bleu cheese dressing

3 minute read

Appetizer Special

Essential Garlic Bread

This quick and easy version of Garlic Bread is made from pantry and fridge essentials, comes together in a flash, and is a perfect accompaniment or side dish to almost any meal.

3 minute read

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⛋ Kitchen Notes | SUMMER 2026

Seasonal Feature

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

For me, this dessert evokes the magic of the deep summers of my childhood – fresh rhubarb, cut straight from the garden and luscious, ripe strawberries pulled fresh from the vine, still warm from the blazing summer sun. I was fortunate enough to have both growing up in the small New England town of Boxborough, where I spent what seemed like endless summers helping out in my dad’s garden, catching fireflies, and sleeping out on the porch listening to the symphony of crickets as I fell asleep. This dessert reminds me of those days.

5 Minute Read

Featured Dinner

Grilled Saffron Rack of Lamb with Mediterranean Herbs & Spices

This rack of lamb is the perfect entrée for these first days of summer, and is full of Mediterranean flavor. Grill it over mesquite (or any hardwood) for extra flavor.

4 minute read

Morning Coffee Read

“It’s Called Cooking…”

A few years ago I accidentally dumped an entire five-quart Dutch oven of coq au vin into the back of a friend’s oven.

Wine. Chicken. Mushrooms. Pearl onions.

Everywhere.

4 minute read

Gear

Here Are The Best Chef’s Aprons You Can Buy This Summer

Aprons – even expensive ones – are still cheaper than clothes. Here are the best aprons money can buy in 2025 for all your Fall cooking adventures.

4 minute read

Food Science

The Truth About MSG

MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) has gotten a bad rap for decades, but the question remains: is it really as bad for you as everyone thinks?

15 minute read

Quick Read

Steak au Poivre with Apple Brandy Pink Peppercorn Sauce

Using Pink Peppercorns elevates this dish by contributing a fruity, floral depth while Himalayan Pink Salt provides a minerality which perfectly complements any cut of beef.

3 minute read

Tips & Tricks

7 Kitchen Hacks Used By Pro Chefs That You Should Be Using At Home

If you want to learn to cook like the pros, start with some of these tried-and-true pro hacks that have the potential to make your life infinitely easier in the kitchen.

7 minute read

Gear

These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things…

“Japanese chefs believe that their soul goes into their knives once they start using them… You wouldn’t put your soul in the dishwasher, now would you?” — Masaharu Morimoto

7 minute read

About The Intrepid Gourmet

Hi! My name is Jim. I'm so glad you found your way to my blog!

I'm an avid cook, recipe developer and culinary enthusiast. At the end of the day though, I'm just a regular guy who loves cooking, eating, and sharing a fantastic meal with others.

I firmly believe cooking is for everyone, and that anyone who wants to learn to cook - and cook well - can do so.

As my grandfather used to say "If you can read, you can cook!" There is literally nothing to stop you from trying your hand in the kitchen - you'll be surprised what you can do!

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Disclaimer Cooking can be a thrilling experience, but is also inherently dangerous because most of the time it means using heat, which means fire, and sharp things, like knives, to say nothing of eating raw or undercooked things that might be housing various diseases, including but not limited to bacteria, salmonella, e Coli, trichinosis, etc. which can poison you.

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