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. It is important to use full-fat coconut milk to achieve an authentically creamy result. Panang curry paste can be purchased online or at an Asian market – Maesri is my preferred brand. Lastly, as with all curries, this involves some quick stove-work… so be sure to have your ingredients all lined up and ready to go before begin to cook.

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The OG New Mexico Chicken Chili Verde

The recipe that started this blog.

Admittedly, this is a little time consuming for a weeknight dinner, but it’s not that bad – probably a little more than an hour if your prep skills are good; 90 minutes if you’re prep is on the slower side. Do you grocery shopping and prep your veggies for this one over the weekend, and then make it earlier on in the week to beat the Monday or Tuesday blues.

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Cajun Jambalaya

Today is Mardi Gras, which means it’s time for some Cajun Jambalaya!  The observant chef will notice that this dish bears a striking resemblance to paella, but somewhat simpler and with different ingredients.

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Honey Lime & Adobo Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Jalapeño Cilantro Chimichurri

The majority of this meal can be prepped a day in advance – and the prep time is less than 30 minutes – so put it together the night before for a perfectly delicious midweek pick-me-up the next day.

Serve with cilantro-lime rice, sliced avocado, and a grilled veg and you’ve got yourself dinner.

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Boneless Buffalo Wings

When I was in college in Amherst, MA there was this bar called “The Hangar” that was famous for it’s boneless Buffalo “wings” – which of course are really chicken tenders tossed in Buffalo sauce. But man, they were addictive.

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