Hatch Hatch Hooray! It’s one of my favorite times of year! Hatch Chile season is upon us and that means its time to celebrate one of the most wonderful peppers in existence – the New Mexico Hatch Chile. It’s a short season – August and September only, so take advantage while you can! Continue reading “Hatch Hatch Hooray!” →
How to Cook Asparagus Perfectly Asparagus isn’t properly appreciated because so often, it’s tortured and terribly overcooked. Perfect asparagus should be bright green and tender yet just a little snappy; it should retain a hint of firmness but be easy to bite through. Read on to learn the simple secrets to getting perfectly cooked asparagus every time. Continue reading “How to Cook Asparagus Perfectly” →
Corned Beef and Cabbage This St. Patrick’s Day Special only requires 15 minutes of prep, and makes your house smell awesome all day. Just make sure you don’t have other plans for your oven! Read on for a Bonus Round: Horseradish Cream Sauce Continue reading “Corned Beef and Cabbage” →
Crunchy Chicken Cutlets with Saffron Risotto Shatteringly crisp chicken cutlets are paired with a creamy saffron risotto to make the perfect pairing in this Cotolette di Pollo e Risotto alla Milanese This recipe, which hails from Milan, Italy contains a couple of great secrets that will serve you well in other recipes too, namely (1) How to nail the perfect chicken cutlet, and (2) How to make a perfect risotto without having to stir it for an hour. Lastly, this looks complex but it’s actually not too hard – just detailed. Try this soon – the results speak for themselves. Continue reading “Crunchy Chicken Cutlets with Saffron Risotto” →
Classic Chicken Marsala This classic American-Italian Dish is comfort food at it’s best. Crank up the Pavarotti, uncork a bottle of wine, and prepare yourself for a meal that will challenge the best New York Italian hole-in-the-wall joint any day. Best part? Easy: 30 minutes start to finish. Continue reading “Classic Chicken Marsala” →
The Intrepid Gourmet 