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Category: Recipes

Ode to the Microwave Breakfast Sandwich

Look – not everything on this blog is designed to be haut cuisine. Some things – like this Microwave Breakfast Sandwich – are just practical. And delicious.

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Posted on February 3, 2025February 17, 2025 by jamesbradfordgrayPosted in Complete Meals, Cuisine, In the Kitchen, Inspiration, RecipesTagged breakfast sandwich, homemade breakfast sandwich, microwave breakfast sandwich, microwaved breakfast sandwich, quick breakfast sandwich. Leave a comment

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

This is perfect weeknight comfort food – savory, thinly sliced steak, caramelized onions, sweet bell peppers and umami-packed mushrooms, all stuffed into a soft hoagie roll. Pair it with a crisp lager or IPA. Ready in less than 30 minutes.

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Posted on January 27, 2025March 11, 2025 by jamesbradfordgrayPosted in Beef and Lamb, Complete Meals, Cuisine, Dinner Tonight, In the Kitchen, Inspiration, New World, Recipes, Weeknight DinnersTagged how to make a philly cheesesteak at home, how to make philly cheesesteaks at home, Philadelphia cheesesteak, philadelphia cheesesteak sandwich, philly cheesesteak recipe, philly cheesesteak sandwich, philly cheesesteak sandwiches, philly cheesesteaks, steak and cheese sandwich. Leave a comment

Tuscan Grilled Chicken with Burst Cherry Tomatoes and Angel Hair Pasta

This bright and flavorful pasta is especially suited to warm summer evenings, but can be enjoyed any time of year. It pairs perfectly with a crisp, dry white wine (such as pinot grigio).

Total cook time is probably around an hour, but can be shortened to 30 minutes by using rotisserie or pre-made grilled chicken from the deli section at the grocery store.

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Posted on January 20, 2025March 11, 2025 by jamesbradfordgrayPosted in Chicken, Complete Meals, In the Kitchen, Inspiration, Mediterranean, Old World, On the Grill, Pasta, Recipes, Weeknight DinnersTagged burst cherry tomatoes, Tuscan chicken, Tuscan grilled chicken, tuscan grilled chicken with burst cherry tomatoes, Tuscan grilled chicken with burst cherry tomatoes and angel hair pasta. Leave a comment

Saffron Grilled Chicken Kebabs

These chicken kebabs are simple to make, and are a sure crowd pleaser any time of year.

Saffron, once considered the world’s most elusive and prohibitively expensive spice, is now readily available at Amazon and other specialty grocers like Trader Joe’s.

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The Notorious B.I.D. (Big Italian Dinner)

Here it is: Your complete guide to making a Big Italian Dinner that will warm your heart and soul this winter.

Crank up the Pavarotti (or Sinatra, or whatever makes you feel Italian), open a nice Chianti, and get ready to feast like a wise-guy.

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⛋ Kitchen Notes | FALL 2026

Seasonal Feature

Pistachio-Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb with Parsley-Mint Chimichurri

This dinner is a segue into fall. The lamb is earthy and evokes deep summer, while the heirloom carrots foreshadow the cool and fragrant months to come, with just a hint of warm spices and maple. Crispy smashed potatoes are comforting yet not too rich, and the bright peppery arugula salad provides a welcome jolt of acidity to balance this flavorful meal.

Pistachio-Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb with Parsley-Mint Chimichurri – The Intrepid Gourmet

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.

Morning Coffee Read

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.

Food Science

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.

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.

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

About The Intrepid Gourmet

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Category: Recipes

Ode to the Microwave Breakfast Sandwich

Look – not everything on this blog is designed to be haut cuisine. Some things – like this Microwave Breakfast Sandwich – are just practical. And delicious.

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

This is perfect weeknight comfort food – savory, thinly sliced steak, caramelized onions, sweet bell peppers and umami-packed mushrooms, all stuffed into a soft hoagie roll. Pair it with a crisp lager or IPA. Ready in less than 30 minutes.

Tuscan Grilled Chicken with Burst Cherry Tomatoes and Angel Hair Pasta

This bright and flavorful pasta is especially suited to warm summer evenings, but can be enjoyed any time of year. It pairs perfectly with a crisp, dry white wine (such as pinot grigio).

Total cook time is probably around an hour, but can be shortened to 30 minutes by using rotisserie or pre-made grilled chicken from the deli section at the grocery store.

Saffron Grilled Chicken Kebabs

These chicken kebabs are simple to make, and are a sure crowd pleaser any time of year.

Saffron, once considered the world’s most elusive and prohibitively expensive spice, is now readily available at Amazon and other specialty grocers like Trader Joe’s.

The Notorious B.I.D. (Big Italian Dinner)

Here it is: Your complete guide to making a Big Italian Dinner that will warm your heart and soul this winter.

Crank up the Pavarotti (or Sinatra, or whatever makes you feel Italian), open a nice Chianti, and get ready to feast like a wise-guy.

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