Corned Beef and Cabbage

This recipe 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! I vaguely remember my mom attempting to make this St. Patrick's Day classic one time during my childhood. As I remember, it involved braising the corned beef by … Continue reading Corned Beef and Cabbage

Southwest Pork Chili Verde

This simple Southwestern stew is as simple as it is delicious. Instant Pot, Slow-cooker, and the traditional oven braise all work equally well and yield spectacular results. Ingredients 3-5lbs Pork Shoulder (aka "Pork Butt") - I prefer bone in for added flavor, but boneless works too 1 Large onion, quartered and ends removed 2-3 shallots, … Continue reading Southwest Pork Chili Verde

Paella: How to Make an Edible Art

“If you really want to make a friend, go to someone’s house and eat with him… the people who give you their food give you their heart.” – Cesar Chavez Paella is that it is a social dish. It's built - layer by layer - in one pan and served at the … Continue reading Paella: How to Make an Edible Art

All American Beef Stew

Yankee Cooking At Its Best This New England Classic is easy to make, but does require a long braise. The active cooking time is probably an hour or less. It is even better the second day. The first time I made this, the aroma filled my SoCal home and brought me straight back to my … Continue reading All American Beef Stew

Traditional Japanese Ramen

This is not the ramen you had in college Okay, the bad news first, but don't skip: This takes two days to make. The good news is that it's probably only a couple hours on Day 1, and a couple hours on Day 2. Mostly, you just have to plan ahead and commit - but … Continue reading Traditional Japanese Ramen

Khao Soi Curry

This version of curry hails from Northern Thailand and is all at once warming, comforting and deeply flavorful. As with any dish, it is important to check for taste as you go - you want to carefully balance Salt, Acid, Heat and Sweet. Ingredients For the Curry 2 Tablespoons coconut oil (preferred) or other neutral, … Continue reading Khao Soi Curry

How to Make Chowder

This post invites you to experiment - it is a blueprint and a technique, not a rigid recipe that must be followed. Use whatever ingredients you have on hand, or whatever you like. There is a lot of fierce debate about what makes a soup a chowder - or if chowder is a type of … Continue reading How to Make Chowder

New England Yankee Pot Roast

Beef Chili II

This hearty beef chili follows the same method as most other soups and stews and can be done in the oven in 4 hours or in a slow cooker over 4-8 hours. It is an updated version with a little less heat (the previous version had a whole can of chilis in Adobo!) and a … Continue reading Beef Chili II

Tuscan Style Roasted Red-Pepper and Tomato Basil Soup

This recipe is a riff on classic tomato soup, but the addition of fresh basil and roasted red-peppers bring it a superior depth and a fresh, vegetal brightness that truly elevates this dish to the next level. Serve with grilled cheese, in a bread bowl, with a rustic hunk of French bread, with soup crackers … Continue reading Tuscan Style Roasted Red-Pepper and Tomato Basil Soup