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Grilled, Stuffed Chicken Breasts, or Good Recipe Gone Bad
There is a great Cook’s Illustrated recipe for grilled, stuffed chicken breasts that I’ve used exactly and with some personal modifications to make a really yummy meal. Unfortunately, in spite of their detailed instructions, my presentation is always lacking. If you’re someone who isn’t photographing your meals for a blog, this might work better overall. […] Read More
Fried Chicken
I may be ambivalent about meat in general, but that rule doesn’t seem to apply to good fried chicken. I don’t make it often, but there’s something to be said for that delicious crunchy crust. When I make a batch, I make enough to have leftovers for lunch and dinner the next day. I’ve been […] Read More
Steel Cut Oat Pancakes
I haven’t been giving nearly enough attention to breakfast. With my half marathon training, I haven’t been eating big, hearty breakfasts like pancakes because I just can’t work out with a full stomach. But when I went away for Labor Day weekend, I slacked off on the training and went into a full-blown breakfast-loving carb […] Read More
Quick Dessert: Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Sometimes you need a quick dessert that doesn’t look like you just went to Safeway and bought the $2.99 box of chocolate chip cookies. Behold: chocolate-covered strawberries. I’ve never known anyone that wasn’t impressed by them. Why use the store-bought stuff instead of melting your own chocolate at home? The packaged stuff contains mysterious ingredients […] Read More
Kitchen Mishaps
I’ve had the same hand mixer since my bridal shower more than a dozen years ago. About a year ago, it started acting funny. By “funny” I mean that the lowest of its three speeds didn’t work anymore. This can be a bit of a problem when you’re trying to gently incorporate flour into a […] Read More
Peruvian Chicken
This recipe came from the Whole Foods app on my iPhone, a handy little tool that allows you to search for meals as you wander through the supermarket wondering what to make for dinner. I don’t always make the drive to Whole Foods, but I’ll bet that I use the app twice a week. The […] Read More
Creamy Tangy Cole Slaw
I’d been looking for a lightly creamy cole slaw that doesn’t weigh down the benefits of raw cabbage with an ocean of fat and calories. Unable to find one online, I whipped up my own. I try very hard to avoid processed foods — things with ingredients not found in nature. Mayo pretty much violates […] Read More
What’s in Season? September
In most of the country, the early days of September remind you that summer is drawing to a close. In northern California, September is still squarely in the summer season, leaving us more than a little bit surprised that the summer fruits have vanished from the market. Our “Corn Man” will be switching to apple […] Read More
Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Balsamic Fig Sauce
It’s fig season in California! Fresh figs are amazing, especially when topped with a dollop of goat cheese and roasted at 450 for 5 minutes until the cheese just starts to turn golden. Dried figs aren’t designed for the same straight-up sweetness, but they make a nice addition to sauces. Ingredients Light olive oil 4 […] Read More
In a Pickle
If there’s one food-related love that I share with my grandmother, it’s pickles. There was never a Sunday dinner without some form of pickle on the table. Betty and I would debate the merits of the pickle du jour — too much dill, not enough garlic — while everyone else ignored them entirely. Wandering through […] Read More
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