Charred Octopus with White Beans and Goat Chorizo
To some, staring down a plate featuring a tentacle, might prove nerve racking, prompting nightmares of Captain Nemo and his giant squid. Others might…
Recipes
Roasted Wild Boar Belly
What can I say? This post has been long over due. Having a pork-centric website without a post on the glories of pork belly…
Braised Wild Boar Pig Cheeks
Porkalicious meat scallops… That’s what is hiding away in the cheek cavity of that delicious swine. Those circular, meltingly tender pieces of meat know…
Simple Gumbo Recipe
I have always wanted to go to New Orleans, yet the opportunity has alluded me so far. So my goal was to visit there via my…
Chicken Thighs with Collard Greens and Black Eyed Peas
As a precursor to an upcoming trip to Austin and the desire to recreate some childhood flavors I grew up with, I wanted to…
Cauliflower Soup with Truffle, Lemon & Thyme
People either like or dislike (hate or love) this brother of broccoli. I’ve always viewed cauliflower as a versatile vegetable that can take on…
Crispy Skinned Salmon with Lime, Chili, Garlic Butter
It brings a tear to my eye when I see someone discard fish skin (or chicken skin for that matter). They don’t realize they…
Morrocan Braised Goat Recipe
The mere mention of eating goat tends to illicit a head tilting, bewildered look, normally followed with a half smile and something along the…
Classic Chicken Paella with a Kansas Twist
I had the opportunity towards the end of last year to detour my good friend and fellow food writer Yosef Silver (aka. This American…
Bacon Caramel Popcorn
It’s been awhile since my last post (holidays, flu and life), but I’m hoping this post will make up for lost time. If you’re…