Tag: epicurean pig
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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 find the idea simply unappetizing or “unusual”, far exceeding their epicurean comfort zone. Thankfully, the octopus hate is on the decline, as you see it cropping up on menus throughout the…
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Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sweets and treats are not my thing. I’m a savory, salty guy to the core. But with it being the holidays, I felt the need to do some baking. And if I was going to bake, I planned on finding a way to incorporate my favorite ingredient: salt. Salted sweets are nothing new and seem…
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The Epicurean “Rub”
Everyone has a favorite rub (get those dirty thoughts out of your head… we’re talking food here). This is a rub I make in batches that works well on chicken, pork and BBQ (for BBQ, I’ll add brown or maple sugar to the mix). I don’t bother adding salt, as I always salt and pepper…