Tag: the epicurean pig
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Austin: Qui Review
Paul Qui is as close to Austin royalty as it gets. His East Side Kings have dominated the food truck scene, to the tune of three trucks and two brick and mortar restaurants. But the former Top Chef winner and Uchi and Uchiko chef de cuisine isn’t content with the culinary throne he’s carved out…
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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 lines of: “Eh, really?” or “Goat huh, um… why?”. To most, there is a stigma or stereotype when it comes to goat meat: Only poor, ethnic people eat it. Or it’s…
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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 Bite) from a business trip for a night of cooking at my house. Yosef and I sweated blood and tears (mainly tears… oh that brisket), over the summer at the sanctioned…
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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 like me and love the duality of sweet and salty, this recipe will be the taste bud tickler you’ve been waiting for. The Goods: 1 cup popcorn kernels 4 tablespoons vegetable…
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Apple and Blueberry Cobbler
I’m not a dessert person. Nor do I have a sweet tooth. That being said, others that I feed and love do. As a kid, anytime we went out to dinner, my mom would order a cobbler or crisp. It didn’t matter what other desserts were on the menu, she knew what she wanted before…
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Flashback: Master Chef Casting Call
Warning. Warning Warning. (This was an old post, written years ago, probably in anger with some attitude. I was snarky back then. I’m re-posting it solely to provide a little back story to the Master Chef Short Rib Recipe.) Casting call for new Fox reality TV show. Qualifications: Amateur chef or home cook= check…