Late last week I was reading the blog of food author Michael Ruhlman, a favorite of mine, and he had a video post on how to make sausage. While I wouldn't consider myself an expert by any means, I … [Read more...]
herb and horseradish crusted rib eye roast
June 5, 2010 By 2 Comments
The other day I was approached by RedEnvelope to participate in a Father's Day gift promotion that I detailed today over on my fatherhood blog. To test out the gift I received, a wireless talking … [Read more...]
braciole di pollo
March 8, 2010 By 7 Comments
Recently I entered Perdue's Verifiably Good Video Contest where I submitted my Braciole di Pollo with Parmesan Herb Polenta and a Roasted Tomato Puree. In preparing this dish I drew inspiration from … [Read more...]
chocolate pasta with pork ragout
February 22, 2010 By 2 Comments
After the success I had with creating an Iron Chef America inspired dish last week it fueled my desire to attempt to replicate a dish I saw Chef Michael Symon make on the same episode. His dish was a … [Read more...]
creamy tomato bisque and paninis
February 21, 2010 By 1 Comment
On our fifth date I made my wife a somewhat elaborate dinner and afterwards she informed me that she would never be able to cook for me. When I said that I was going to make dinner she wasn't sure … [Read more...]
cola braised brisket tacos
February 16, 2010 By 3 Comments
The other night I was watching an Iron Chef America battle between Iron Chef Michael Symon and Chef Duff Goldman of Ace of Cakes fame. The secret ingredient for the night was chili peppers and … [Read more...]
roasted garlic duxelle
December 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A little more than a week ago I talked about the pork wellington that I would be making for my family's Christmas dinner. This past Saturday we had our Christmas dinner early thanks to my wife's … [Read more...]
stuffed crusted center cut pork roast
December 4, 2009 By 2 Comments
Nearly two weeks ago I was contemplating a celebratory dinner for my fatherhood blog's first 'blogoversary'. It had a been a really fun year connecting with so many great dads and moms and I was … [Read more...]
thanksgiving rewind: sides & sauces
December 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Continuing with the rewind, today I'm presenting a few basic recipes for the sides and sauces that I served on Thanksgiving. The pearl onion and cranberry sauce takes the place of a traditional … [Read more...]
