A food blog from Chicago about keeping it simple in the kitchen
After years of overcooking salmon, I’ve tried numerous ways to make slow cooked salmon that is flavorful and not dried out. My favorite so far is this miso ginger glazed salmon that is poached in olive oil. This is similar to poaching halibut in parchment paper with olive oil, though […]
If you love the earthy, nutty, salty, umami packed flavor of fresh parmesan, then you’ve surely done your best to grate a chunk of parmesan down to the rind and get every last bit. But what do you do with leftover parmesan rinds? While I’ve heard some people eat them, […]
When it’s winter, and it’s cold outside, there are a few dishes that are perfect for the weather: like chili or beef burgundy. And then there are side dishes, like roasted root vegetables, that are absolutely fitting for this time of year. Especially when it’s a roasted root vegetable medley […]
These crispy smashed baby potatoes are a great alternative to french fries and tater tots because of their small size and crispy exterior. Kids love the size, parents love that they don’t need to be fried in oil. They also don’t include a long list of unpronounceable ingredients like you […]
Make awesome Pulled Pork that doesn’t need any added BBQ sauce in just over an hour! Your Pressure Cooker (or Instant Pot) does all the work. Read more to find out how
If there’s one recipe that everyone should make one time from scratch, it’s the classic Beef Burgundy. It’s also one of the more time consuming recipes around, so I was looking for a way to save time. The answer is to make beef burgundy in a pressure cooker, instead of […]
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I love the flavor of grilled salmon, but don’t love when it’s overcooked. The solution is slow roasted salmon, protected by a cedar plank, and grilled at a lower temperature. There was a clickbait food site article I read recently about “10 Foods You Should NEVER Cook on a Grill”. […]
As a general rule, anything is better when frittered. And way back, there used to be a Southern restaurant in Chicago that had these amazing deep fried corn fritters. While I’ve never been able to find anything as close to their recipe, I think these are still pretty delicious Yellow […]
We have a Sunday tradition called “Kitchens” where we take turns picking from a list of kid-friendly dinner options. Each of these options is basically a lot of individual ingredients so that each family member can customize their own dinner – whether it’s a pizza, stir fry or a burger […]
A blog from Chicago about making awesome dishes and keeping it simple in the kitchen. My focus is on fresh ingredients and minimal preparation that maximizes flavor (though sometimes I do go a little over the top.)
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