Category Archives: Entree
Romaine Wedge Salad
The thing I like about salads is the creative license that can be taken when building them. There are so many options of ingredients to choose from. Which greens? Just one type, or a mix of lettuces? What kind of
Romaine Wedge Salad
The thing I like about salads is the creative license that can be taken when building them. There are so many options of ingredients to choose from. Which greens? Just one type, or a mix of lettuces? What kind of
Fettuccine with Parsley and Butter
Sometimes even I am too busy (or lazy!) to cook up even my own recipes. That being said, I still don’t let myself suffer bad take-out or rummage through the pantry for who-knows-what to eat. In this recipe, fettuccine pasta
Fettuccine with Parsley and Butter
Sometimes even I am too busy (or lazy!) to cook up even my own recipes. That being said, I still don’t let myself suffer bad take-out or rummage through the pantry for who-knows-what to eat. In this recipe, fettuccine pasta
7-Bone Pot Roast
The hardest part about making this pot roast is waiting for it to cook. It takes only a few simple steps to prepare, but the slow roasting required to render it soft and tender to the bite is a wait
7-Bone Pot Roast
The hardest part about making this pot roast is waiting for it to cook. It takes only a few simple steps to prepare, but the slow roasting required to render it soft and tender to the bite is a wait
Baked Chicken Legs with Carrots & Potatoes
Chicken is such a wonderfully versatile animal to cook. I especially enjoy using the legs and thighs, not only because the dark meat tastes better, but it is also easier to cook. It is not as lean as the breast
Baked Chicken Legs with Carrots & Potatoes
Chicken is such a wonderfully versatile animal to cook. I especially enjoy using the legs and thighs, not only because the dark meat tastes better, but it is also easier to cook. It is not as lean as the breast
Roast Turkey & Gravy
Turkey doesn’t have to be a traumatic ordeal. There are two crucial words to remember when making this holiday centerpiece: TIMING and BRINING. Timing: decide when you want to serve the bird and plan your time backward accordingly so you
Roast Turkey & Gravy
Turkey doesn’t have to be a traumatic ordeal. There are two crucial words to remember when making this holiday centerpiece: TIMING and BRINING. Timing: decide when you want to serve the bird and plan your time backward accordingly so you
Spaghetti with Onions, Jalapeño, and Garlic
Do not be discouraged by the title ingredients of this pasta dish. I know it sounds intimidating – a trio of flavors that could leave you with a socially repelling aromatic aura. When the bold ingredients that make up the
Spaghetti with Onions, Jalapeño, and Garlic
Do not be discouraged by the title ingredients of this pasta dish. I know it sounds intimidating – a trio of flavors that could leave you with a socially repelling aromatic aura. When the bold ingredients that make up the
Chicken Pot Pie
I love any meal that comes complete in one neat little package. In this rustically quaint dish you will find chicken, carrots, peas, onions, and potatoes, all wonderfully enveloped in a buttery sauce with a crispy crust topping. The best
Chicken Pot Pie
I love any meal that comes complete in one neat little package. In this rustically quaint dish you will find chicken, carrots, peas, onions, and potatoes, all wonderfully enveloped in a buttery sauce with a crispy crust topping. The best
Broiler-Roasted Mustard Chicken
The great thing about chicken is the plethora of ways it can be prepared. Oven-roasting is usually one of the more flavorful, but slower ways of cooking this versatile bird. But in this instance, by butterflying the chicken and then
Broiler-Roasted Mustard Chicken
The great thing about chicken is the plethora of ways it can be prepared. Oven-roasting is usually one of the more flavorful, but slower ways of cooking this versatile bird. But in this instance, by butterflying the chicken and then
Beef Stew
The great thing about living in San Francisco is that with our mild climate, we can eat just about anything year-round. Take this beef stew for instance: such a hearty meal that is best enjoyed piping hot would not be
Beef Stew
The great thing about living in San Francisco is that with our mild climate, we can eat just about anything year-round. Take this beef stew for instance: such a hearty meal that is best enjoyed piping hot would not be
Pesto Chicken Penne with Tomato
This pasta is prepared with a ready-made pesto in a jar. It might cost you some street cred in the slow-food cooking movement, but it’s well worth it for the time saved. Besides, ready-made pestos are low on the
Pesto Chicken Penne with Tomato
This pasta is prepared with a ready-made pesto in a jar. It might cost you some street cred in the slow-food cooking movement, but it’s well worth it for the time saved. Besides, ready-made pestos are low on the
Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Spinach
I eat pasta so often that if I were to have it with meat, cheese, and/or a deliciously rich sauce every time, I’d be a carbohydrate-ticking-time-bomb just waiting for a heart attack. But for the purpose of a day-to-day meal,
Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Spinach
I eat pasta so often that if I were to have it with meat, cheese, and/or a deliciously rich sauce every time, I’d be a carbohydrate-ticking-time-bomb just waiting for a heart attack. But for the purpose of a day-to-day meal,
Potato and Corn Chunky Soup
Simple and hearty, this chunky soup is easy to make and has a nostalgic element of home-goodness. It is warm and filling, the potatoes give texture and thickness, while the creamed corn lends a light touch of sweetness. It is
Potato and Corn Chunky Soup
Simple and hearty, this chunky soup is easy to make and has a nostalgic element of home-goodness. It is warm and filling, the potatoes give texture and thickness, while the creamed corn lends a light touch of sweetness. It is
Roasted Portobello Mushroom
I love mushrooms, and the portobello is at the top of my list of favorite edible fungi. It has such great complex flavors and a wonderfully meaty, yet silky texture when you bite into it. And because it has a
Roasted Portobello Mushroom
I love mushrooms, and the portobello is at the top of my list of favorite edible fungi. It has such great complex flavors and a wonderfully meaty, yet silky texture when you bite into it. And because it has a
Tomato Pesto Pizza
Pizza does not always have to be covered in tomato sauce and cheese, and then overloaded with so many toppings and flavors that you don’t even know what it is you are eating anymore. Stripping down and building the pizza
Tomato Pesto Pizza
Pizza does not always have to be covered in tomato sauce and cheese, and then overloaded with so many toppings and flavors that you don’t even know what it is you are eating anymore. Stripping down and building the pizza
Fried Chicken Wings
Frying up just the wing portion is much easier than using an entire bird. You can get wings already cut, cleaned, and separated at the market, which saves time in the kitchen. Marinating the chicken in buttermilk is a classic
Fried Chicken Wings
Frying up just the wing portion is much easier than using an entire bird. You can get wings already cut, cleaned, and separated at the market, which saves time in the kitchen. Marinating the chicken in buttermilk is a classic
Citrus Roast Chicken
Preparing a chicken in its entirety is actually easier than in parts. There’s not much muss or fuss about cleaning it, nor is there much need for handling (compared to say, if you were making an equal amount of chicken
Citrus Roast Chicken
Preparing a chicken in its entirety is actually easier than in parts. There’s not much muss or fuss about cleaning it, nor is there much need for handling (compared to say, if you were making an equal amount of chicken
Braised Country-Style Pork Ribs
Braising is an ingenious and simple way to make this cut of pork into something even more juicy and tender than you could possibly imagine. It may take a long while to cook, but it is surprisingly quick and simple
Braised Country-Style Pork Ribs
Braising is an ingenious and simple way to make this cut of pork into something even more juicy and tender than you could possibly imagine. It may take a long while to cook, but it is surprisingly quick and simple
Honey Cowboy Baby Back Ribs
Cowboy Style, in my opinion is the best way to cook a rack of ribs. Especially if you have a great piece like I did, thanks to Prather Ranch (http://www.prmeatco.com). I think using too strong of a rub, or covering
Honey Cowboy Baby Back Ribs
Cowboy Style, in my opinion is the best way to cook a rack of ribs. Especially if you have a great piece like I did, thanks to Prather Ranch (http://www.prmeatco.com). I think using too strong of a rub, or covering
Broccoli Parmesan Linguine
I love pasta! This is such a quick and easy meal that I make all the time. The trick to making this dish is timing; begin cooking the broccoli immediately after dropping the pasta noodles into the boiling water. Doing
Broccoli Parmesan Linguine
I love pasta! This is such a quick and easy meal that I make all the time. The trick to making this dish is timing; begin cooking the broccoli immediately after dropping the pasta noodles into the boiling water. Doing
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