Salt Cured Egg Yolks
Salt-cured egg yolks are the best thing since grated parmesan. Making them is very simple: Cure, wait, dry, and enjoy. Salt curing typically relies on the simplest, most …
Heaven and Earth Mashed Potatoes “aka” Himmel un Ääd
Heaven and Earth Mashed Potatoes or as they are called in Germany, Himmel un Ääd. The recipe was first referenced back in the 18th century. Heaven and …
Lemon Bulgur Pilaf
Lemon Bulgur Pilaf is one of my favorite recipes, it’s so easy to cook. It almost looks like I knew what I was doing. The …
The Best Ever Green Harissa Recipe
We live in a wonderful world of spices herbs and seasonings, including green harissa; a North African condiment made of jalapeño peppers and spices. This is …
Extra Crispy Roasted Idaho Potatoes
Extra crispy roasted Idaho potatoes and bitterly delicious garlicky broccoli rabe is a dish where the ingredients speak for themselves and where the simplicity makes …
Over the Top, Roasted Chestnut, Sausage Stuffing
I think that sometimes we just need to reprogram our brains and direct all of our energy into something great and good for the soul, …
Crushed Green Chickpeas, Shiro Miso Butter, Pistachio
Crushed green chickpeas with Shiro Miso butter and pistachio is a dish that is all about umami. For many years, there were four recognized basic taste …
Lemon Chickpeas, Kale, Sumac, EVOO
Lemon chickpeas are classic Mediterranean comfort food. As a chef, I have the good fortune to be surrounded with awesome food and, as a bonus, what better …
Kisir Salad, an Ancient Grain for Modern Times
Sometimes we forget about the simple things in life and making Kisir salad is one of them. Kisir is a traditional salad in Turkish cuisine made …
Griebenschmalz, Almost Famous No Awards Yet
Griebenschmalz, Almost Famous No Awards Yet. My wife condemned that recipe right away as “unhealthy” and told me to avoid it like the plague. In our …