You know when people say that something they’re eating is “the greatest thing ever”? They’re talking about this sandwich. I would say that this is a convenient leftover recipe for the crockpot pork shoulder that I cooked the other day, and while certainly true, it wouldn’t be completely accurate. This Cuban was the reason that… [Continue Reading]
Slow-Cooked Asian Pork Shoulder
There is something idyllic about slow cooking, as though where low heat/high reward is the way food was meant to be prepared. Take your time. Enjoy the aromas. Build anticipation for the meal to come, and the payoff is that much greater. But I lived in New York City for 14 years, where your foot is… [Continue Reading]
Steak Chimichurri with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Like many partly determined people in the world using the new year as the motivator for a fresh start, I decided that as soon as I finished gorging over the holidays, the early days of 2012 would be different. I bought myself an Ellie Krieger cookbook and everything! Unfortunately, I’ve had several meals since that… [Continue Reading]
Chorizo and Chicken Risotto with Roasted Tomatoes
I enjoy finding ways to get fresh chorizo into my diet. I love the spice, the texture, and the flavor that creeps, seeps and blesses whatever is lucky enough to be cooking in the same pan. More than a superstar, it’s also a selfless partner. And so I thought chorizo would make a great ensemble player… [Continue Reading]
Bacon and Cheese Hashbrowns with Baked Eggs
A recent visit from my parents brought with it a 5-pound bag of salt potatoes. This is a ubiquitous Central New York taste of summer: new potatoes boiled in water so salty that the steam crystallizes on anything it touches, and drenched in butter. And yes, it’s as delicious as it sounds. A bag of… [Continue Reading]