This is one of my wife’s favorite dishes and when it appeared in an episode of Brunch at Bobby’s, her silent “Ohhh, SNAP!” face and hopeful sideways glance told me this would be a big hit as brunch this weekend. Like a lot of things you do for yourself when toddlers are running around, I… [Continue Reading]
Gorgonzola Cheesesteak
The dishes I prepare largely revolve around meat. As you keep coming back, you’ll see that. My mind just doesn’t consider delicate greens when dreaming of dishes, and my use of produce is generally unsophisticated. I’m working toward making veggies less of an “oh, yeah” afterthought. Well, I WILL BE…I can’t say that I’ve started… [Continue Reading]
Half-Moons: The Backstory
With hindsight, maybe it was just a typical diner. But as a child, Dan-Dee Donuts was a weekend family destination. It wasn’t the type of greasy spoon that left you reeking of fried lard and required a change of clothes upon returning home. Dan-Dee’s was essentially a bakery with a large griddle, serving no-frills fare… [Continue Reading]
Fried Shrimp Po’Boy
That two-pound bag of frozen shrimp turned out to be a great investment: four dinners-for-two. Having already prepared a risotto and a lemon-shrimp pasta dish, my thoughts turned fried (full disclosure: fried food is never that far from my mind). I pictured a sandwich in my head, and the result was pretty much exactly as… [Continue Reading]
Pies n’ Thighs: Chicken Biscuit
Flaky biscuits, a couple of tablespoons of sweet butter, fried chicken and hot sauce. As a sandwich? Um…HELLS YEAH! Shan and I took the boys into the City today, mainly to get the chicken biscuit from the Pies n’ Thighs booth at Madison Square Park. Today is the last day the booths are open, and… [Continue Reading]