Ssso, what to do with a large pork shoulder bone? Hmmm? Tonkotsu ramen broth! (Any excuse for ramen, right?) This stock is slightly different than most other bone broth recipes, as it needs to remain at a pretty steady hard boil for a lengthy amount of time, rather than a slow simmer. Other than that,…
Month: September 2020
Pork Soft Tacos
At my house, we eat tacos on Tuesdays, but the same is also true for any other day that ends in y. I’ve wrapped everything from tofu to fried green tomatoes up in tortillas, and my fridge is always stocked with them. What I miss most though is fresh, handmade corn tortillas! As soon as…
Pernil
When the first autumn leaves started painting the trails on my hikes with crimson, gold, and bronze a couple weeks ago, I found myself drifting away in memories of scenic drives across the Western Turnpike during Peak Season. The rolling countryside, glistening ponds, rocky rivers, and miles of gorgeous fall colors made me feel lightyears…
Rasam Chicken Soup
Back in June, I had notifications set to alert me when Padma Lakshmi’s Taste the Nation was available to stream on Hulu, and I binged it in two days. Every episode inspired me, but the dish I was craving to try at home the most was the Rasam dish Padma and her mother cooked together…
Slow Cooker Pintos
Growing up, beans and rice was one of my favorite meals. My father liked his beans with smoked ham hocks. So, that’s how my mother cooked them. She and my sister thought ham hocks were disgusting, however, and wouldn’t touch them, and, because I was often lumped into their “lady like” preferences by default of…
Summer Squash Risotto
Admittedly, summer squash is a veg I usually pass over preferring its doppelganger, zucchini, instead. The wifey brought home summer squash, however, and honestly I felt grateful for the change. I don’t have anything against this cheery, yellow vegetable except very unpleasant childhood memories. Growing up, my mother’s summer squash, boiled to death with white…
Braised Honey Gochujang Thighs
This recipe is a little spicy, a little sweet, and pretty easy to throw together. Don’t have Gochuchang paste on hand? Swap it out for Sriracha. Like it more sweet than spicy? Increase the honey. Taste, adjust, and tweak this recipe until it’s just right for you. Ingredients 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 2 tbsp…
Insta Pot Ragu
Is there anything more homey and comforting than the tangy, umami smells of simmering tomato sauce? I think most of us will agree that a bowl of al dente pasta and ragu is a universally loved dish, and with the kiddos back to virtual school now, easy weeknight dinners are a must. Back when my…
Peri Peri Wings
The first Peri Peri chicken I had was at Nando’s in Baltimore, and now their delicious sauces are available at most grocery stores. My favs are their Medium and XX Hot sauces. The Medium sauce is citrusy with a nice vinegar tang, and just the right amount of heat. The XX Hot is, well, an…
Smoke & Charm Farm 