NOTES Charring the cabbage comes from leaving it undisturbed, not flipping it constantly. Don’t salt mushrooms early. They’ll steam instead of brown. If your pan gets crowded, cook in batches. Browning = flavor. INGREDIENTS CABBAGE Green cabbage wedges (8 pieces, about 1¾-inch thick, core intact) Avocado oil (as needed) Water (½ cup total, divided as … Continue reading Charred Cabbage with Creamy Miso Mushrooms
Notes Total Time: 4+ hours Very similar to the Braised Chuck Roast & Mashed Potatoes recipe. INGREDIENTS Braised Short Ribs Bone-in beef short ribs (4–5 lb) Kosher salt (to taste) Freshly ground black pepper (to taste) Avocado oil (3 tbsp) Yellow onion, chopped (1 large) Carrots, chopped (2) Celery stalks, chopped (2) Garlic cloves, smashed … Continue reading Slow-Cooked Braised Short Ribs & Saffron Orzo
Notes Total Time: 5+ hours When cooking with red wine, boxed wine works perfectly (e.g. Costco). INGREDIENTS Braised Chuck Roast Chuck roast (1 roast, ~3–4 lb) Kosher salt (to taste) Freshly ground black pepper (to taste) Avocado oil (3 tbsp) Yellow onion, chopped (1 large) Carrots, chopped (2) Celery stalks, chopped (2) Garlic cloves, smashed … Continue reading Braised Chuck Roast & Mashed Potatoes
Notes Keep fillings light, as overstuffing makes the rolls difficult to seal. Rice paper softens quickly. Dip briefly and let it finish relaxing on the work surface. Arrange shrimp presentation-side down so they show cleanly through the wrapper. If you include rice, prep ahead of time. Adding a spicy element inside improves the balance. INGREDIENTS … Continue reading Shrimp Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
Notes Pumpkin puree adds both flavor and moisture; the dough will feel stickier than a standard sourdough. Trust the process. This recipe makes one loaf. I usually make two at a time and double everything below. If you’re mixing both loaves in one bowl, there’s no need to double the starter. A cold proof deepens … Continue reading Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Sourdough
You drive me crazyI just can’t sleepI’m so excited, I’m in too deepWhoa oh oh, crazy, but it feels alrightBaby, thinking of you keeps me up all night– Britney Spears, Crazy (1999) The Unequal Squeeze I tell myself I don’t care about the government printing money, because what can I actually do about it? But then someone … Continue reading The Weird Economy.
Notes The humidity & heat of your kitchen affect the dough consistency. Ingredients Sourdough Discard (1/2 cup) All Purpose Flour (1 cup) Cold Butter (8 tablespoons, grated) Jelly or Jam (or other preferred filling – I used Whole Foods Strawberry Fruit Spread) Cane Sugar (2 tablespoons) White vinegar (1 teaspoon) Egg (1) Salt Optional: Sprinkles Icing … Continue reading Sourdough Pop Tarts
Notes Timing considerations: The meatballs take 25 minutes to bake. Depending on the rice you make, arrange for it to finish about 5 minutes before serving. Meal Prep: Increase the ingredients to your preference. The portions below make about 3 bowls. Optional: Use zucchini noodles instead of rice. Ingredients Ground Chicken (1 pound) Egg (1) … Continue reading Mediterranean Bowl with Chicken Meatballs
“If he wanted to, he would,” has become a popular phrase over the past few years. Girls generally say it to encapsulate the idea that when a guy is genuinely interested in you and cares about you, his actions will show that desire. We have heard that actions speak louder than words ten thousand times, … Continue reading If He Wanted to, He Would.
Notes Recipe makes 4-5 servings INGREDIENTS Chicken breasts (~2 pounds, boneless, skinless) Cauliflower (1/2 – 1 pound of florets) Olive oil (1 tablespoon) Roasted Red Peppers (12 oz., drained & chopped) – comes in a 16 oz. jar Yellow Onion (1, diced) Garlic cloves (3-4, minced) Cream Cheese (8 oz.) Chicken broth (1/2 – 1 1/2 cups) … Continue reading Creamy Feta, Chicken, & Cauliflower (One Pot)
