Monthly Archives: March 2013

Caesar Dressing

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

One of my favorite things to do in the kitchen is to make recipes that require an emulsion to come out right. Things like aioli, hollandaise, and traditional mayonnaise all do exactly what common wisdom says can’t be done: force … Continue reading →

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Panko-Parmesan oven-fried chicken salad with honey-Dijon dressing

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

A couple of weeks ago, Jess and I spent a lovely weekend in her hometown of Glenwood. We visited with her parents and brother (who was in from Colorado), and when the last, lazy Sunday came around, we gathered ’round … Continue reading →

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Mashed parsnips, baby broccoli, seared tuna

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

The parsnip is one of the most underrated vegetables around. Looking like fat, white carrots, this humble root vegetable is far more delicious and versatile. Sweet, slightly peppery, and milder than root veggies like turnips, the parsnip is a good … Continue reading →

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Braised chard, honey-ginger glazed carrots, and filet mignon

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

The filet isn’t my favorite cut of beef (that would be the ribeye), but I do enjoy them from time to time — especially when I come a across a couple for a good price as I did tonight. We’ve … Continue reading →

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The Agony and the Ecstasy

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

Years ago, I read a book by Crossett native and former OU and Dallas Cowboys coach Barry Switzer called Bootlegger’s Boy, mostly because my parents hail from Crossett and my grandmother always shook her head when referring to those white … Continue reading →

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