Category Archives: What’s For Supper?

Beer-braised chicken with fennel

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

Any of you who have kept up with this blog for awhile know that Jess and I love our beer. And while drinking the stuff is normally just fine with us, we also like to cook with beer. Brown ales … Continue reading →

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Reverse-seared Freckle Face pork chop

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Some days, it feels like Hillcrest Artisan Meats invented pork. I know some of you out-of-town readers might not understand that, which means you need to get to Little Rock quickly and have lunch at the place so that all … 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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Drunken Beans

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

I know this might surprise some of you, but there are times when I do really stupid things. Sometimes those things are forgivable, like eating a bag of Famous Amos cookies and a Diet Coke for lunch, but sometimes I … Continue reading →

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Red Beans and Rice Cakes

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

By now, all of you must be aware of what a fan I am of The Southern Gourmasian, the unique and popular Little Rock food truck that playfully (and skillfully) takes Asian and Southern ingredients and combines them into some … Continue reading →

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Mussels with Chorizo

Posted on November 13, 2012 by

Jess and I are both huge fans of mussels, and so when we found some of the fresh, shiny shellfish at Pike Place Market in Seattle, we knew we had to have some for our supper that night. We had … Continue reading →

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Sauteed Mushrooms with Balsamic Vinegar

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

We love the taste of button mushrooms, especially the small brown “baby ‘bella” variety that are so common and cheap these days.  Earthy and sweet, with a firm texture that takes well to sauteing, these brown mushrooms are a constant … Continue reading →

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Beef Fajitas

Posted on March 4, 2012 by

The first thing you need to know about making really good fajitas is that you have to get the right cut of meat.  Sure, you might be able to get by with sirloin or tempted to make do with (God … Continue reading →

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