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Beer-braised chicken with fennel

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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Sausage stuffed galantine and dill celeriac mash

One of our more popular posts is this recipe for a roasted chicken galantine, a play on the classic French dish that roasts a boneless, stuffed chicken to serve hot rather than the traditional method of poaching and serving cold. … Continue reading

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The happenings, and some stir fry

We’ve had a busy time of late, but it’s all been in the name of expansion! Thanks to all of your kind donations, I was able to purchase a digital recorder, something that will enable me to pursue a new … Continue reading

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Caesar Dressing

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

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

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

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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Red Beans and Rice Cakes

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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…And We’re Back!

What a month November was, and what a month December has turned out to be! Jess and I got married, Jess found a new job, and we moved from our tiny apartment in Bryant to a much larger place in … Continue reading

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Monkfish Bourguinon

Monkfish, the ugly fish known as the “poor man’s lobster,” is one of the stranger fish I’ve ever encountered, and its light, sweet flavor and meaty texture makes for a nice substitute for meat in a way that most fish … Continue reading

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