Monthly Archives: April 2011

April 27, 2011

Crispy Braised Chicken Thighs with Olives, Lemon and Fennel, plus Sautéed Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Chile Flakes (Ad Hoc at Home)

I know it’s been a week since the last update, but at least this one’s a twofer. I decided I wanted to try braising, which is a technique that’s largely new to me (I know, what a rookie) and Ad … Continue reading →

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April 21, 2011

Pork Chops Au Poivre with Apple Leek Puree

I grew up in a working class family. My father worked for the post office, my mother was a housewife. My mom was a great cook, and she made dinner every day until my parents got divorced. My dad, who … Continue reading →

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April 18, 2011

Belle River Crawfish Pie

Recently I got a little free Amazon credit and decided to use it on John Besh’s My New Orleans. It showed up Tuesday while I was home sick from work and desperately in need of some entertainment. I spent a … Continue reading →

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April 14, 2011

West Side Market: It’s Like Heaven, But in Cleveland

Earlier this month I went to the West Side Market for the first time. I’d heard about it back when I was a meat cutter at Sam’s Club. One of the guys I worked with had been a butcher all … Continue reading →

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April 12, 2011

Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb with Honey Mustard Glaze

Today I cooked Thomas Keller’s Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Honey Mustard Glaze (Ad Hoc at Home, pg 59). This was one of the easiest recipes I’ve made from that book, and was quite excellent. My wife said it was … Continue reading →

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April 12, 2011

Introduction

Late last year I decided that I was going to take up cooking as a hobby. I use the word “hobby” a lot differently than most people. When someone says they have a hobby, they normally mean something they do … Continue reading →

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