Corn on the cob most likely was as important a food staple to Native Americans as the potato was to the Irish on the far side of the sea. Today millions of people enjoy corn kernels popped, salted and drenched in butter, or the whole cob steamed, barbecued or roasted with salt and drenched with butter and a variety of …
Timeless Chicken N’ Dumplings
Cold winter months are perfect for nesting in the kitchen and cooking up some tummy warming, yummy dishes for the family. What could be more timeless and appreciated than a pot of chicken and dumplings? Well, maybe a beef stew, but the creamy deliciousness of the chicken base and satisfying denseness of dumplings is hard to beat. It may take …
Throw(up)Back Thursday: Milk Chicken Recipe
Food and dining have come a long way since the retro days as this dated recipe for Milk Chicken vividly and near nauseously proves. Not only is the entire concept of this dish off-putting but the verbiage lacks a certain finesse we modern day gastronomes have grown accustomed to. Granted, there are many diners and purveyors of European inspired dishes …
Kosher and Christmas Delight: Brussels Sprout Latkes
My, how the lowly Brussels sprout has risen from the veggie sure to turn up noses and turn off palates to the increasingly popular menu item at some of the finest restaurants in the world. The little cabbages have even become darn near a staple at holiday dinner tables of late. These luscious Brussels sprout latkes are perfect for any …
The Threat of Sticky Figgy Pudding
*Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer. We won’t go until we get some- There must be a reason so many minstrels have sung praises to the traditional Christmas Figgy pudding, the origins of which date back to 16th century England. The carolers in the classic Christmas standard, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, clamor for this …
Smashed Brussels With Garlic & Parmi
I’ve always loved Brussels sprouts: those delectable little cabbages. In the past decade they’ve come into their own in a wide variety of ways. Here’s a nice little twist to roasted Brussels. Smashed Brussels With Garlic and Parmi Ingredients: 1 pound Brussels sprouts 2 tablespoons olive oil Three to four garlic cloves chopped 1 pinch red pepper flakes Course …