Bone marrow falls into one of those categories for me that, if it’s on the menu, I’m going to order it. It’s right up there with sea urchin, foie gras and caviar – decadent, rich, a little goes a long way. This roasted bone marrow recipe is a quick and simple way to prepare it at…
Archives for November 2016
Oxtail “Buco” Recipe
This recipe is mostly because I love oxtail and it was raining yesterday. It’ll make you feel warm inside and out on a cold day. It is similar to an Osso Buco, except with red wine instead of white and oxtail instead of veal. Don’t be afraid to adjust the seasonings as you cook this…
Bull and Grain. In Need. In Deed.
I happened to catch a glimpse of Chef Daniel Barron through the kitchen door at Bull and Grain, one of Hillcrest’s newest casual dining spots. That’s all there was to see. How two to four cooks sling food for a dining room and patio full of guests in a space smaller than the armoire I and my wardrobe have…
Shrimp Lettuce Wrap Recipe
If you’re looking for a way to cut some calories before the holiday season, this shrimp lettuce wrap recipe might be the thing you’re looking for. It’s flavorful, light and filling. You can tweak the protein to be chicken or even beef if you like. Definitely make the sauce, it brings all the flavors together…
Campfire Serves Up Smoke and Sizzle
A write up about a place called Campfire should be a perfect fit for the 241st birthday of the United States Marine Corps (Happy Birthday, Marines!). Except, I can’t remember even once in the Marine Corps eating a meal cooked over open flames, unless you count trying to cook a Meal-Ready-to-Eat (MRE) over a heat tab. That effort…
Crab & Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe
Fried rice is the perfect dish…you can make it with leftovers or plan a special version like this one. This fried rice recipe can be made into anything you want using just about any ingredients as well. From chicken, steak, sausage, vegetables, heck, even spam, it’s a great dish on its own or as an accompaniment….
Culinary Hedonism, Marshmallows and Octopus
An Evening of Culinary Hedonism…and, so much more. I remember a salmon dish my Dad always ordered at a favorite spot. The memory makes me smile. Mostly, because of my Dad. But, also, because of that salmon. You probably have memories like that, too. The special kind, wrapped in and around food, startling in their…