We eat a lot of chicken at my house—it’s cheap, versatile and good for you. But we are dark meat people—legs for me, thighs for my beloved and we’ll both choose a back over everything when available. We OD’ed on white meat with the creation of boneless, skinless chicken breasts. They were convenient, but you really had to do something special to them to make them taste good. Our kids prefer the … [Read more...]
German Apple Pancake
I’ve mentioned earlier that I love to cook and that while not a great cook, I do okay. My favorite recipes by far, are stupid easy ones that never fail. It also helps if they look impressive…enter German Apple Pancake. This pancake is not your Denny’s doughy disk heaped with fake apple goop and whipped cream. Rather, it’s the refined second cousin once removed, made of a delicate batter … [Read more...]
Slow Roasted Pork
I am not a great cook. In fact, I would rate myself an only slightly better than average cook, giving myself a slight edge only because I love to cook. I am a foodie. I love all things food, based not just on taste, but what it looks like, how it smells - even how it feels in my mouth. For me, eating is an all-sensory event. Fortunately, my beloved is a willing guinea pig and has been to the … [Read more...]