I found a new way to cook pasta. Well, it's new to me. Plenty of folks cook lasagna noodles in the casserole, not before. Why not cook orzo hamburger helper style?! I didn't have hamburger, but ground pork works just as well. Then I scavenged from fridge and pantry. It's got no country of originContinue reading “Everything But The Kitchen Sink Dinner”
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The Deal with Matzah Meal
Contrary to what I believed in my youth, matzah meal actually does suffer with age. An open box of bland crumbs converts to stale, bland crumbs shortly after Passover. Resist the urge to toss them in the trash (or for the eco-conscious, the compost bin). Consider the alternatives: 1) store matzah meal in a closedContinue reading “The Deal with Matzah Meal”
Wanton Wonton Soup
..as in I threw my usual weekday caution of time to the wind. It never ceases to amaze me how slowly I assemble wontons. And I'm not exactly showcasing form over function. Chefs in China study dumpling making for years. I can't compete, basically because I can't pleat. No matter, these wontons taste terrific.Continue reading “Wanton Wonton Soup”
We’re Having Beefaroni
Does anyone else remember beefaroni? That Chef Boyardee had the right idea…the execution on the other hand, not so much. When all is said and done, beefaroni is just a meat sauce with pasta. If you start by cooking the sauce down for 3-4 hours you will definitely have something to make Chef B happy.Continue reading “We’re Having Beefaroni”
I Am Not A Restaurant! 