Good lord, this was amazing last night. Pork tenderloin seasoned with my west Texas rub, browned in a skillet, and finished in the oven barded with bacon. To top it off, I made this...
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Mushroom & Orange Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette
This is a delicious, light salad that accompanies many kinds of meals well. The mild earthiness of the mushrooms contrasts well with the bright acidity of the orange, and the hint of cumin really...
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Shrimp Campechana
What is Campechana? A chilled street food from Campeche, Mexico, which mixes shrimp and avocado in a cross between cocktail sauce and salsa. It’s a great favorite in my city of Houston, where it...
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Achieving the 1-8 is Hard Work!
Marius here. In case you humans didn’t know it, cats have a goal, a daily goal. And that is to achieve the perfect 18 hours of sleep. Achieving the 1-8 is never an easy...
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Chicken with Artichokes and Mushrooms
What’s for supper? A wonderful dish of chicken with artichokes and mushrooms in a sauce flavored with sherry and rosemary. How long this takes to cook depends on whether you use fresh artichokes...
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It’s Dark Times, Harry. Dark Times.
Increasingly it feels that we are living in a film, or a bad dream from which we cannot escape. This isn’t the reality I know, anyway. I think all of us feel a little...
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Chicken with Onion Jam
Easy, tasty — and something a little different from the same ole, same ole chicken breast. This quick onion jam is made with dijon and whole grain mustard, and a couple of tablespoons of...
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Sausage and Roasted Garlic Pasta
So day 394 of bunkering down . . . just kidding. But it feels like it, dammit! Here is an easy comfort food recipe sure to make your tummy smile. We need all the...
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