Why Riesling Chicken? Wine drinkers could be categorized in multiple ways, but one major one is: Category A, those who like sweet wines, and Category B, those who do not. I am firmly a...
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Braised Lamb Shanks
Kitchen Alchemy The cheapest cuts of meat provide amazing flavors when you apply the correct cooking methods. Whether you’re looking at beef brisket, pork shoulder, or lamb shanks, these cuts have one thing in...
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Coq au Vin in a Slow Cooker
The Classic Dish Is there anything more classically French than coq au vin? The dish was developed to take a tough old rooster and turn it tender. Since almost no one uses a rooster...
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Baby Back Ribs Baked in the Oven
Baking Ribs in the Oven While I always advocate for ribs cooked over a live fire — sometimes that just isn’t possible. In my third floor condo, if I started a charcoal fire on...
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Pork Tenderloin with Tomato Fondue
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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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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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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