Category: Mains
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Milanesa de Res
Milanesa de Res – AKA: Yes, You CAN Use That Cheap, Thin Cut! I was formally introduced to Milanesa working in an Italian bistro. Ours was pork and was one of our top sellers. Growing up in San Francisco, I already knew that it was a popular dish in certain Latin American countries, and not…
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Corned Beef & Cabbage (& Potatoes & Carrots)
Corned Beef & Cabbage (& Potatoes & Carrots) – AKA: WTF Is This Tiny A$$ Seasoning Packet? St. Patrick’s Day. That one day a year, at least in the US, where public intoxication is encouraged. Oh yeah, and also that one day a year where people eat corned beef. Leading up to the day, most…
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Hot Ricotta & Sausage Omelette
Hot Ricotta & Sausage Omelette – AKA: Hot, Creamy Goodness…On A Plate! Omelettes. The bane of existence for many home cooks. It comes down to this…the turn. Will he do it? Spatula in the right, firm grip on the pan with the left. No time for distraction. He goes for it… A good lift…It gets…
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Jalapeno & Shiitake Tuna Casserole
Jalapeno & Shiitake Tuna Casserole – AKA: Changing Conceptions about Casseroles, One Spoon at a Time Tuna casserole? Ewww. If you have a four year old, that’s probably what they’re going to say. Because four year olds are dumb and they haven’t experienced the universe yet. This is a recipe that’s a mix of convenience…
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Toasted Pate, Bacon, & Truffle Cheese Sandwich
Toasted Pate, Bacon, & Truffle Cheese Sandwich – AKA: Bougie Sandwich for the Masses Sometimes you just want a sandwich. Sometimes you want to go waaay overboard and be ridiculous in every way possible. This is the latter. Like many former peasant foods, pate has gone from a very down to earth food of necessity…
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Thick & Chunky Fire-Roasted Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese
Thick & Chunky Fire-Roasted Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese – AKA: Just Like Your Mom Used to Make…But Better! My mom tells a story about visiting her friend Iris’s house growing up and how her mom used to make them grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup when the weather was cooler. In her retelling, the…
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