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Saturday, September 18, 2021

On Roast Chicken

This morning one of my heirloom chickens was all thawed and ready for the oven. Also, a bag of potatoes was getting old. I cleaned and sliced the potatoes--Yukon Gold variety--and laid the slices on the bottom of the roasting pan. Chicken went on top, with a baste of olive oil, garlic, tarragon and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Lunch special

We indulged in a nice lunch out today at a place called BJ's Brewhouse, where they make a really wonderful prime-rib dip sandwich: lots of tender, pink meat on a hoagie roll with horse radish cream and a really excellent jus. I always sub extra coleslaw for the fries--They make great coleslaw! And... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, September 13, 2021

Simmer sauce

Dinner tonight came in a packet. Well, the sauce. This was a tikka masala sauce, spicy but not hot-spicy. Think India flavors. Directions say to saute up the meat, then add the sauce and let it simmer. I cooked up some lamb, then set it aside so it wouldn't overcook. I added cauliflower and chopped... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, September 11, 2021

Saturday Soup Secrets

It's soup day again! I'm currently slow-simmering bones that have been in the freezer from the most recent chicken. This low-heat simmer will make a beautifully clear broth. I've recently learned another way this is accomplished that takes a lot less time. Some cooks beat eegg whites and water, then... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, August 28, 2021

Swordfish

It's a tricky fish to cook, but last night, based on some information seen on one of the cooking contest shows, I gave it another try. Swordfish is wonderful when properly prepared, but it overcooks very easily. Then it is dry and not very pleasant to eat. On the cooking show, it was demonstrated... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, August 27, 2021

Barbecued cheese

Last night's barbeque was a success. We seem to be getting better with timing of things like preparatory thawing and marinades. I thawed a half dozen of the heirloom chicken thighs. and set three in a bath of lemon, honey, garlic, and tarragon. The other, in lime, maple syrup, salt and garlic. My... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, August 23, 2021

To Freeze or Not to Freeze

A second order of the Very Good Chicken arrived in three big boxes today. Sent frozen with freezer packs and dry ice, everything was nonetheless completely thawed. They were still cold, and I am not worried about them, most just went straight into the freezer. I will cook a tandoori-spiced... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, August 20, 2021

Air fryers, anyone?

I am thinking of giving Charlie one for his birthday, and have looked at various options. Now I'm here to ask you: Do you have any experience with these devices? Do you have any recommendations, or warnings over particular brands? Are there other kitchen devices you use and have found very handy? He... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, August 15, 2021

Ordering in to save money

Last night we ordered in Chinese dinner: lemon chicken, bbq pork and vegetables, and two large hot'n'sour soups. The two dishes were quite enough, even without eating the rice--sent that home with Charlie! But I always get the extra soup. This morning I had some of that soup with some of the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

Teriyaki!

I've always really liked the /salt/sour/sweetof teriyaki, and today I have some prawns marinating in one bowl, and some beef strips in another. The first has Yoshida sauce, some rice vinegar flavored with a hint of toasted sesame, and powdered ginger. The beef is in Yoshida with garlic powder and... Sign in to see full entry.

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The Kitchen is always a place of warmth--sometimes too warm--and gratifications, of indulgences, clever solutions, and occasional disasters. It is a place of recipes and experimentation. This blog is going to be hanging out in the kitchen for a while.

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