Cabbage to the Rescue
Chef Husband: “I picked up some corned beef to make Reubens. Do we have any sauerkraut in the fridge?”Mrs. Chef: …
Meyer Lemon Drop
Chef Husband brought home a beautiful pile of Meyer lemons from a friends tree. Meyers are very distinct with their …
Out of the Frying Pan
We’re moving on from empanadas to egg rolls. Both take a “dough” wrapper of sorts, are filled with a mixture, …
Pulled Chicken Empanadas
Part 2 of our empanada story (remember I perceived empanadas to be difficult to make) proves to show how quickly they can …
What’s Up Dock
At first glance, empanadas look a bit intimidating to make. Nevertheless, Chef Husband set me up with my mis en …
Knuckle Up
An important guideline, when using a knife, is to keep your fingertips out of the way. For some reason, our …
Getting the Hang of It
Today was the day. In my progression of sautée practice, I moved on from a slice of bread to a generous handful …
This Towel’s For You
I learned an important lesson today: towels are a method of communication in a commercial kitchen. I was serving lunch …
