Meats

Bison Picadillo

This week I start to work through my fridge and freezer inventory to make room for the turkeys I pre-ordered before COVID-19 downsized our Thanksgiving. Today’s culinary challenge is to use yesterday’s leftover rice and a tub of chopped tomatoes, peppers and onions I marinated to make gazpacho before I realized I was out of cucumbers. SoContinue reading “Bison Picadillo”

Berkshire Pork Ragu Bianco

Weekends for us are all about fast cars and slow food. Last week DP and I celebrated the first Formula One Grand Prix at Mugello by having a little Tuscan themed race day. We opened the windows of our little New York apartment and imagined being outside at the track, crammed next to fellow tifosi, hearing the roar ofContinue reading “Berkshire Pork Ragu Bianco”

Pork Banh Mi Lettuce Wraps

Today’s lunchbox of Banh Mi Lettuce Wraps, features a wheat-free, slow roasted variation of Sam Sifton’s Slow Cooker Pork Tacos with Hoisin and Ginger. If we can’t get gluten-free hoisin sauce, I make a substitute of Tamari, brown sugar, and some fruit preserves. Since we don’t have a slow cooker, I also modify the preparation for slow roastingContinue reading “Pork Banh Mi Lettuce Wraps”

Corned Beef and Cabbage

The pressure is on. My Irish American fella signed us up to host a New England boiled dinner for some friends for St. Patrick’s day. Last week I put a beautiful grass fed brisket into brine. Five days later, we did a test run. “So does it taste like what you grew up with?” I asked.Continue reading “Corned Beef and Cabbage”

Home Brined Corned Beef Brisket

Got brisket? Great! Then you still have time to brine your own corned beef for St. Patrick’s Day. Why would you want to brine your own corned beef? Well, one reason might be that you can leave out the nasty nitrates or preservatives. Another reason is you would have better control over the flavor. OrContinue reading “Home Brined Corned Beef Brisket”