Recipes

Brioche Hamburger Buns, Or Let’s Get That Grill Fired Up
I don’t know about you, but I’ve always viewed hamburger buns as purely functional things. They’re receptacles, carb-wrappers, so you...

Limeade, Or Vigilance and Other Defensive Measures
Would you mind if I talked weather right now? I ask this because a) this is only my second blog...

Beet Carrot Slaw, Or in Keeping with This Season’s Fashion Trends
So much of what people know about food is derived from their growing-up experiences. In my particular case, spicy Sichuan...

Louisiana Barbecue Shrimp, Or the Dual Senses of Splurging
When I was in college and hence a student on a budget, there were two restaurants that I reserved for...

Grilled Kale with Ricotta and Tomatoes, Or Glutting Myself on The Sensory
Someone told me once that kale is the healthiest food on the planet. It’s been known to lower cholesterol, the...

Whipped Ricotta with Mixed Berries, Or Reminiscing on Holidays Past
This Fourth of July, Chris and I will find ourselves alone, with nary a barbecue or picnic to attend. It’s...

Swirls And Chocolate Peanut Butter Tarts
The same laws of nature that cause the half and half to swish through my iced coffee preside over the...

Chocolate Chip Cookies, The Cooks Illustrated Way
This weekend, I gorged on chocolate chip cookies. I mean who wouldn’t? Look at these things. Just look at ‘em....

Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches
So, the afternoon before the hurricane struck (sorry, no more talk of hurricanes after this post), I decided to make...

Homemade Yeasted Apple Cider Doughnuts (Fluffy & Fried)
These soft, fluffy yeasted apple cider doughnuts are the perfect autumn treat. Infused with fresh apple cider and rolled in...
