Knuckle Sandwich
Fresh pork hocks are braised and then broiled over tart cabbage, and served with fluffy German potato dumplings.
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Chicken Dijon Stew Revamped
A warm, savory soup that hits really the spot on a cold day, full of sweet potatoes, kale, and heavy cream.
Walk the Plank
Cedar-planked salmon with a flavorful glaze of mustard, maple syrup, rosemary, and lemon zest is a great send-off for the summer salmon season.
Spaghetti Squash Gratin
A sure-fire way to introduce the squeamish to spaghetti squash---slather it in cheese sauce and bread crumbs!
Gift-Wrapping
Prosciutto-roasted pork with corn pudding in acorn squash boats: an easy and elegant autumn meal that would be perfect for either company or a quiet family dinner.
Fried Onion Heaven
Fried onions are yummy, no matter how you make them! Included are simple recipes for french-fried or haystack onions---perfect for all garnishing all sorts of foods---and crisp buttermilk-dredged onion rings with a dipper of homemade…
Chicken Tricks and Tortellinis
An in-depth guide to a basic roasted chicken, complete with my sure-fire gravy, crockpot chicken stock made from the carcass, and chicken soup with homemade tortellini.
Filling in the Gaps
This is a summary post overviewing the meals and baked goods I made over the holidays, concluding with the highlight of my father making ebelskivers.
Scratching the Itch
A savory chicken and potato stew, laced with leeks and greens, and flavored with Dijon mustard. Perfect fare for fall and winter weather.
Crusty
Halibut steaks are crusted with shredded potato and pan-roasted, then served with an unusual warm salad of red cabbage, spinach, pancetta, and nuts.
Salmon Galore
A selection of salmon recipes: Simple, sweet miso-glazed fillets; poached salmon with a creamy mustard-dill sauce and a fantastic bonus chowder; smoky salmon bisque with Parmesan focaccia; and a company-ready salmon cannelloni with dill crespelle…
What’s Black, White and Red All Over?
A selection of salmon recipes: Grilled and balsamic-glazed; baked with thyme beurre blanc; and pan-roasted with a mustardy green salad.
Apricot Lamb Chops
These pan-roasted lamb chops are topped with a flavorful sauce of jam, Dijon, soy, Worcestershire, and a dash of cinnamon, and taste good enough to keep a ready supply of apricot preserves in the fridge.…
Salmon Two Ways
A pair of recipes for dealing with baked salmon fillets: Rubbed with a pastrami spice mix, and flavored with a soy-dijon vinaigrette (which can also be used to marinate a whole host of proteins).
Something Fishy
The versatility of white fish: psari plaki with cod, sauteed tilapia with mustard-mushroom cream sauce, and every kid's favorite, baked fish sticks.
Just Try Not to Think About It
Savory goat cheese souffles stay light as air even after deflating, and perfectly complement tender pork medallions with a mustard-caper pan sauce.
Loads and Loads of Yams (and some Caesar Salad)
Spice-rubbed pork tenderloin with a tangy pomegranate reduction, vanilla sweet potato puree, and Caesar salad with homemade dressing.
So Much for Stand-By
Thrown together for a last-minute lunch, this pasta salad with tuna, asparagus, and feta cheese was deliciously balanced.
Cleaning Out the Fridge
A miscellany of dishes geared toward cleaning out the fridge: leftover bread, excess cream, and shriveling vegetables can turn into some pretty tasty meals!
Hens and Chicks
Jeremy requested another roasted chicken the last time we were at the grocery store, in part (I think) because the white chicken chili I made with the leftovers of our last roast chicken was so…