I had a few casseroles growing up, but this recipe is something I’ve gotten a taste for after meeting Liz. We don’t tend to make it that often (I say we, but it’s her). But it’s always a treat when we do. Very much in the “comfort food” column.
It’s been a really long time since I last made Chinese dumplings. I got a craving for them this weekend, and decided to get all the supplies I needed… and blocked off an afternoon to do all the prep and cooking. The process is a long one, and always takes a good while. The dumplings are a childhood favorite, though…
Last night, I made a favorite dish of ours: Pork Chops with Apples and Shallots. When we first made this recipe, it was my introduction to shallots… and I’m glad to say they’re now something I quite enjoy. Here are the ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 lb. shallots 2 Granny Smith apples 1/2 cup white wine 4 pork rib chops…
While I was making dinner last night, I decided to grab a few photos of the process. On the menu was a dish we found while on South Beach: Oven Fried Chicken with Almonds. Full recipe is below. Quick tip: the recipe calls for pounding chicken breasts to a 1/2″ thickness… but I’ve taken to buying thin sliced breasts, just…
Last night, I made myself a “Second Wind.” Liz’s uncle Tom works for a liquor distributor, and when we were planning out the drinks for our wedding… he gave us a taste of Triple Shot Espresso (from a company called Three Olives). Poured straight over ice, it was absolutely delicious… and felt a little dangerous, given how smooth it was….
Tonight, Liz made a spectacular meal for us. I’ve never had a galette before (I’m not even 100% sure how to pronounce it), but I want to tell you here and now: I love galettes. No matter how you pronounce them. Let me start with a little backstory. We first saw mention of a galette over at Vanille, when we…