For a long time I thought tilapia was some kind of garbage fish. People talked about it with derision most often reserved for the Fillet-O-Fish or other generic whitefish battered and deep fried. But tilapia might be one of the better values currently in your local market’s sea food section. It’s cheap, low on the [...]
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Brussels sprouts with mayonnaise and bacon
I first heard of this recipe during an Anthony Bourdain special. The one set at Dufresne’s WD-50, I think. One of the guests (maybe a camera man) mentioned his mom used to make him Brussels sprouts with mayonnaise and bacon, and everyone said it sounded amazing. I had to agree. But when I tried [...]
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The joy of breakfast: western style omelet
I relish the weekend’s slow time, morning minutes spent dicing vegetables, rendering fat and crisping bacon. The luxury to dawdle in the kitchen, allowing eggs to come to temperature, to linger moments over a sizzling pan and get a bearing on the day. And I love the decadence of a perfect omelet.
This past Saturday afforded [...]
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