by Brian | Oct 25, 2017 | Recipes
This recipe is from Adam Liaw’s fabulous Adam’s Big Pot, a book dedicated to big and easy meals for your family. Adam began cooking when he was eight years old and vividly remembered this dish he made for his family. It was warmly received and, for decades, he’s...
by Brian | Sep 7, 2017 | Recipes, TBT
I have been making this chicken dish for over 40 years. It was the first dinner I ever made for Suzi. That night ended well, so I recommend this dish heartily. We often try to add flavor to our protein with varying results. Marinades and rubs can either prove to be...
by Brian | Aug 2, 2017 | Recipes
When I heard “chicken salad” my mind pops with a vision of the creamy dressing. I always apply. Or, as my wife says, “Too much dressing.” Here’s a Vietnamese version of chicken salad with no mayo. The onion is still there but now accelerated with fresh ginger....
by Brian | May 24, 2017 | Recipes
Great soup does not come from a can. It simply cannot. You need a pot or a Dutch oven and some time. Fresh ingredients are a boon. You don’t need any of those preservatives, listed on the side of that soup can, because you are eating this the day it is made,...
by Brian | May 22, 2017 | Recipes
I haven’t tried this yet. I will. Well, actually, I won’t but someone I know will. I have a culinary friend who loves to do outrageous recipes. He’s the guy who did a deep-fried turkey for Thanksgiving while I stood back. Way back. And he did a Turducken [turkey...
