The Mechanic CooksWhen I think of a versatile food, I think potatoes, I mean, there are unlimited ways to prepare them, and each of those ways they are delicious. But, the humble spud is more than that. It’s not just a side, it is also part of the main dish itself, like when added to a stew,…
Mini potatoes are special. When cooked they’re buttery soft and delicious, and, look great on the plate too. So, red mini potatoes were on sale at the store and I had some pancetta in the fridge (don’t know why). This seemed like a perfect match, so, here I have mini potatoes and pancetta, really good…
For some reason, root vegetables seem to get a bad rap. I can’t understand why, they have delicious flavor, add color to a plate and they’re healthier than potatoes, rice or pasta. And, if you’re watching your weight, and who isn’t, some of them have a quarter of the carbs than the big three. This…
While writing a post on cholesterol, and how our diet can affect it. I had said “Boiled skinless chicken breast and salad for the rest of our lives can be boring” and that statement is so true. But, here I am writing post about chicken breast and salad, I guess I’d better make it good.…
Everyone loves hash browns, cubes of potatoes crunchy on the outside, buttery smooth inside. They have been a staple of restaurants for years, and some of the best home cooking. But, now we look for something a little less carb heavy. Well, there are alternatives, and root hash browns is a good option. What are…
Bananas are good for you. I eat them every day, however the one challenge I have, is keeping them fresh. I buy them a little green so they will last longer in the kitchen, but, they seem to turn brown too quickly. Now some will extol the virtues of brown bananas, they’re sweeter etc., unfortunately…
Pork, as the ad slogan goes “The other white meat”, is good. I mean, bacon makes everything better and, well, Boston Butt in the slow cooker is divine. This particular recipe uses pork chop. The only problem is that if you overcook pork it can get a little tough. Well, there’s a solution, and, it’s…
The idea of wrapping something in a dough crust and cooking it is older than we can document. It’s also universal, from China to South America, from England to Jamaica. Living in South Florida, there is a lot of Hispanic culture here. Empanadas are very popular, with any number if fillings, from beef to chicken…
I love Chinese food, I would even consider it to be comfort food. Well, I’m a foodie, all food is comfort food. There’s just something special about ordering a pint of whatever from the local Chinese take out with a fortune cookie for desert. My taste in Chinese food is pretty simple, usually on the…
The original idea of marinating meat was to preserve it. But we also marinate to impart subtle flavors, and tenderize. This post about marinated chicken breast, is about creating a base meat that be prepared in many ways, baked, pan cooked or even on the barbecue. Cooked alone or with other ingredients, like wrapped in…
