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…
One pot dinners are the best. This is a weeknight one pot dinner that’s easy to make and clean. Split chicken breast is cheap, which makes this dinner budget friendly. And mini potatoes are delicious, soft, buttery and full of the chicken flavor they absorb. So here is skillet split chicken breast with mini potatoes…
