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Cook: Quest for the Perfect Crab Soup
Many years ago I had a craving for crab soup. Not the veggie heavy, tomatoey Maryland style soup. I wanted a soup with cream and fat lumps of crab meat. The traditional cream of crab […]
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Cook: What’s Happening Hot Stuff? Part 2 of 2
At the urging of the fresh vegetables I scored at the farmer’s market, I made a great-tasting salsa. Next was the meat portion of the program. Skirt steak makes for an excellent fajita. A brief […]
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Cook: What’s Happening Hot Stuff? Part 1 of 2
The beautiful tomatoes and cilantro that I bought at the farmer’s market begged to be made into a salsa. The skirt steak at the grocery store chimed in. “Fajitas… Make some fajitas,” they whispered. What […]
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Cook: Juicy Loin
This recipe was inspired by Alton Brown’s baby back rib recipe. The rub actually makes more than one recipe. Just store it in an airtight container for the next time. Chipotle-Rubbed Pork Loin Rub […]
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Cook – The Farmer’s Market Haul
I admit it. I have a crush on Marcus Samuelsson. Alas, he has a beautiful wife so I must content myself with reading his Facebook and Twitter updates. His tweet linking to a recipe for […]
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Cook – What To Do With a Free Lobster
I was meandering through the Baltimore Farmer’s Market yesterday and noticed that Salt River Lobster had a trivia question posted. I stepped up and offered what I thought might be the correct answer. Moments later, […]
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COOK: Quinoa — Queen of Casseroles
I got my first taste of quinoa under a bridge. Well it was the under the I-83 viaduct at the Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar. The Mushroom Stand sells a mushroom and quinoa dish that […]
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COOK: How to Cook a Steak that will Win Friends and Influence People
When it’s seasoned and pan seared, the rib-eye gets a spicy crust and the fat gets all crispy and makes my eyes roll back in my head. Mmmmmmm…What? Oh! I’m back. What I’m saying is that […]
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COOK: I Just Want Your Creamy Thighs
I was in the mood for something saucy and cheesy and comforting so I came up with this dish. It’s kind of like a beef stroganoff, but with chicken-and cheese. The Greek yogurt gives the […]