Meat

Roast chickens, slow cooked meats, quick cooking pork chops and everything in between.

Braised Chicken Piccata

“If you were a food, what would you be?” I resent the question, but the answer would almost certainly be chicken piccata.

Spicy Braised Short Ribs with Garlic & Lemon

Short ribs that can be made with ingredients you’ve already got on hand, cooked ahead of time, reheated with ease.

Fennel Rubbed Sheet Pan Turkey with Cider Vinegar Gravy

This turkey is dry-brined and roasted on a sheet pan, per usual. Don’t let the word fennel scare you—it’s mild (though there is an option to increase the amount here), but gives just enough to make this turkey feel special.

Gorgeous Chili

Chili means many different things depending on where you are. Heavy on the tomato, well spiced but will not light-your-mouth on fire, uses hunks of meat (chuck, sirloin, brisket, etc.) to slow braise and beans cooked from dried.

Pork Chop with Capers and Caramelized Cabbage

This recipe is simple, really existing to make the case that high quality meat, seasoned sparingly with salt and pepper is a true luxury.

Pork and Red Chili Pozole with Cabbage

While this may not be a true pozole—it’s thicker and more stew-like, I’ve added tomatillos for body and acidity, and there’s cabbage braised alongside the pork.

Slow Cooked Lamb with White Wine and Potatoes

The most important part of this recipe is that it takes a long (slow) time, and I prefer to do it overnight, so plan ahead. Secondly, don’t overthink it. It’s a beyond simple dish with exquisite results!

Slow Roasted Turkey with Garlic and Herbs

When talking about poultry, the leg I am referring to is the drumstick and the thigh connected– the whole leg. That said, some butchers or turkey farmers refer to this cut as a “turkey quarter,” which also makes sense. Either way, it’s all dark meat, and it’s fabulous.

Simply Roasted Turkey Wings

YIELD — 6–8 servings Wings, on any bird, are important. They are especially important to me on the bird that I’m eating, be it chicken or turkey. Since I’m already buying some wings to roast for stock, I get extra for serving at the table because a turkey

Hard Shell Taco Night

Hard Shell Tacos– you know them, you love them. My biggest piece of advice here is don’t overthink it. Decorate your taco however you want. Add more spices or make it less spicy. It’s Hard Shell Taco Night!

Steak Like Tartare

This is my new favorite way to make steak at home, and it’s been on repeat all summer. Steak and a caesar? Sign me up.

Tangy, Spicy Grilled Ribs

These ribs are for people who lack the time, tools, space or knowledge to execute something that could be considered “proper” barbecue, but do possess the desire for highly seasoned slow cooked pork basted with a slightly sweet (but mostly tangy) sauce and charred by fire.