In praise of the braise

Braising meat is an uncomplicated culinary art

Being Michael Symon

It should come as no surprise that I watch way too many cooking shows. If it weren’t for football and the Food Network I wouldn’t have much need for a television. Last week, after watching an Iron Chef America chocolate and chili pepper battle between Iron Chef Michael Symon and Chef Duff Goldman of Ace [...]

A new twist on a family holiday staple

Growing up we always made the trek to the north shore of Boston from where we lived in New Jersey for the Christmas holiday. The first stop on our trip was to my father’s parents, followed by my mother’s parents who lived less than an hour away in New Hampshire. Christmas dinner at my grandmother’s [...]

Braising the day away

I know I’ve said it before that pork makes me happy. However, what makes me even happier is when I stumble upon a simple way to prepare it. During one of my latest shopping expeditions I picked up some bone in country ribs. As usual, I wasn’t entirely sure what I wanted to do with [...]

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