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Brinner is a staple in our household. Little man loves him some brinner and has even gotten to the point where he will ask if we can have pancakes for dinner. Every few weeks we have one night where I forget to plan a meal or just want to mix things up a bit, so I am happy to oblige.

Filed Under: Dad in the Kitchen Tagged With: Baking powder, Cook, eggs, Flour, Maple syrup, Pancake, Sugar

I put the lime in the coconut (and some other stuff) and shook it all up

September 5, 2010 By PJ Mullen 14 Comments

I’ve oft spoken of my praise for the braise. Of all of the culinary techniques out there turning an inexpensive cut of meat into a transcendental experience is easily my favorite. Surely there are more difficult things to do in the kitchen, but few are as comforting and satisfying.

Filed Under: Dad in the Kitchen Tagged With: Beef, Bell pepper, Coconut milk, Cook, Mark Bittman, Pork, Twitter

Toddler Haute Cuisine

August 16, 2010 By PJ Mullen 14 Comments

One of the challenges I’m preparing for now that we have two children in the house is organizing meal time, especially finding something that your uber picky two year old will actually eat. Fortunately, my wife is still on maternity leave, so I have two weeks left before this could really become a problem.

Filed Under: Dad in the Kitchen Tagged With: Beef, Black pepper, Cook, Food, Ground meat, Hamburger, Home, Meat

Being Michael Symon

February 22, 2010 By PJ Mullen 18 Comments

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 [...]

Filed Under: Dad in the Kitchen, Featured Tagged With: Alton Brown, Braising, Chili pepper, Cook, Food Network, Home, Iron Chef America, Michael Symon

Valentine’s Day Menu

February 11, 2010 By PJ Mullen 10 Comments

I’ve made my thoughts on Valentine’s Day well known, so much so that I posted my rant twice. Despite my general disdain for the overly commercialized holiday that it is, I still enjoy making a nice meal for my wife. Last year I wrote post about our Valentine’s Day tradition, but I didn’t post my [...]

Filed Under: Dad in the Kitchen Tagged With: Broth, Butter, Cook, Garlic, Home, Olive oil, Salt, Wine

Can’t afford Barry Sanders? Then try this to spice up your Super Bowl party

February 4, 2010 By PJ Mullen 6 Comments

With Super Bowl XLIV just a few days away I’ve been trying to think of things to do to spice up my game experience. This will be the first time in years that my fraternity brothers and I didn’t all get together for the big game, nor will I be making my famous Super Bowl [...]