Dinner, Entrée, European, Lunch, My Recipe, New American, Soup

Cream of Chicken and Rice Stew

I love how the green celery, orange carrots, and red bell pepper pop against a background of white rice. Continue reading Cream of Chicken and Rice Stew

jonathantnNovember 11, 2020November 13, 2020Leave a comment

Brunch, Dinner, Entrée, Lunch, My Recipe, Salad, Snacks and Appetizers, Spanish

Orange, Red Onion and Kalamata Olive Salad

This Spanish salad of orange, red onion, and Kalamata olives is a sweet and savory treat. Continue reading Orange, Red Onion and Kalamata Olive Salad

jonathantnJune 29, 2020June 29, 2020Leave a comment

Breakfast, Dinner, Entrée, Food Memories, Korean, Lunch, Place at the Table, Wine

One Gallon of Mayonnaise

Inferior condiments like ketchup and ranch dressing lined the edges of the field of view or disappeared into the deep recesses of the fridge while the Duke’s jar asserted its dominance at the center. It was only a 32-ounce jar, but it formed a culinary axis mundi connecting her with the divine. Continue reading One Gallon of Mayonnaise

jonathantnApril 23, 2020April 24, 2020Leave a comment

Borrowed Recipe, Dinner, Entrée, French, Lunch, Soup, Wine

French Beef Stew

Here’s a savory beef stew recipe Paul developed around 2006 that he makes on cool nights. Only the first 30 minutes require active preparation in the kitchen. Continue reading French Beef Stew

jonathantnApril 19, 2020Leave a comment

Bread, Dinner, Entrée, Italian, Lunch, My Recipe

I was too good for Papa John’s

The manager at Papa John’s declared me an “artist.” I preferred to be called an artisan, but she wasn’t intending to pay me a compliment. Continue reading I was too good for Papa John’s

jonathantnApril 18, 2020April 18, 2020Leave a comment

Borrowed Recipe, Dinner, Entrée, Italian, Lunch, My Recipe, Recipe Reconstruction, Restaurant Review

Italian Roast Beef Sandwiches

I made an Italian Roast Beef sandwich that rivals Fino’s version — at least until the sandwich returns to the menu. This recipe will feed a large group, but the rich, hearty flavor improves overnight for leftovers the next day. Why share when you can eat this for days!?! Continue reading Italian Roast Beef Sandwiches

jonathantnApril 6, 2020April 6, 20202 Comments

Asian, Chinese, Dinner, Entrée, Japanese, Korean, Lunch, My Recipe, Soup, Vietnamese

Pan-Asian Cut Noodle Soup

I made a Venn diagram of East Asian soups throwing together ideas from Korean cut noodles, Japanese ramen toppings and Vietnamese pho. Continue reading Pan-Asian Cut Noodle Soup

jonathantnMarch 19, 2020March 19, 2020Leave a comment

Asian, Borrowed Recipe, Chinese, Course, Dinner, Entrée, Hors d'oeuvre, Lunch, Snacks and Appetizers, Wine

Trey and Vivian’s Shrimp Stir Fry

My family in Hong Kong showed us a simple shrimp stir fry in our new wok. Continue reading Trey and Vivian’s Shrimp Stir Fry

jonathantnJanuary 2, 2020April 25, 2021Leave a comment

Breakfast, Entrée, Lunch, My Recipe

Microwaved Egg Scramble

Tasty scrambled eggs cannot be achieved by cooking them in the microwave for full minute or two. Progressively shorter cooking time intervals and stirring the eggs between those intervals ensures a moist, fluffy texture for scrambled eggs. Continue reading Microwaved Egg Scramble

jonathantnDecember 4, 2019December 5, 20191 Comment

Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Entrée, French, Hors d'oeuvre, Lunch, My Recipe, Side Dish, Wine

Summer Tomato and Zucchini Galette

Treat yourself to the summer harvest of tomatoes and zucchini ripened in the heat of late July in a baked French galette. Continue reading Summer Tomato and Zucchini Galette

jonathantnJuly 30, 2019November 19, 20191 Comment