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, 2020Leave a comment

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

Asian, Carribean, Chinese, Dinner, Entrée, Indian, Lunch, My Recipe, Turkish

Least Woke Curried Chicken and Rice

I called this the least woke curried chicken and rice recipe, because I probably stole ideas from sources I’ve not bothered to trace. Continue reading Least Woke Curried Chicken and Rice

jonathantnJuly 14, 2019July 15, 2019Leave a comment

Borrowed Recipe, Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Entrée, Japanese, Lunch, My Recipe

Japanese Omelette Sandwiches

The crunchy toast encases soft bread and layered sweet and savory egg with sharp Dijon and creamy Kewpie: texture and taste perfection. Continue reading Japanese Omelette Sandwiches

jonathantnMay 1, 2019May 2, 2019Leave a comment

Creole, Entrée, Lunch, New American, Restaurant Review

Field Assignment: Lenten Fish Sandwich Tasting

Despite groans and promises of regret from our social networks, friends Nathan and Kim joined me in the bustling hamlet of Horn Lake, Mississippi on a Saturday to conduct a field study on fried fish sandwiches at national and local fast food chain restaurants. Continue reading Field Assignment: Lenten Fish Sandwich Tasting

jonathantnMarch 24, 2019March 25, 20194 Comments

Dinner, Entrée, French, Lunch, My Recipe, New American, Soup, Vegetarian

Cream of Cauliflower and Spinach Soup with Grilled Granny Smith Apple Melt Sandwiches

The grilled sandwiches provide a crunchy contrast to the creamy soup with buttered multi-grain toast and crisp green apple enriched with soft warm Brie and honey Dijon mustard. Continue reading Cream of Cauliflower and Spinach Soup with Grilled Granny Smith Apple Melt Sandwiches

jonathantnMarch 14, 2019March 14, 2019Leave a comment