Hors d'oeuvre, My Recipe, New American, Place at the Table, Snacks and Appetizers, Vegetarian

Cottage Cheese Spinach Dip

I enjoy the challenge in making flavorful food with these constraints. This cottage cheese spinach dip is one of those enjoyable challenges. Continue reading Cottage Cheese Spinach Dip

jonathantnOctober 7, 2024Leave 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

European, French, Hors d'oeuvre, My Recipe, Place at the Table, Snacks and Appetizers

Pandemic Proof Jarlsberg Cheese Spread

Real Jarlsberg cheese from Norway would be lost in the flavors of this dip. Just buy a plain 8-ounce block of generic Swiss cheese. Lie to you guests if you must. They will get over it. Continue reading Pandemic Proof Jarlsberg Cheese Spread

jonathantnApril 20, 2020April 20, 2020Leave a comment

Asian, Dinner, Lunch, My Recipe, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Cole’s Spicy Slaw

I do not know how Cole Slaw came to be named, but I hereby offer Cole’s Spicy Slaw recipe on the fly. Continue reading Cole’s Spicy Slaw

jonathantnApril 16, 2020April 16, 2020Leave 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

Bread, Dinner, Entrée, Food Memories, Hors d'oeuvre, Lunch, Recipe Reconstruction, Snacks and Appetizers, Vegetarian

Taste Testing the Great Depression?

A peanut butter and mayonnaise sandwich tastes like a tangy peanut butter sandwich. Continue reading Taste Testing the Great Depression?

jonathantnFebruary 10, 2018February 10, 20181 Comment

Dinner, French, Lunch, My Recipe, Salad, Side Dish, Soul Food, Vegetarian

Potato Salad with Tarragon

The secret to success with this recipe includes careful cooking of the potatoes, the best dressing ingredients and fresh herbs. Continue reading Potato Salad with Tarragon

jonathantnAugust 27, 2017Leave a comment

Borrowed Recipe, Dinner, Lunch, Place at the Table, Salad, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ample Applause for Apple Cider Vinaigrette

I made this apple cider vinaigrette dressing recipe last weekend for an arugula salad with roughly chopped, honey-roasted almonds for dinner guests who loved it. Continue reading Ample Applause for Apple Cider Vinaigrette

jonathantnMarch 28, 2017March 28, 20171 Comment

Dinner, Entrée, Lunch, My Recipe

Smoked and Slow-Cooked Brisket Sliders

At a party in May, I debuted a tray of sliders made with slow-cooked brisket which received complimentary reviews. I didn’t find a recipe for what I wanted to make back then so I struck out on my own. For the Fourth of July, I revisited this creation and finalized a recipe that I am now comfortable sharing. Memphis and the Mid-South is steeped in traditions … Continue reading Smoked and Slow-Cooked Brisket Sliders

jonathantnJuly 5, 2016July 5, 2016Leave a comment