Tag Archives: marinades

Hoisin Glazed Chicken

I can remember the first time I had hoisin sauce–it was a condiment for mu shu pork. I was probably not much older than Josh, and I loved it. Maybe taste buds are genetic, because Josh loves it too. True … Continue reading

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Major Grey’s Ribs

The first time I ever tasted pork and mango on the same plate was at a restaurant in Charlottesville, VA back when I was in grad school. The restaurant is long gone, but the memory of that combo has stuck … Continue reading

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Senegalese Chick Peas

Yet another recipe disclaimer: I have no idea if what I am presenting here is in fact a Senegalese dish. Why, then, call it Senegalese chick peas? The blame/credit goes to Marie-Claude Mendy, chef at Boston’s Teranga and two-time finalist … Continue reading

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Josh and His Dad Experiment: Mustard

I was listening to The Splendid Table last week–yes, I am an NPR food geek, so much so that I have even called into the show (you want to hear me talk about tripe with Lynne Rosetto Kasper?) Anyway, Noelle … Continue reading

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(Grilled) Meat on a Stick

OK, Summertime is officially here so it’s time to grill, right? Maybe you busted out your hibachi for the first time on Memorial Day, but one of the nicest things about living in the south is having month after month … Continue reading

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Cook, Where’s My Hasenpfeffer?

So we all know the Bugs Bunny episode, right? Our hasenpfeffer dinner started as a running joke with Josh’s older brother. For years now, I have been telling Matthew that I would make hasenpfeffer for his birthday dinner. Why? Well, … Continue reading

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