Mashed potatoes have a clear purpose in my life; they help me eat delicious gravies and sauces. These mashed potatoes aren’t anything special on their own, but when they’re loaded with boeuf bouguignon or short ribs, they turn magical. They do a great job absorbing the flavors around them and holding together so the savory stews can travel from plate to fork to mouth. It’s time for these potatoes to get the credit they deserve! To make them, boil 3 … Continue reading
Now that I am away from home during the weekdays, I have to find creative ways to make easy dinners. It’s either that or a belly overload of our usual (albeit delicious) takeout places. I’ve been making some of our favorite meals that take a little bit longer to cook during the weekends and then refreshing them into new meals during the week. I am not one to eat the same exact meal repeatedly. Roasted chicken on a bed of … Continue reading
These pork chops from my friend Rob are amazing. His was the first one I ate in probably 15 years, and oh boy, I was missing out on pure deliciousness for a long time. I got a craving and used his recipe to make them myself, and you should too. The pork chops are brined in a concoction that smells like fall for 12 hours and then seared on a grill. Rob serves his chops with peppers and onions, but … Continue reading