As the weather gets cooler, it’s time to start thinking soup. (I think you’ve heard me say that before.) But, have you heard me talk about Poblano Corn Chowder with Match Meat Chicken? I didn’t think so! I really cannot claim this recipe as my own. I first got the idea when I was still […]
Author: Chris Perrin
Quick Tip: Caramelize Your Onions In “Sunday Gravy”
Caramalize Your Onions in Sunday Gravy So, I got the chance to cook with Chef Jasper Mirabile (and his momma) last Wednesday. His knowledge of cooking is absolutely amazing and he gave his class a lot of tips. There was one, though, that really stuck with me. During the class, we made world famous Mirabile […]
The Best Of Halloween Eats
Best Halloween Foods Halloween isn’t all about the “Boo” anymore. It’s about the food! There’s something about Halloween that gets people feeling creative. Maybe it’s all the time and effort thinking about costumes that just spills over into thinking about spooky new recipes, but there’s just something Halloween the brings out the food stylist in […]
Fantasy Top Chef & Vegetarian Cuisine
Yes, I’m a day late. But last night I was assisting in the teaching of a class with Jasper Mirabile at the Kansas City Culinary Institute. We made a ton of ziti. It was great for dinner after class. And lunch today. But without furhter ado, we have some business to take care of: The […]
Aunt Else’s Aebleskiver
Who’s ready for aebleskiver? What, you’ve never heard of aebleskiver? Well, you won’t be able to say that anymore after we talk about Aunt Else’s Aebleskiver Okay, I wouldn’t be surprised if you had never heard of aebleskiver. I hadn’t until a chance viewing of The Best Thing I Ever Ate on Food Network in […]
#meatlessmonday Meets the 2009 Nude & Eco-Cheap Cooking Initiative Recipe 15: Pumpkin Bechamel
Also, happy World Pasta Day! Good grief, so much going on. We better get right into Penne with Basil and Pumpkin Bechamel Wow…so let’s see… This recipe is my #meatlessmonday post for Meatless Monday. It’s also the last of the 2009 Nude & Eco-Cheap Cooking recipes for this year (boo! I know, I’m bummed.) I’d […]
Wednesday Top Chef: Restaurant Wars & BoBo Restaurant
Yes, I am posting this after the ep is over, but I haven’t watched. I am really looking forward to it when I get a chance to watch it in a few minutes. Until then, know that my Fantasy Top Chef knockout pool selection was Mike I. See you soon! —- Okay, here’s the scores. It […]
#meatlessmonday Meets the 2009 Nude & Eco-Cheap Cooking Initiative Recipe 14: Pumpkin Soup
Yep, that’s right. It’s another #meatlessmonday and another installment of the 2009 Nude & Echo-Cheap Cooking Initiative. Today we’re making Pumpkin Soup If you’re not familiar with the 2009 Nude & Eco-Cheap Cooking Initiative, that’s where I take the delicious veggies grown by the always awesome Shawna Coronado and turn them into a meal for a […]
Dinner with Chef Besh
Okay, more details to follow, but tonight I got to eat at Jasper‘s Restaurant of Kansas City and in attendence selling his new cookbook (a work of both food porn and some awesome recipes) was none other the Next Iron Chef competitor and all around awesome guy Chef John Besh. Pictures and recipes and reviews […]
Big Acres Gourmet Products Milagro Mole Brushed Shrimp
Mole sauce tastes good on beef, burgers, and pork, why not Milagro Mole Brushed Shrimp Yes, sadly we have come to the final part of the trinity: the last delicious meal I made from one single bottle of @melanieyunk’s delicious mole sauce that she gave me. Now, this is the second bottle of Big Acres […]