Crispy* Baked Risotto Cakes
Here’s the scene, this past weekend: We’re at my in-laws’ for the postponed Christmas brunch. In bed, around midnight, the night before the gathering. Stephen’s eating a buttload of Little Gram’s chocolate chip cookies (made by his mom since, sadly, Little Gram passed away two years ago—her recipes ensure a measure of immortality). I’m sleeping. ...Keep Reading
Overnight Chicken Soup: Parents Need to Eat, Too
Overnight Chicken Soup? What? How? If you’re a regular reader, you can probably guess what I’m going to say: Make it in the slow cooker. After we eat a cozy roast chicken dinner (if you’re curious, I’m still in love with the super-fast, super-easy butterflying technique I blogged about a while back), I clear the ...Keep Reading
Savino’s Quality Pasta with Chicken, Artichokes, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
You know that chicken I “roasted” in the slow cooker? Well, one downside of letting something cook for five hours is that by the time it’s ready, you may have lost your enthusiasm for actually eating it. That’s what happened to me the other day—the slow cooker filled the apartment with delicious roast-chicken smells all ...Keep Reading
Parents Need to Eat, TooSM: Whaddya Got Fried Rice
I’m a big believer in authenticity. Stephen and I (and now Harry) will trek far and wide for a real taste of a particular kind of food, from New Jersey (and Connecticut) hot dogs to New England donuts to the fresh mozzarella made by the 90something Italian lady around the corner. But frankly, when it ...Keep Reading
In Which We Play with Leftovers (Sesame Noodles with Shredded Chicken)
As I said yesterday, the Chicken Adobo works really well as leftovers. I’d torn a recipe for Sesame Noodles with Shredded Chicken from an issue of Cook’s Illustrated last Fall, mostly because it just looked so darned simple. The sauce is made in a blender or food processor—no cooking at all—so if you’ve got leftover ...Keep Reading
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