- Apple-Stuffed Game Hens with Rosemary Butter (source: The Fearless Chef). I know, I know. That one on the left is almost pornographic. I went off-recipe and let the hens sit in a buttermilk, garlic and chive marinade. The results were fantastic.
- Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle (source: Bobby Flay). I thought I’d screwed up because I’d forgotten to salt and pepper each layer but I it didn’t need it. An awesome sweet, savory, and spicy combo.
- Sweet and Sour Cippolini (source: The Fearless Chef). I couldn’t find cippolini onions but the recipe suggested pearl onions as a substitute. In my opinion, they weren’t a very a good substitute. All in all, not a bad dish, but my mom makes a version that is far superior.
- Salad (roasted red peppers, avocado, celery, cucumber, red onion, green onion, tomato) with Honey-Lemon Dressing. Meh. It’s salad.
- Braised Short Ribs and Parsnip Mash. Love short ribs, but I never make them the same way twice simply because the recipe is in my head and I have a terrible memory. The only constant is port as my reducing liquid.
- Brussel Sprouts. Once they’re steamed through transfer them to a pan, add a little olive oil, red chili flakes, and garlic, then finish them with a light fry. Bacon optional.
Next week, I shift focus to your recipes for the “I Make The Best Whatever” playoffs (Thought I’d forgotten, didn’t you?).
So, what else have I been up to these past few days? Besides watching football you mean?
Reading and loving David Benioff’s City of Thieves.
On DVD, watching and loving Baccano. Talk about a huge cast of characters.
On t.v., watching and loving Top Chef. Anthony Bourdain is a great addition to the judge’s table.
Also, reading and enjoying your comments…
Mailbag –
ganymede writes: “How much you wanna bet that you’ve probably acquired an allergy to the Dogs…?”
Answer: Actually, according the tests I took when I was very young, I’m allergic to dust (who isn’t?), feathers (prefer foam pillows anyway), and cat and dog hair. I’ve never had a reaction before though.
Winst writes: “I believe that you meant feeling like Popeye Doyle in the sequel…The French Connection *2*.”
Answer: I stand corrected!
Wondering Brit writes: “But remember that while people may or may not have liked SGU, no one can really take away from you what any of you achieved is all this – not to mention the DVD sales which of the years have been staggering.”
Answer: Much appreciated.
Echelon writes: “I was going through the news when I read that The Walking Dead fired its writers after its record breaking finale. Instead going into a second season with assigned scripts to freelancers. Something you should look into if you are so inclined.”
Answer: Great show but I have yet to actually sit down and think about what I’d like to do next. A couple of opportunities have presented themselves and they’re very attractive, but after eleven straight years of working on Stargate, I wonder if it might not be a better idea to just take the year off and freelance.
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