Louisiana Mojo, of which I have none, somehow crept into this plate of Jambalaya. I did a mix of Cajun and Creole styles: chicken and sausage with some tomatoes. The cooking vessel of choice was Big Bertha, my huge cast-iron pot. I set it up on a propane cooker in the backyard. Then, I browned […]
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What’s With Chicken
We had a great five course meal the other night. It got me thinking. What the hell happened to chicken? It usually is on the menu as the “safe” item. No one is taking any chances with it. (Not that I am taking many chances, but..) Above: pan fried chicken, roasted potatoes, carrots, chard in […]
Get In The Game
Great article I just read on small scale/high yield gardening. Check it out, set it up and start harvesting. Above is a picture of our peas coming in.
Roasted Vegetables
We have a ton of beans and peas from the garden. So, I did a little roasted/steamed vegetable mix. Topped off with pan fried chicken on a lemon, garlic, thyme and parsley white wine sauce. The roasted vegetables are potatoes, carrots and red onions. I tossed them with thyme and olive oil.
Garden Update
Heat and rain. Good combination for a garden to get growing. Best year we have had so far for tomatoes and strawberries. Everyone is doing their job well.
Pan Fried Chicken with Pasta
Breaded, pan-seared chicken with sauteed squash, onion, garlic and a drizzle of reduced white wine, Thyme and cream sauce. Are you feeling it?! Handmade pasta slays me. Silky texture, bright flavor.