Category: Recipes

Meatloaf Based on a recipe and ideas by J. Kenji López-Alt. Gelatin Mix½ cup chicken stock (low-sodium; homemade, instant, or store-bought)¼ cup buttermilk (whole fat)1 oz unflavored gelatin...

Shrimp and Grits Very loosely based on something I saw Bobby Flay do on TV while traveling. Grits4 cups water1 cup grits (stone-ground)salt (to taste)black pepper (fresh ground; to taste)Finish...

Sauerbraten Sauerbraten, a cheap cut of beef, marinated in red wine gone off, braised for hours becomes one of the tenderest beef roasts you can imagine. In Germany I've found two different...

Extra Smooth Pumpkin Pie The addition of cream cheese makes this version of pumpkin pie extra creamy and imparts a slightly tangy flavor. Unlike many traditional pumpkin pie recipes, there’s less...

Classic Pumpkin Pie 9" pie pan 1 single pie crust dough (see recipes on this site)15 oz pumpkin puree11 oz heavy cream125 g light brown sugar1 tbsp ground ginger1 tbsp ground cinnamon½ tsp...

Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage 1 head red cabbage (cut in ¼" squares)3 large apples (cored, chopped in small pieces, skin on)1 small onion (chopped)2 whole lemons (juiced)⅔ cup brown sugar...

Spicy Red Cabbage Large skillet Frying1 head red cabbage (shredded finely)2 tsp caraway seeds2 tsp paprika powder2 tbsp vegetable oilFinishing1 cup apple cider vinegar¼ cup grainy mustard Stir the...

Spätzle Spätzle are basically little dough dumplings. This is a luxury version. I learned them as Christmas Spätzle, left to dry overnight in the fridge, fried up in butter (or bacon fat), then...

Smoked Turkey with Bacon Bourbon Butter SmokerBradley Rack 1 whole turkey (intestines removed, spatchcocked)4 sticks butter (room temperature)½ cup bourbonkoshering salt (to taste)herbs and spices...

Chocolate Mousse A classic rich chocolate mousse, lightened up a bit by using whole milk instead of cream. Double boiler / bain-marie 6 oz chocolate ((high quality, 60-70% cacao is ideal))⅓ cup...