I can be angry at food, but it does not shame me, and so I tell it all my secrets or choose to chop in silence. If the dough does not cooperate, this is a problem I can fix. For a few hours, my only expectation of myself is to create. I must get from…
Something Old, Something New: Example 1
There is no greater time to learn – or at least to think really hard – about how to cook all the items in your fridge or pantry. I want to share with you some of the bad and ugly of my fridge, and how I manage to salvage my ingredients and create something my…
Austrian Schnitzel: Authentic (& With a Little Twist)
Schnitzel mit mir machen! Ingredients: Veal (the Viennese option), pork, or chicken breast Eggs (typically 1 per 3 cutlets) Bread crumbs (how to make them here: Semmelbrösel); fine bread crumbs are authentic; panko, or combine both, for a twist All-purpose flour Milk (optional) Salt, pepper Neutral oil (i.e. sunflower, vegetable oil, etc.) Serve with lemon…
Erdäpfelsalat (Austrian Potato Salad): The Perfect Side
Erdäpfelsalat always has a place on the dining room table, especially when schnitzel is in the mix. This is another recipe I learned from my mother-in-law, who patiently talked me through so many of these Austrian dishes. Looking at other “Austrian” recipes online, I find that many are largely written from Americans – here is…
Beef & Rice Bowl with Asian-Style Ingredients
Ingredients for Ground Meat: Ground Beef, Pork, or Chicken (1/2-1 whole package) Seasonings for minced beef: salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, garlic, chives, parsley, cilantro, sesame oil, soy sauce, a splash of white wine vinegar, etc. Use what you have, eliminate what you don’t. Sliced Chili Peppers Sliced Ginger (or powdered) Garlic Soy Sauce Sesame…
Mushroom, Carrot, and Parsnip Stew
This recipe is based on the NYTimes recipes for “Fresh and Wild Mushroom Stew”. I made it more adaptable and way less reliant on (more expensive) mushrooms by adding carrots and parsnips into the mix; please adapt, whether it’s the ingredients or amount, to your own needs. Ingredients for Stew: 1 Carrot 1 Parsnip 3…
Approaching Your Inventory: Management and Mindfulness
So you bought all your food and supplies to prepare for the quarantine, but now, how do you smartly manage it all? Eat what will expire; preparing and freezing sauces, broths, etc. for later days and weeks to come; having flour and dry active yeast on hand, as it’s cost-friendly, to make bread, pasta, and…
Pick-Me-Up Bone Broth
Bone broth is something I enjoy making since I prefer to purchase entire chickens when they are available. Purchasing an entire chicken means that you get a week’s worth (even more, if you freeze the broth!) of meals, rather than just one or two nights. I will give you my recipe, assuming that you have…
Inventory with Recipe Ideas
When you are shopping for a month or more, think ahead: Do I enjoy this? Do I eat this regularly, or am I eager to take the opportunity to learn how to cook with this? Will this last long? Will it give me energy? Is this economical, or is this a frill purchase? What do…
A Soup of Roasted Garlic
Suggested ingredients to create your base: Garlic (entire heads, depending on the size of the pot and preference); Lemons; Hot pepper (per preference); vegetable, chicken, or beef stock; olive oil; salt; eggs; butter; flour To Roast: Halve the garlic heads through the middle. Slice one large lemon in three bits. Drizzle olive oil over the…
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