by Matthew Robinson | Apr 6, 2015
Surf and Turf Don’t you like to get old school while cooking? Surf and Turf is one of those old school dishes from the 60s and 70s that seems to have faded although you can still catch it on menus. Although it is a bit stale, surf and turf is still worth...
by Matthew Robinson | Mar 30, 2015
Pot au Feu As discussed before, successful braising is the pinnacle of cooking. Perhaps the most classic stove top braise is a Pot au Feu – gently braised meats and vegetables, served with pungent sauces and salty items, eaten family style. It is classic peasant...
by Matthew Robinson | Feb 27, 2015
How To Make Beef Stock There are 2 kinds of beef stock in the world. The kind I make when I am thinking about all the soups and sauces I am going to cook and the kind I make when I am hungry. Either way, I end up with a nice beef stock and, aside from a stint in the...
by Matthew Robinson | May 8, 2014
Patty Melts for Dinner I have a sandwich guy – women actually. She works in the sandwich shop just around the corner. I like to pop in and have a bit of conversation – you know sandwich chat. Having a sandwich person is like having...
by Matthew Robinson | Feb 26, 2014
Behold The Power of Beef, Sauce and Noodles-Chopped Steak! When I think of a hearty meal a few things come to mind – beef, sauce and noodles! These three things play so nicely together. Think about all the ways these come together in the food world...