Category: Cooking
Early Fall Pork Chop
Right now, weather in the Northeast is trying to make up it’s mind with some days resembling fall and others more-so, summer. I had an amazing aged, Berkshire pork chop in my refrigerator but wasn’t quite sure if I was in the mood for a more fall driven dish or if I should get one ...
Bucatini Carbonara with Pea Shoots
Fall is starting to settle in – colder temperatures, crisper air, and the last good push of summer vegetables. So, it seemed perfectly appropriate to pull out the smoky bacon from the crew at Salumeria Biellese and make up a quick, true, Carbonara – Bacon, Egg, Pasta, Parm, and Pepper. However, I wanted to add ...
When the Cat’s Away, I will Filet
Well, tonight marked a semi-special occasion, the vegetarian / pescetarian was out of the house. Full of excitement, I stopped at the store, picked up a grass fed chunk of beef tenderloin, and headed home. With a ton of ideas running through my mind, this is what I finally ended up with: Beef tenderloin seasoned ...
End of Summer Lobster Feast
Grilled lobster tails and corn, gallo pinto, no-mayo cole slaw. All of the shells and claw meat was saved for a cool night, homemade lobster risotto…
Earthy Salad Packed with Nutrition
Blanched brussels sprout leaves mixed with arugula and baby spinach, crispy shiitake mushrooms, walnut, pickled shallot, parmesan cheese, sliced dates. Drizzle of olive oil and honey over top.
Beet Sliders & Truffle Salt Blue Potato Chips
Panko crusted sliced beet, lemon goat cheese spread, crispy shallot, and pea shoots on a potato roll. Served with sliced and fried blue potatoes sprinkled with truffle salt
Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon with Heirloom Carrots
Cedar plank grilled salmon over jasmine rice. Locally sourced yogurt and a salad of heirloom carrots, basil, and ground cherries over top. Drizzled with honey.
Reid Pikul 