There was another cod sale at Fairway today... so it seemed that fish 'n' chips was in order. Deeply, madly, truly in order...
I cut 1 pound of cod filets into similarly sized chunks... Dipped them in a very simple…
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Stoned Love (Arugula Pizza)
Ah... To be home again... And to have access to my pizza stone...
So last night it was time for a pizza... And even though Spring is starting to make herself known... It's still too early for handfuls of fresh…
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Anniversary Addendum
Just a quick follow-up to the Anniversary post from the other day...
Here are some pictures of that delicious meal... in process.
I think you'll see that even these very, very simple dishes can become (when made with care, and…
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Happy Anniversary!!! (Chicken Schnitzel, Potatoes au Gratin, Fava Beans)
Yes! I made it home in time for our 35th Anniversary...
The Much Ado closing in Cleveland was wonderful... And we all head out to Boise four weeks from now...
But in the meantime, a joyous return home to Yonkers…
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Going Home (Chicken with Garlic & Sage Sauce)
You may remember a few posts ago, I told you I had enhanced some boxed chicken stock by gently poaching two breasts in it... and that I'd use the breasts later in the week? Well... it's now later in the…
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Wild Rice Cakes
I know I've told you before that I'm a big fan of "cakes..." and these are some of my all-time favorites... and so, so easy...
I had leftover wild rice, cauliflower, broccoli, peas, and Brussels sprouts... I processed all of…
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If Only You Could Smell This... (Pasta with Beef and Garlic)
Monday is the theatre's traditional day off… So, this Monday, after a long and pretty tough week, I was feeling the need for some major protein.
I sautéed about 10 minced onions (not as much as it sounds... bagged onions…
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Easter Potluck (Risotto with Asparagus, Peas and Chives)
One of the toughest parts of being an actor is being away from home on holidays...
But when you're with a convivial group of actors, that negative can be turned into a positive. And I am in Cleveland with a…
Happy Easter! (Ham, Potatoes au Gratin and Asparagus)
When I was a little boy, Easter was a major holiday for my family. And it wasn't just the candy that magically appeared in the baskets and shiny grass nests we hid all over the house…
I was fascinated and…
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Mary Houston's Pizza (Pizza with Everything)
I recently received a wonderful email... one that made me very happy...
Mary Houston, a wonderful cook from the southeast coast of North Carolina (and a This Old Chef reader), made one of This Old Chef's pizzas for her dear…
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Thai One On! (Thai Green Curry Beef)
Sorry... Sometimes I can't resist puns. It's genetic.
It was absolutely freezing in Yonkers a few weeks ago, and Charlie wanted something in the "meat" world. So after a bit of back and forth, we decided on Thai... something.
So…
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Irish Soda Bread
Following a large number of requests... I'm going to try to post a recipe for soda bread today in between rehearsals...
Bear with me... and be prepared, I like a far more traditional recipe... no fat and no sugar or…
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The Nose Knows...
Fascinating experience today....
The ENORMOUS apartment building I'm living in in Cleveland while doing Much Ado is filled with folks from the Middle Eastern and South Asian communities... So a walk down the hall is filled with intoxicating food smells…
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St. Patrick's Day! (Salmon, Colcannon and Asparagus)
I can hardly believe it's already St. Patrick's Day again... My parents were right when they told me time just goes faster and faster!
We were never the Irish Stew kind of family, so I've pretty much had to make…
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