Fusilli had a great idea for a cookbook – make ahead meals. It would be a collection of recipes that benefit from resting for a few days before being reheated. For example Beef Braised in Red Wine. For three days it's been sitting its own saucy goodness... waiting to be warmed up and enjoyed. The sauce was skimmed, and boiled down to make a nice gravy and then poured over the beef and garlic mashed potatoes. A dollop of sour creme with fresh horseradish added a nice bite.
Showing posts with label Garlic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Garlic. Show all posts
Friday, December 26, 2008
Beef Braised in Red Wine
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Elizabeth's Crispy Cheese Burger with Garlicky Garlic Fries
The best places are usually found when you're lost, wandering around, not really looking for anything. As we wandered by Elizabeth, on Elizabeth Street, I peeked at their menu. Instantly, I knew where we were going for dinner. I also wondered if this was an opportunity to de-throne the legendary burger that Fusilli and Manchego love to reminisce about.
While I'd love to say this was the best burger I've ever had... it wasn't. I'm still putting my vote behind the Animal Style. I will give the potato wedges full marks. I'm partial to traditional fries, but their garlicky garlic fries were awesome.
It's hard to tell from the picture, but this burger is huge! I tried and failed to pick it up with my hands. Only C. was able to manage this beast. Props to his burger strategy which involved tackling the crispy cheese, sticking out all the way around, before devouring the centre. In fact, C. was the only one able to eat the whole thing... a theme repeated through out the week. It's always the skinny ones who can pack it away. Respect.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Garlic-Roasted Pork Shoulder
I reek of Garlic, but I don't care! This was so fall-apart-delicious it's worth smelling like an old sock. The incredible gravy was a nice match for the roast fennel, carrot, asparagus and potato.
The one shoulder easily made enough for four people – so tomorrow it's cubanos for lunch. Recipe from Epicurious.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Roast chicken with favalad
It's fava bean (or broad bean) season in California, and luckily they're sending them up north until we get our own in July/August. Julie did a roast chicken with an awesome fava, arugula, radish, mint and pecorino salad. Recipe here.
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