Some nights after a long day at work, all you want to eat is something warm and comforting. Tonight was one of those nights for me, so I prepared myself a bowl of potato leek soup. The only thing that could have made it a more comforting meal would have been a grilled cheese sandwich for dipping. Next time… Continue reading “Potato Leek Soup”
Basic Duck Stock

After grilling up and devouring most of the duck, I was left with a carcass full of flavor potential. I decided to make up a simple duck stock to be used later on for soup.
Bing (Chinese Pancake)

You can’t grill a duck without making some Chinese pancake to serve it in! These are extremely simple to make and authentic.
How to: Pasteurize Milk

I am extremely thankful that I get fresh milk delivered every week. The cows that produce this milk actually graze in the fields behind my home, so it’s as fresh as it gets. It truly is amazing. Since the milk is straight from the cow to my home, I need to do the pasteurization myself. It may seem like a daunting task, but it is pretty simple! Continue reading “How to: Pasteurize Milk”
Spiced Yellow Rice

This recipe came about when I was searching for an Uncle Ben’s copycat recipe. It’s nothing like the original, but it is quite the tasty side dish.
Pan-Roasted Rosemary Chicken Breast

Thanks to Chef John at FoodWishes.com, I now have this super easy, delicious chicken breast recipe. I highly recommend giving this a try!
Baked Tonkatsu

I absolutely love Japanese food. If you look through my recipe index, it is pretty obvious. Since I am currently in an Eastern European country, I don’t get very much Japanese cuisine. As a result, I have to make my own! Tonight’s dinner was a baked tonkatsu and bonus potato croquette. Continue reading “Baked Tonkatsu”
Best Oatmeal Ever

One of my favorite breakfasts is rolled oats with roasted banana. It is amazingly delicious and a perfect start to the day.
Scones

One of my favorite breakfasts paired with clotted cream, jam, and a nice hot latte. Perfect on a lazy Sunday morning! Thanks to Alton Brown for the recipe.
Banana Bread

One of my favorite quick breads to make is banana bread. I usually stick to the same-old recipe, but I decided to try Nami’s recipe over at JustOneCookbook, with some additions. It turned out wonderfully! Continue reading “Banana Bread”