Shortcut Schnitzel

I had an idea that I wanted a quick German dinner. I found out for me there is no such thing. Well, as the Stones said, you can’t alway get what you want, but you get what you need. Well, I needed schnitzel. I did use a large short cut. Shake and bake, and I…

Pork Belly Burt Ends – Part Deux

I did something similar about 5 years ago and while it was good, it was rushed and in need of an update. I got a great pork belly from A to Z Butcher; Zach cut it while I was waiting. I think I saw the pig twitch. I soaked it in salt and maple syrup…

Greens and Beans

This is an Italian peasant dish with a cult following in Pittsburgh. It’s inexpensive to make but filling and perfect for a crowd. It starts with garlic and onion as all good things do. Then the addition of banana peppers, hot Italian sausage, some kale or spinach, canalini beans, then some wine to bring everything…

Asian Wings

I know I should do this one during football season, but I didn’t think of it during football season, and my memory doesn’t last that long. I used chicken drumettes and Poppi’s Asian seasoning along with ginger, green onion, garlic, some gochujang paste, and some soy. It takes an hour to marinate, but your patience…

New Mexico Chili

I have finally done the last of the major chili styles: New Mexico. What separates this chili is the New Mexico green hatch chilis. The use of stew beef also makes this different. It does have some heat from the hatch and milder Anaheim chili peppers, and some carrots for sweetness.(You knew I was a…