Chicken and Asian Dumplings

I love flavorful fusion mash ups, so I combined the idea of Northern China with savory won tons, but this is a little more hardy than traditional won ton soup. There is a lot more substance with the chicken thighs, mushrooms, and bean sprouts. The broth is China flavors in a bowl with garlic, green…

Air Fryer Scotch Egg

This is a British classic; it is served in pubs, and it is also a much sought after brunch fare. This is a dish with a lot of steps that can wrong, so you have to pay attention all the way through. There is the soft boiled egg, sausage, the bread crumbs, all deep fried…

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…