Category Archive: Proteins

Chef Critchley’s Salsa Verde

Chef Critchley’s Salsa Verde

By: Stacey Viera From the bar bites to the main dishes to desserts, every appetite is satisfied at Urbana Restaurant and Wine Bar. Located a few …

 

Hill Country Barbecue Market

Hill Country Barbecue Market

By: Stacey Viera Well, Hill Country, that’s some damn …

 

Bacon-wrapped Matzo Balls. No…seriously.

Bacon-wrapped Matzo Balls. No…seriously.

“A million bubbies sigh.” ~ Chef Michael Kiss “Oy! The delicious sacrilege!” Stacey exclaimed to her Facebook friends when she posted a photo of bacon-wrapped matzo …

 

Breakfast Showdown: Kashi Go Lean vs. The Egg

Breakfast Showdown: Kashi Go Lean vs. The Egg

This is the tale of two breakfast staples and two conscious eaters on a perpetual quest to enjoy a satisfying morning meal. Round 1: This conversation …

 

Banh Mi BOOM! at Falls Church, Va.’s Vietnamese Eden Center

Banh Mi BOOM! at Falls Church, Va.’s Vietnamese Eden Center

By: Stacey Viera A chef, a vegan, a pregnant …

 

We have seen the light!

We have seen the light!

How Sam developed a fondness for Brussels sprouts and Stacey learned to like meatloaf. “How about Brussels sprouts with lunch?” Stacey asked. Sam took a moment to …

 

Muffin tin, repurposed. A recipe for challah egg cups.

Muffin tin, repurposed. A recipe for challah egg cups.

One of our favorite culinary minds is the inimitable Alton Brown. If we’ve learned one lesson from his show, it is to eschew kitchen “uni-taskers,” …

 

Leftover Turkey Enchiladas

Leftover Turkey Enchiladas

The last of the 2010 Thanksgiving turkey sits in the freezer (because we’re not supposed to keep leftovers in the fridge for more than four …

 

Myth or Truth: Gluten-free diets…a “sticky” subject.

Myth or Truth: Gluten-free diets…a “sticky” subject.

Visiting with Chef Bryan at Potenza got us …

 

“It’s all about the meat and the bread.” – Ralph Gorham, Red Hook Lobster Pound

“It’s all about the meat and the bread.” – Ralph Gorham, Red Hook Lobster Pound

“It’s as close to Maine as you’re going …