Recipes
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Easy Beans (Borracho-Style Pinto Beans)
Lazy borracho-style beans built on rendered pork belly scraps, poblano, tomato, and a can of beer, simmered low until they turn creamy and rich.
Charred Roasted Salsa
A smoky roasted salsa built on broiler-charred plum tomatoes, onion, and chiles, blended with garlic, cumin, chipotles in adobo, and lime.
Mexican-Style Grilled Meat Marinade (With a Little Miso)
A bright, citrusy carne asada-style marinade with lime, orange, cilantro, and chiles, plus a couple tablespoons of white miso for depth. Great on skirt steak, flanken ribs, or pork belly.
Yakitori Negima: Chicken, Scallions, and a Pot of Tare
My first run at chicken and scallion yakitori (negima) on a new konro grill, including a simple homemade tare you can keep building on forever.
Pasta e Piselli: A Simple Italian Pasta with Peas
A humble Neapolitan pasta dish of peas, onion, and pancetta that comes together in one pot and proves simple ingredients make the best food.
Smoked Chicken with Alabama White Sauce
How to make tender smoked chicken paired with Alabama's famous tangy white barbecue sauce, a regional gem from 1925 Decatur.
Two Ways: Grilled Marinated Wings
Two grilled wing recipes for fake fall in Atlanta - lemon pepper and sticky fish sauce, both grilled whole for easier handling.
Cowboy Caviar: Fresh Tex-Mex Bean and Corn Salad
A fresh and flavorful Tex-Mex bean and corn salad that's perfect for parties, potlucks, and game day. This colorful bean salad is addictive and nutritious.
Coconut Milk Poached Kobia in a Tagine with Dill and Lemon
Tender kobia fish gently poached in coconut milk using a traditional tagine pot, finished with fresh dill and bright lemon.
Moroccan-Inspired Spiced Chicken Thighs with Couscous: One-Pan Magic
A Moroccan-inspired one-pan dish with spiced chicken thighs, couscous, and warm flavors that delivers restaurant-quality results at home.