Tom's Blog
“Caribbean” Pork Skewers
I just made this tonight on a whim. I put Caribbean in quotes because I don’t really think there is anything all that Caribbean about it. I suppose if I added some allspice to the marinade, it might be. I might try that next time. The cilantro seems to be mostly for looks since by [...]
Thai Sweet Basil with Chicken
OK, I’m reprinting this recipe here (with a few minor changes) but I got it from here. I HIGHLY recommend you visit that site as it is EASILY the best source of authentic Thai recipes I’ve ever seen. I’m a huge fan of Thai basil and have been trying to replicate this recipe for some [...]
Moroccan Stew
A friend of mine came up with this recipe. I’m not sure how Moroccan it is but it sure does taste good. I definitely suggest that you add the red pepper flakes but that’s just me. I’ve cooked this a number of times and cooking time is highly dependent on how much liquid you add. [...]
Vichyssoise
Honestly, this is one of the few recipes that I follow to the letter. It is amazing. What I basically do is try to get as large of leek as possible and don’t sweat is so much if I get some of the green in there. With all the cream and milk you really don’t [...]
Time Wasters
If working for the school district taught me one thing, it is how to waste time. When you’ve got work to ignore, nothing is better than the Internet. Got some time to kill (or don’t but the boss is out of the office and don’t feel like working)? Here are a few suggestions. I expect [...]
Onion Dip
Many of you will recognize this from Good Eats - it’s just about the same. In all honesty, I love Alton’s show for techniques but most of the recipes I’ve tried have been absolute shit. I’ve added a splash of Marsala (you can substitute Madeira) to deglaze the pan after you caramelize the onions. It [...]
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