Category Archives: Mains

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Recipe: Best Way Ethiopian Tibs

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

There are a LOT of recipes for Ethiopian Tibs (stir fried beef or lamb) on the web, and no two seem to be alike. The essence of the dish is chunks of tender meat in a savory sauce with onion, … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Amish-Style Pickled Tripe in Aspic

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

Amish-Style Pickled Tripe in Aspic is so-called because we first tasted it at the Green Dragon Market in Ephrata, PA, but it could also be called Pennsylvania Dutch or even German, as all those cuisines share a soft spot for … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Fourth of July Hamburgers

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

You could make these any day, of course, but a midsummer cookout seems like the perfect occasion for juicy Fourth of July hamburgers. Texas-Style Potato Salad and Better-Than-KFC Cole Slaw are ideal accompaniments. Makes 4 burgers. Ingredients: 1 lb good … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Instant Pot Pork Adobo

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

Adobo is often referred to as the Filipino national dish, an irresistible medley of rich tangy sauce and meltingly tender meat. The Instant Pot is ideal for making Pork Adobo because you can sauté the ingredients, cook the meat in … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Soft Shell Crab with Caper Butter

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

Soft shell crabs are blue crabs harvested during molting season. They have a mild crabby flavor and a pleasant crunch; it’s nice to just chomp into a crab instead of fighting the shell to get the flesh out. Here is … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Fennel Braised Pork Chops

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

A tweak of the recipe in Alison Roman’s Dining In. Fennel Braised Pork Chops are sweet/sour/crunchy on the outside and throw off a wonderful liquid which you can use to prepare some accompanying greens. Serves 2 with very large portions … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Perfect Instant Pot Oatmeal

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

My sister wanted to do a recipe that would help her get familiar with her Instant Pot, and this Perfect Instant Pot Oatmeal fits the bill. Perfect because it is creamy, filling and just sweet enough with only 1 T … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Chiles Rellenos

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

Chiles Rellenos are my litmus test for a good Mexican restaurant. I will order them in a burrito, or as part of a combination plate. Until I started playing around with the chile relleno recipe in Diana Kennedy’s Cuisines of … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Crispy Cornmeal Pork Chops

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

Crispy Cornmeal Pork Chops is our simplification of a recipe in Sean Brock’s Heritage cookbook. The acid and bacteria in the buttermilk help to tenderize the pork and its fat binds the cornmeal coating to the meat. Use a good … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Taste Test: Chicago Style Hot Dogs

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

The Super Bowl Taste Test almost didn’t happen, because of last week’s bitter weather in Chicago. My order from Vienna Beef sat on the tarmac for days till I finally gave up and started planning an alternative attraction. Then, late … Continue reading →

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