Category Archives: Recipes

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Recipe: Cincinnati Chili

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

Cincinnati Chili is not actually chili in the way we think of it down south; some versions do not even include chili powder. It’s more like the meat sauces with warm, Greek-inspired spices we slather on our hot dogs in … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Asparagus with Smoked Ham

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

Asparagus seems to have an affinity for smoked pork…. Bacon, prosciutto or in this case some fine Benton Ham. I added half a preserved lemon but you could also just use lemon juice. Serves 4. Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus, with … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Lao Steak

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

Here’s the Lao Steak recipe from House of X Tia. The author says the marinade would be good on chicken or pork as well. Serves 4. Ingredients: 2 steaks totaling 24 oz or so. We used New York strip but … Continue reading →

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Prep a perfect pickle plate

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

  Comfort Kitchen, an upscale burger joint in our town, puts together an excellent pickle plate. Browse the pictures in their Yelp listing and you’ll see how it has evolved over time. There’s always a cucumber pickle, always pickled onions, … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Carrot Pickles with Ginger and Anise

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

Carrot pickles are a bit mild on their own, but they play well with others on a pickle plate. The ginger, anise and rice vinegar provide sweetness even without sugar. Makes 1 pint. Ingredients: 3-4 fat carrots, peeled 1 whole … Continue reading →

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Recipe: David Chang Pickles

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

If you look on page 65 of your Momofuku cookbook*, you’ll find David Chang’s recipe for quick salt pickles. It couldn’t be simpler: slice cucumbers super thin, then toss with a mix of 3 parts sugar to 1 part Kosher … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Turmeric Cauliflower Pickles

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

Comfort Kitchen, an excellent eatery in my home town, makes a nice cauliflower pickle with the yellow glow of turmeric/curry powder. Here is our interpretation. If you like, add some slices of red bell pepper for color and flavor variety. … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Easy Gumbo

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

Easy gumbo because this should not be a fussy (or expensive dish). The most important ingredient is patience. Take your time cooking the roux and then blending in some (high quality) stock. The roux is entirely capable of thickening on … Continue reading →

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Try something different for your holiday cookie exchange.

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

This year we decided to give cookies from Michelle Hines Abram Thibeault, godmother of our BlueStar stove and a renowned local baker, rather than making them ourselves. Her 2021 deadline has passed, so file that link away for next year. … Continue reading →

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We made a turkey stuffing waffle sandwich!

Posted on November 27, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

Leftover thanksgiving turkey sandwiches are the best, but why not a turkey stuffing waffle sandwich? That way you skip the carb overload from bread-on-bread but still get to enjoy your day after turkey treat. We made a “batter” by mixing … Continue reading →

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