Category Archives: Recipes

Here is every recipe on the site listed chronologically, from the newest to the oldest. To see recipes by category, check out our visual recipe index.

Recipe: Two-Minute Cole Slaw

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

One minute in express checkout line + one minute mixing ingredients = two-minute cole slaw. And it’s pretty good for the time invested. You do need to let it sit an hour or so before serving, however. Inspired by Laura … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Buttermilk Cheese Grits

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

Cheese Grits are the traditional accompaniment to braised short ribs but when they’re made with lots of butter the net effect is just too heavy and fatty. So I cut the fat with buttermilk and added some shiso leaves for … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Kentucky Short Ribs

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

Why Kentucky Short Ribs? Because instead of a regular flour dredge, I used the leftover 11 herbs and spices mix from the KFC Chicken recipe. Otherwise, this is a classic prep that will bring out the best in these succulent … Continue reading →

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Our top five recipes (2016 edition)

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

This month marks the fifth anniversary of Burnt My Fingers. Thanks for sticking around! As is our custom, we’re reporting the top five recipes measured in page views over the last year. Actually there are six because I have a … Continue reading →

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Cracking the code for Kentucky Fried Chicken

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

A cousin of the legendary-but-real Colonel, not realizing it was anything special, recently shared the recipe for the blend of 11 herbs and spices he would mix up in the garage for the family chicken stand. The Chicago Tribune reported it, … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Corn Cucumber Salsa

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

Inspired by a memorable onion and cucumber salsa at Taqueria GDL in Glens Falls, NY. I had on hand some leftover Mexican grilled corn and Pickled Onions a la Mexicana, but you can use the instructions below to create it … Continue reading →

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Recipe index…. check it out!

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

For way too long I’ve been promising to index the recipes on this site, which are now close to 200. I’ve just installed the Visual Recipe Index plugin, which you can see in action here. At last you can see … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Utica Greens

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

Utica Greens, named after that central New York city, are the traditional accompaniment to Chicken Riggies. They are also nice with grilled steak or chicken, or maybe as a topping on an eggplant parm sandwich. Note that my version is … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Pickled Carrots with Ginger

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

Simple ingredients produce a complex flavorful result. Use these pickled carrots with ginger in salads or on a charcuterie tray; the gingery brine is tasty enough to drink on its own or as the base for a pickleback cocktail. I … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Dip

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

Like it says… Buffalo Chicken Dip! Our friend Susan made this for her son Zack’s high school graduation party but Zack, who is headed for a career in chemical engineering, says he can make it even better. Nicely fills a … Continue reading →

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