Monthly Archives: August 2011

Skillet Pork Chops

Posted on August 31, 2011 by chefjeff

One-pot meals are the rage these days. And there is good reason. With both parents working in so many families, and a lot of single-parent households, there isn’t always a lot of time for meal preparation. I can relate to … Continue reading →

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City Chicken

Posted on August 29, 2011 by chefjeff

Chicken is one of those meats that lends itself to many kinds of cooking. You can fry it. You can grill it. You can roast it. And it’s always good with just about any kind of potatoes. One of my … Continue reading →

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Artichoke and Potato Au Gratin

Posted on August 27, 2011 by chefjeff

I’m looking forward to the opening of the “new” Whitey’s restaurant in East Grand Forks. A far as I’m concerned, the old-time favorite of many people, including longtime residents and former UND students, never quite measured up to what it … Continue reading →

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Scallops with Pesto Fettuccine

Posted on August 25, 2011 by chefjeff

Pasta is one of those foods that can be paired with just about anything. If there’s a more versatile staple than pasta, I would like to know what it is. It goes well with red meat, poultry, seafood and vegetables, … Continue reading →

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Wild Game Meatloaf

Posted on August 24, 2011 by chefjeff

A lot of people consider meatloaf the quintessential comfort food. But it’s much than that to me. Meatloaf is one of those dishes that transcends its ingredients. It’s part of the fabric of life for me and a lot of … Continue reading →

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Pheasant Stew

Posted on August 22, 2011 by chefjeff

If you’re a hunter like me, it’s that time of the year to start going through the freezer, looking to make room for the new season’s bounty. And with opening day for a couple of species less than a month … Continue reading →

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Balsamic Pork Loin Chops

Posted on August 20, 2011 by chefjeff

Pork chops are one of easiest cuts of meats to prepare and one of the tastiest. It was one of my favorite foods when I was growing up. I remember how my mom used to fix them in her big, … Continue reading →

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Go-To Gumbo

Posted on August 19, 2011 by chefjeff

Okra is one of those vegetables that doesn’t get a lot of respect from people who live north of the Mason-Dixon line. “Slimy” is how some people describe it. But when you combine these lovely little pods with something like … Continue reading →

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Grilled Marinated Strip Steak

Posted on August 17, 2011 by chefjeff

Not all steaks are created equal. A good New York strip or ribeye is great on the barbecue, while others such as a skirt steak are too tough to grill or broil but very tasty if you braise them. But … Continue reading →

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Barbecued Pork Ribs

Posted on August 15, 2011 by chefjeff

If there’s anything better than some lip-smacking, mouth-watering, finger-licking good barbecued ribs, you couldn’t prove it by me. And with a Dutch oven full of some country-style pork ribs awaiting me for supper, I can’t think of a better way … Continue reading →

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