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My Name Is In The Freezer Section!

June 15, 2009 (Updated January 30, 2015) by Drew Kime

This is quite possibly the coolest thing I've heard since starting the blog. Shortly after I did the ribs, Linda wrote to tell me:BTW, have done your ribs and sauce (recent ones in foil) twice since you published the recipe. Last time was for our Memorial Day BBQ. Big hit. Major hit. We have packets of ribs and containers of sauce in the freezer labeled "Drew's Ribs" and "Drew's Sauce". You're a big hit in our kitchen. Thanks for doing your blog. It, and you, are awesome!She ... has my name on … [Read more...]

How To Read A Cake Recipe

June 12, 2009 (Updated March 24, 2014) by Drew Kime

Dessert, Technique

Have you ever had someone completely exceed your expectations? Jenni, the Online Pastry Chef just did. I asked your for your favorite "can't miss" birthday cake recipes, and posted the responses. Then I asked Jenni, "Hey, could you take a look at these and tell me how they would be different?" She must really like analyzing recipes, because what I got back was amazing. … [Read more...]

How To Make Chicken Fajitas

June 11, 2009 (Updated January 30, 2015) by Drew Kime

Dinner, Fowl Mexican

I seem to be a steak snob. The last time I made steak fajitas I finally got them "right". They had to have the cilantro and lime juice. That what I had been missing, that really made them taste like they do at all the Mexican restaurants. Well, I forgot to get the lime. And I thought I had cilantro, but I didn't. So these chicken fajitas didn't get either. And you know what? I didn't miss it at all. Does that say more about the fajitas, or about me? … [Read more...]

How To Make Flour Tortillas

June 10, 2009 (Updated March 23, 2014) by Drew Kime

Bread

You can go anywhere in the world and find some variation on flatbread: pita, naan, matzo, and of course tortillas. I've done pita, and I have to say tortillas are a bit easier. Since they don't use yeast it's just mix and fry, no rising needed. And I can see how a little practice will make them even easier. I see lots of wraps in my future. … [Read more...]

How To Make Fried Green Beans With Onion

June 8, 2009 (Updated December 13, 2014) by Drew Kime

Side Undieting

This recipe is ridiculously simple, as long as you're already keeping your bacon grease. Oh, wait, bacon fat. Whatever. Say it with me, kids: "Everything's Better With Bacon!" … [Read more...]