Monthly Archives: April 2009

Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken

OK, so this is cheating. Well, sort of. This may not be real barbecue, but it is one of my favorite ways to make chicken legs: Indoors. In the oven. Seared, then smothered in hot,...

Sinfully Rich Chocolate Pudding

I have no excuses for this one. It's all chocolate, sugar, heavy cream, butter, and eggs. Grab a spoon and put on your fat pants. Move over, Jello. That's all I have to say. Warm pudding When...

Garlic & Herb Roasted Pork Shoulder

C'mon. Let's do some magic tricks in the kitchen. We'll start by making a feast that's fit for a king�for practically pennies. All you need is a sharp knife, a few hours, and a...

Buttermilk Cornbread

Sometimes I bake things, then need to immediately give them away so I don't gobble down the whole pan. You know how that goes? This cornbread is like that. It's sweet, light, and soft�with...

Fresh Herb Egg White Omelet with Black Olives & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

So recently, I found myself with a bunch of spare egg whites. (Stay tuned to find out what happened to the yolks sometime later this week...) I was starving when this happened. I whipped...

Creamy Chocolate Fudge

I don't know what got me on a candy kick, but I have sweets on the brain lately. This fudge is chocolate-y, creamy�and entirely too easy to eat. If you have friends in far-flung places,...

Fiery Chili Lime Rice

I've said it before: I love hot food. This rice is a fabulously spicy side that's packed with flavor. Turn it into a more substantial meal by tossing in some sauteed shrimp or leftover...

Smokey Black Pepper Beef Ribs

These ribs get a ton of deep, pepper-y flavor from freshly cracked black pepper—and a fair amount of heat from ground chipotle chili. They also get a double dose of smoke from a generous amount...