Home Cookery and Other Sins

<p>We are two amateur cooks exploring recipes from all over the internet, trying them out and giving our critiques from a home chef point of view. We struggle with going to more than one grocery store, paying premium for organic, learning chef-y techniques, and being generally bad at reading directions, and we want to talk about that.</p>

20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls by Half-Baked Harvest Review

Do you like burritos? So do we. These burritos are full of nondescript Asian flavor and they seriously take 20-30 minutes to make. Check it out!Written: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/beef-rolls/

05-16
01:16:50

Straw & Hay with Gorgonzola by Ina Garten Review

We are back and talking about a creamy creamy pasta from our barefoot gal, Ina! This cream sauce got some feet stank on it from gorgonzola cheese and it's ride or die, but if you like big cheese, you'll love this. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/straw-and-hay-with-gorgonzola-2549802

04-25
01:53:03

Pad Thai by RecipeTin Eats Review

This week we talk about work conferences, getting colds from work from office and how we've tried and failed several times to make good Pad Thai. Spoiler Alert: the secret ingredient is Tamarind paste!

03-09
01:41:13

Cumin Beef by Kevin Pang (America's Test Kitchen) Review

This week, we really got off target, but we cooked up some Hunan takeout grub that we couldn't wait to share! America's Test Kitchen does it again with an accessible recipe from abroad that tastes just like you wish it would.Video: https://youtu.be/c11B5BxMO6gWritten: https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/5534-hunger-pangs-recipe-cumin-beef

02-08
02:01:34

Orange Duck by Chef John (Food Wishes) Review

We get fancy and go to the farmers market to cook Duck a L’orange, a classic French (but not really) dish that seems really intimidating to make. Also, another big pitch for homemade stocks and a bunch of other people's YouTube videos!

01-26
01:54:54

Spicy Pumpkin Pork Noodles by Chef John (Food Wishes) Review

Chef John's back at it with another crazy-butt fission fusion project. This PSL gon' kick your ASS - she spicy.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxf1weLW3vIWritten: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/8498196/spicy-pumpkin-pork-noodles/

01-06
01:38:30

Honey Mustard Pretzel Crusted Pork Chops with Polenta by Kim Peterson Review

Y'all this is upper-class pork schnitzel coated in mustard and pretzels. This episode we rave about how to cook pork and why you should consider it if you like steak but ain't got that baller budget.https://giveitsomethyme.com/spicy-honey-mustard-pretzel-crusted-pork-chops/

12-16
01:30:27

Spicy Sloppy Joes! by Donal Skehan Review

I don't like sloppy joes. They are tomato beef juice paradise and they make me sad. However, we have found a recipe that fuses this tired old nostalgia loaf with Asian flavors and kicks butt! Check it out!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulDmu3zRTtA

12-02
01:38:50

Soutzoukakia (Greek Meatballs) by Lucy Parissi Review

We're talking about balls again, folks. These big beefers pack flavor to savor and share with a neighbor. We love this recipe - you should check it out for your holiday gatherings!Written: https://www.supergoldenbakes.com/soutzoukakia-greek-meatballs-tomato-sauce-cumin-cinnamon

11-18
01:27:16

Aguadito De Pollo (Peruvian Chicken Soup) by Ali from Gimme Some Oven Review

Talkin' bout the soup, girl. We blended a leprechaun and ended up with spicy comfy soup for days.Written: https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/aguadito-de-pollo-peruvian-chicken-soup/

11-04
01:44:16

Spinach and Ricotta Gnudi with Tomato Butter Sauce by Lan Lam (America's Test Kitchen) Review

Let's talk about BALLS of cheese. Let's talk about tomatoes and butter. Let's talk about all the lemon and the nutmeg that make it sing. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHouE-qpd-Y

10-19
01:31:52

Gyudon and Oyakodon (Beef and Chicken with Dashi Broth) by J. Kenji López-Alt Review

Sit back and get comfy as we review one of our favorite weeknight recipes! This Japanese dish is unique and simple and we can't recommend it enough. Tastes like fishy seaweed in the best way - even Nick likes it!Gyudon (beef)Written: https://www.seriouseats.com/gyudon-japanese-simmered-beef-and-rice-bowl-recipeVideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDzvYD_VXJU&list=PLhh62LHcSe7MmHerBpKd3sJREHu1spA8W&index=31Oyakodon (chicken)Written: https://www.seriouseats.com/oyakodon-japanese-chicken-and-egg-rice-bowl-recipe

09-30
01:48:48

Filet of Sole with Mushroom Sauce by Jacques Pépin Review

This one's a doozy y'all. We tried to make a classic French dish from a video segment from Jacques Pépin's 2010s TV show and boy did it not work. We share some frustrations and suggestions on how to modernize this dinosaur of a recipe in this week's 'cast.Written: https://www.kqed.org/w/morefastfoodmyway/episode214.htmlVideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ6U9uiP5go

09-16
01:17:15

Cuban Frita Burger by George Motz (The Burger Scholar) Review

Eastershitz kids and lonely hearts abound in this episode! Listen to our tale of 'fritas' as we do our best to talk about everything but the subject at hand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzF2yJRCfss

09-02
01:48:18

Caramelized Onion Rosemary Chicken Thighs by Richa the Cook Review

Ya can't caramelize onions in 20 minutes, mkay? Listen to us revamp a recipe on the fly to create a Hash House a Go Go-flavored masterpiece.https://myfoodstory.com/caramelized-onion-rosemary-chicken-thighs-recipe

08-13
01:21:49

Grilled Chicken Satay Skewers by Donal Skehan Review (with bonus side)

You like chicken satay, we like chicken satay. Satay the Home Cookery way when you bbq up some chicka chicka yum yums for all your friends! Plus I wrote a recipe for Asian cucumber salad and it's here! Skewers: https://donalskehan.com/recipes/chicken-satay-skewers/Cucumber Salad: https://homecookeryandothersins.wordpress.com/2022/07/08/asian-cucumber-salad/

08-02
01:32:27

New Year's "Good Luck" Pasta Fazool by Chef John (Food Wishes) Review

We wish you a merry summer with a warm and hearty bowl of beans.https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/277949/new-years-good-luck-pasta-fazool/

07-08
01:16:55

Coconut Curry Chicken by Chelsea's Messy Apron Review

Join us as we delve into the depths of our curry-making past and learn from us what not to do when making a Thai/Indian/culturally ambiguous dish.https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/coconut-chicken-curry/

06-21
01:25:57

Soy Butter Mushroom Pasta by Donal Skehan Review

Cats and breads and newly-weds! Listen to our tale of savory mushies in this Italian-Asian fusion recipe review that we only mostly like sometimes.https://donalskehan.com/recipes/soy-butter-mushroom-pasta/

05-28
01:14:54

Meatloaf by Andrew Rea (Basics with Babish) Review

Welcome, beigemen, to our positively obsessive retelling of a meatloaf recipe that has beguiled and amazed us since we first laid eyes on it!https://basicswithbabish.co/basicsepisodes/meatloaf

05-11
01:23:16

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