Panko Wasabi Crusted Shrimp

You know, for a while I was really thinking that this panko stuff might have been all hype.  The culinary community has seen its share of hit-and-run fad foods…you know what I’m talking about.  If it’s not gnocchi showing up on every Spotted Pig-wannabe-gastropub’s menu, it’s a rash of clone-ish New York frozen yogurt shops reproducing faster [...]

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How to Make a Perfect Roast Chicken

Have you ever noticed that a lot of the things that we call “simple pleasures” really aren’t all that simple?  For example, a picnic in the park under a shady oak tree presupposes a lot of not-so-simple conditions.  First, it should be a warm day; then, you’ll probably want company for your outdoor repast, right?  Then there’s the [...]

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