Month: May 2020

Steak: Sous Vide vs. Reverse Sear

Ingredients: Steak Seasoning Equipment: Freezer-safe bag, or vacuum seal bag Sous Vide machine Probe Thermometer Let’s Talk: Sous Vide first. Why sous vide? What is sous vide? Sous vide cooking takes a piece of meat, puts it into a bag, sucks the air out, and cooks it in a water bath to a precise temperature.…
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SSG Katz’s Meatloaf

In remembrance of Army Staff Sgt. Jeremy Katzenberger, who passed away during combat in Afghanistan in ’11, I get to share his story on this Memorial Day. With the blessing of his brother-in-law Patrick Montgomery, who runs KC Cattle Company, and whose wagyu beef I’m using here, I made SSG Katz’s Meatloaf prepared two ways…
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Mexican Style Corn

Ingredients: 3 Ears Corn 2 tbsp Mayo 1/2 tbsp Chili Powder Cotija Cheese, crumbled (1) Cilantro, chopped Lime Wedges Directions: Husk and de-silk the corn. Cook in the oven at 500*, on the grill, or directly in a pan until the corn is cooked and the outside is charred. Meanwhile, mix mayo and chili powder.…
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Pantry Pasta

Ingredients: 4 oz Pasta 2 tbsp Tomato Paste 1/3 cup Water 3 Garlic Cloves, minced Red Pepper Flake, pinch 1/2 tsp Dry Basil 1/2 tsp Dry Oregano 1/2 tsp Dry Parsley Directions: Boil a pot of salted water, and add pasta when ready. While water boils, mince garlic. Oil a pan on med-low heat and…
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Pasta Carbonara

Ingredients: 8 oz Pasta (1) 1 Whole Egg 2 Additional Egg Yolks 3/4 oz grated Parmigiano Reggiano 1/4 oz Pecorino Romano (2) Fresh Ground Black Pepper 2 oz Bacon (3) Directions: Bring a salted pot of water to a boil. As water is boiling, slice bacon into bite size pieces. In a heat proof bowl…
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