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Lamb and Asparagus Pierogi
A fantastic twist on a Polish classic
Rye Whiskey Rump Roast
Special, distinctive, and delicious
Black Sesame Rice Krispie Treats
An grown-up crowd pleaser
"The Bear" Chocolate Cake
Yes, chef!
(Iced) Gingerbread Cookies
Christmas? Sure, buy why not any time?
Shakshuka
Dig in!
Pot Roast
For two
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Bring these to a pot luck and steal the show
BLT with Basil and Cheese
A perfect little twist
Stand-Out Bran Muffins
Topped with yogurt and fruit puree
Pie Crust

Pie Crust

Posted on August 7, 2014October 19, 2014 by Jeff the Chef
Wonder why no one can make a pie crust as good as Grandma's? Because Grandma didn't use a food processor. She made her buttery crusts by hand. Yes, it was work. But so worth it.... Read More
Bourgeois Pig

Bourgeois Pig

Posted on August 2, 2014November 4, 2014 by Jeff the Chef
Bourgeois Pig café serves up great coffee and has a huge selection of tea. Their cappuccinos are fantastic and their open Wi-Fi is decent. You won't find out if Fat Sandwich - a nearby sandwich shop ... Read More
Herb, Nut, and Onion Bread

Herb, Nut, and Onion Bread

Posted on July 26, 2014August 22, 2016 by Jeff the Chef
This bread gets its rich, fresh, depth of flavor from nuts, nut-meal, oregano, sour cream, and thyme. Starting with a sponge and kneading the final dough by hand are key to giving this bread its unbel... Read More
Banana Cream Pie Bars

Banana Cream Pie Bars

Posted on July 12, 2014December 30, 2018 by Jeff the Chef
Enjoy banana cream pie bars from scratch without touching a rolling pin or turning on the stove. Chessmen cookies, Cool Whip, cream cheese, instant pudding. Trust me; this does not taste like an “ea... Read More
Vodka Infused Rainbow Jello Mold

Vodka Infused Rainbow Jello Mold

Posted on July 5, 2014August 10, 2025 by Jeff the Chef
This vodka infused rainbow Jello mold could be the hit of your next party. Six colors, twelve layers ... yeah, it's incredibly ambitious. And it's also time consuming. But it doesn’t require special... Read More
Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake

Posted on July 5, 2014May 29, 2015 by Jeff the Chef
Forget your fancy appliances. Making these biscuits by hand with a pastry cutter will produce light, beautiful shortcakes that will balance perfectly with strawberries and whipped cream.... Read More
No-Bake Therapy: Epilogue

No-Bake Therapy: Epilogue

Posted on June 25, 2014November 17, 2018 by Jeff the Chef
Snuggie the shit out of your stress. Butter, buttermilk, cocoa, one-minute oats, peanut butter, and of course sugar ... all these things are good in a cookie, but did you know they can also cure all o... Read More
Beef, Sausage, Rigatoni: Pt. 3

Beef, Sausage, Rigatoni: Pt. 3

Posted on June 22, 2014December 6, 2014 by Jeff the Chef
Why is Beef, Sausage, and Rigatoni so utterly satisfying? miLam uncovers the truth about the importance of fat and wine in a braise. Plus: casserole? Dutch Oven? What the wealthy kettle conglomerates ... Read More
Beef, Sausage, Rigatoni: Pt. 2

Beef, Sausage, Rigatoni: Pt. 2

Posted on June 21, 2014August 23, 2015 by Jeff the Chef
Beef, Sausage, Rigatoni involves a lot of man-appropriate crying: tears of joy shed at the meat temple we call a butcher shop, tears of profound satisfaction at how beautifully this dish will turn out... Read More
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