Category Archives: Fr. Z’s Kitchen

Of rotted fish juice lunch and of gardens and of feeders

I want to thank EC of NY for lunch today.  EC of NY sent some garum… yes… garum.  I have written about garum several times (check here and here.), but most recently in the form of colatura, a super concentrated … Read More

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Sunday – Lapin au Saupiquet (Rabbit)

It is Saturday afternoon and preparation of my Sunday meal is underway.  I began yesterday evening. Based on your feedback … Lapin au Saupiquet – with the new book 384 49% of all votes Coniglio in umido – from memory … Read More

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What to do? Sunday Supper – 2

Starting to think about Sunday dinner. The last time I consulted you I made Boeuf à la bourguignonne. I am inclined toward rabbit this time…. I usually make Italian coniglio in umido (and here).  This involves lots of olives and … Read More

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MAN BITES DOG!

Many years ago I was walking along the river on an evening constitutional with a Chinese friend the topic of differences in food came up. I asked him whether or not he had eaten dog very often.  He said, "yes", … Read More

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Fr. Z’s Kitchen: THINK FAST!! Impromptu surprise sudden what can you do with this supper

My company from Sunday showed up tonight, surprise, with "Hey Father! What can you do with this?" Elk. FAST! FAST! What to do? I dragged up a bottle of Bonarda and got it breathing. Onions and a little celery in … Read More

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Sunday Boeuf Bourguignon

It is Saturday afternoon and I have prepared my Sunday meal. I, undecided, had asked your opinion about Sunday supper Coq au vin or Boeuf Bourguignon? Frankly, I was leaning in the direction of the Coq au vin (stewed chicken) … Read More

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The perfect soft-boiled egg

I don’t often make soft-boiled eggs, partly because I can do an egg over-easy in half the time. But once in a while, I attack the task of making a soft-boiled egg, which is not one of the easier techniques … Read More

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Tarragon of virtue

My tarragon is coming along very nicely! Strong, virtuous tarragon! hmmm… I sense Bearnaise sauce in my near future.

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Getting my German on for Saturday Night

I have a guest for the weekend and so I made something a bigger more expansive than I would were I on my own. Three large pork chops were delivered by the aforementioned guest, along with sauerkraut… as Dr. Maturin … Read More

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Fish on Fridays, my way – Fr. Z’s “Just For The Halibut” Cakes

It is Friday in Lent, and as the sun sank, I – a traditionalist in my consistency – wanted a cheeseburger. So, I dug into the freezer and found a piece of frozen halibut which I bought for $1.38. "What … Read More

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