What did you cook tonight?

No judging. I don’t have the desire to cook for myself every night. Often the girl has other plans, so I’m reduced to alternative cuisine…of sorts.

I sautéed some chicken breasts, mushrooms and veges and added it to this…
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THE BEST: Waffles I’ve evah had…Classic Fanny Farmer yeast recipe, but the key seems to be Ron B’s new All-Clad Belgian waffle maker
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Cornbread, using Jimmy Red cornmeal. Also had some rendered Benton’s bacon fat saved up, so went all out!
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I’m using my sourdough discards for waffles and they are coming out great. Didn’t tell my wife beforehand, served blind. She said these are the best waffles i have ever made, what did i do differently.

A mini-appetizer of gnocchi à la Parisienne with Schwerter Adrian mustard and toasted Parmigiano-Reggiano
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Leftovers… but for breakfast. Yam, turkey, onion, cherry tomato and red chili hash, served with a Bloody Maria. More pics on my Instagram @AKGrill
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Duck Confit Roasted Cauliflower Soup, flavors worked real well together.
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Chris Lilly’s Mac and Cheese, with crumbled Benton’s bacon on top (and a little fat in the mix).
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Totally missed telling us what you’re drinking on the right.

Weller Antique 107 and Carpano Antica Manhattan.

I was thinking Manhattan, thanks for the confirmation!

Spatchcocked and partially deboned roasted chicken
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Duck Confit Fried Rice
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Tonight I made veal cutlets in an onion and caper reduction with roasted new potatoes and opened a 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco.
It is a good night.
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80% unbleached KA all purpose and 20% rye sourdough. Been trying to push the cook longer.
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Spatchcocked and partially deboned “Ranch” chicken on crispy baby potatoes (chicken flavored with 2 packs of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing powder)
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New item this year. Salted bacala in a yellow tomato and caper sauce. It’s a twist on something I had seen with red tomatoes.

Merry Christmas to you all. Enjoy your families.
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I pulled off steak au-poivre with Flannery filets. Nearly singed my eyebrows but it was phenomenal. Family dug in before I could take photos which was one of the best compliments. Not difficult but dangerous! I did the flaming outside with an extinguisher close at hand.

Christmas dinner. Been sick so didn’t post.

Flannery Tenderloin Roast
Duck Fat Asparagus with sous vide Carrots and Lardons
Hasselback Potato Gratin
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Had some leftover rib-eye, so I charred some sweet peppers and whipped up Geechie Boy cheesy grits!
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