Kitchen Monkey with a Saturday morning hangover.
KM has been cooking alot this week but not posting. Why? It has been a week of intense grilling. Starting with last weekend's pork ribs, and moving into three different experiments with chicken, various rubs and mops, and various types of wood chips for smoking. It was great fun, but I'm a bit burnt out on grilling for now. "Burnt out." Hahahahaha. I slay me.
Tonight a few people are coming over, including my friend Carlo. His italian accent is thicker than my ragu alla bolognese, and he's a huge fan of Elvis and Willie Nelson. He says he makes a good risotto. We'll see if it's any better than mine. I have my doubts. Yes, he was born and raised in Genoa, and I was born and raised in Utah, but that means nothing. I still haven't decided what I'll make to complement it. I'd love to make osso buco again, if I can find a veal shank in D.C. that doesn't cost a fortune. Who knows. You'll find out tomorrow.
Speaking of osso buco, I've been wanting for some time now to post my favorites from KM meals past. So to tide you over, here's a little retrospective... (cue harp music)
Japanese Meat Platter
This ranks near the top because it contains some of the best foodtography I've done on KM. I have to admit, the pictures have gotten sloppier lately, so check out this entry to Meathenge's Meat Platter Contest for an example of what KM was in its glory days. I use the term 'glory' very loosely here.
Hummus to end All Hummuses
The hummus post belongs here because the sheer superiority of my hummus-making skills has caused the mighty and powerful to weep like tiny children.
Tuna Tataki
The tuna tataki post is nothing particularly special. The picture is nice. But for unknown reasons "tuna tataki" is the most popular of the google search terms leading to Kitchen Monkey. In fact, if you google tuna tataki, KM is listed second, right behind "globablgourmet." Whoever they are.
Salmon and Vegetables in a Pouch
A very simple recipe, and one of the posts I had the most fun with.
Ramen Part 3
My ramen adventures have slaked a bit as of late, but follow this link to remember my ridiculously overwrought pursuit of good homemade authentic ramen.
Baked Polenta with Ragu alla Bolognese
I still make this from time to time, and its always delicious. I like the pic, too.
2 comments:
I agree - your hummus is absolutely brilliant! and it is so far the best hangover food I've had...
Hey man,
Sheet fire, hip to getting burnt out on grilling or smoking. I remember when I got my last smoker. We had smoked goodies nearly eery night for 3 months. We'd have people over and they'd oo and ah over everything. And when it came time for my wife to eat, she passed. She'd had enough already.
This year I've been doing more grilling than anything else. I suppose I'm getting my licks in before my old grill falls over.
Cheers,
Biggles
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