Jacky Hackett: Cooking, eating, reading, riding my bike that goes nowhere — living my best porch life.
It hasn’t been grilling season in Chicago quite yet, heck it snowed twice recently. The weather cooperated this weekend, more chilly rainy days ahead. Not my favorite, but we can make do with the stove/oven. Typically I’d sear the steak in a smoking hot cast iron skillet and then finish in the oven. But alas,…
I became smitten with Anthony Bourdain since reading the first few pages of his book Kitchen Confidential. Immediately I loved his writing voice, I became hooked and continued to read his books. And watch all of his tv shows. He was so fun to watch, and open my eyes to adventures I could have never dreamed of. I visited…
I’m back! Arrived from Dublin just in time to head to a local Irish bar for a big St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Go figure. Today is all about relaxing, oh and laundry I guess. I have my favorite St. Patrick’s Day meal cooking away in the slow cooker. Actually, this is one of my all…
Left to their own choices, my kids would opt to eat chicken nuggets, cheese burgers and french fries, and pizza for dinner every night. They’d also choose sugary cereal and soda, and dessert every night. Unfortunately for them that doesn’t jive with the adults ruling the house. One of those rules is I don’t cut…
Making dinner is hard work. Lucky for me I had a fresh squeezed blood orange cocktail sustenance — 2 parts blood orange juice, 2 parts Tequila, 1 part Aperol. Fresh and bright, a delicious cooking companion. On the menu this night was cocoa rubbed steak and sweet potato wedges with lemongrass dipping sauce. My husband…
Looking for a meal to make for celebrating Cinco de Mayo, look no further. This recipe is probably on of the best slow cooker recipes I have made, second only to the Guinness Corned Beef and Cabbage I make for St. Patrick’s Day. This meat is extremely tender and tasty. I made it with all…