Winter Fare

Chicken Soup

James lived with his Grandpa Joe, and Grandpa Joe taught him to make this soup, which he made once per […]

Pork Carnitas

There is a great pastry chef I have followed for years named David Lebovitz. A NYer who made his name

Beef Stew

For years, mom made beef Bourguignon by following the famous Julia Child recipe. It took her hours and hours, and

Spanish-style Pork ribs

Our family rarely went out to restaurants for dinner, with one notable exception. On May 26, Dad’s birthday, we went

Garlic Soup

The perfect starter to a chilly evening in Galicia…. Chicho’s Uncle Jesus, who we called Suso, used to visit Old

Moussaka

When Chicho stopped working, he watched a lot of cooking shows, and would sometimes surprise us with unfamiliar dishes. Some

Grandma’s Meatloaf

The only meatloaf is Grandma’s meatloaf. None of that baked ketchup bullshit, this is the meaty, gravy goodness that was

Saffron Fish Stew

This is one of my all-time favorites, as fast and easy as it is delicious. The saffron broth alone makes

Garlic Dungeness Crab

There is a fancy Vietnamese restaurant in San Francisco that is legendary for this insanely delicious dish, but it is

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