Editor's note: Philadelphia food writers Joy Manning and Tara Mataraza Desmond drop by each week with Meat Lite, which celebrates meat in moderation. Meat Lite was inspired by their book, Almost Meatless. I can skip the usual preface observing the...
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"The ghoulish shade of its skin, so unlike the golden-brown hue that we associate with a perfectly roasted bird, appeared more macabre than appetizing." [Photographs: Chichi Wang] I learned to speak English by watching a lot of old movies. Carey...
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Shopping List 1 bottle Charles Shaw merlot: $1.99 to $2.99 6 pieces dark-meat chicken: $2.19 1 large yellow onion: $0.38 1 large carrot: $0.28 Bunch parsley: $0.69 3 strips bacon (pro-rated): $0.99 Pantry items: Garlic, bay leaf, flour Total:...
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I think the last time I had duck was in March of 2008, which is not something I'm particularly proud to admit. For my return I decided to try this recipe from Gourmet, which paired broiled duck with a...
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I'm currently between apartments, crashing at friend's place for a week until I can safely move in to a new place. This means all my spices and gadgets are boxed up and hanging out in a storage unit far...
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Some cookbooks I knew I'd love from the start, but Soup's On, a compilation cookbook that I got for my wedding, was not one of them. But, as it turns out, the editors actually picked some great recipes from...
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These wings are slowly cooked in 200-degree fat, then removed and broiled for about 5 minutes until their skin is crisp.
Succulent and rich, instead of dry and tough, they'll really stand out at your Super Bowl party.
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It all started with some really good fried chicken. It was tangy from dip in buttermilk, and yet his this incredible spicy edge from a poultry shake from an Alton Brown recipe. Unlike most fried chicken recipes, he recommended...
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When it comes to dinner, I classify recipes three different ways: those I’d serve to guests, those I’d serve to family for a weeknight meal, and those I’d serve only to myself, preferably while watching The Office with a...
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I've been on a little bit of a braised chicken kick lately, so it was nice to get back in the roasting game with this delicious dish. Nothing is left to chance here. The chicken is stuffed with aromatics,...
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