This month’s challenge was to make Duck Confit from Charcuterie: The Craft of Salting, Smoking, and Curing by Michael Ruhlman and Brian Polcyn. Procurement This month’s protein was somewhat hard to procure. Apparently, 5 lb. of duck legs just isn’t something Publix, Whole Foods, or … Read More →
Category Archives: Gluten-Free
Duck Tacos with Smoked Chipotle Sauce and Chickpeas
My debut recipe for this month’s Charcuetpalooza challenge, duck confit, was duck tacos. I couldn’t think of anything that would balance the ducky fattiness better than green apple, and what better way to get both to our mouths at once than a taco? Tacos are … Read More →
Fiesta Quinoa
I didn’t tinker much with this recipe. The fresh healthy combo of Mexican-ish ingredients looked intriguing and I thought this dish would be just the thing to cure our recent string of ‘no taste dinners’ (at least so says my DH. I’ve been tinkering on … Read More →
Ketchup for Grownups
This sweet/tart/savory condiment is the LBD of condiments, pairing equally well dressed-down on top of a burger, dressed-up as the star in a quick weeknight sauce or dressed to the nines as the main performer on a toasted baguette. You’ll want to keep plenty on … Read More →
Garlicky Lentils – The Perfect Foil For Pork
Don’t worry about the amount of garlic in this dish. My DH saw that it called for a whopping 12 cloves of garlic and was immediately concerned that I would be up for days with heart burn. Not so. cooking the garlic until crisp gives … Read More →
Black Beans Cubano
This is one of those simple go-to staples that takes a little bit of planning, but is well worth the effort. Simmer a simple pound of beans on a lazy Sunday morning, and eat all week. Sure, you could just eat black beans out of … Read More →
Luscious Mushroom Ragout for 1
I made this beautiful, rich, luscious mushroom dish recently on a night my DH was out of town. You see, I live it up when he’s gone. Luscious Mushroom Ragout for 1 6 oz. Crimini mushrooms, cleaned and chopped 6 oz. Shiitake mushrooms, cleaned and … Read More →
Custardy Almond Milk & Cream Ice Cream with Honey and Cookie Dough
This made an interesting first stab at ice cream. Eggy, with a strange flavor profile from the Avocado honey. If you haven’t had Avocado honey, it’s hard to describe. It tastes like honey, just with a bit something… extra(?) different(?) added. It’s good, and this … Read More →
Duck Prosciutto-Charcutepalooza Challenge #1
I had big plans for this prosciutto. Big sweeping plans involving wine, cheese, a baguette and possibly grapes. Definitely wine. Maybe even a pizza. French-influenced continental goodness al fresco. Until late last year when I stumbled upon a package at my butcher’s, I had no … Read More →
We’re Moving!
It’s been a great first year for Gastography and I am happy to announce that we are moving. I finally got off my butt and registered my very own blog domain. The fun will continue here. New RSS feed address Thank you for your continued … Read More →