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The Unorthodox Epicure — Cuban Pork Chops (Chuletas de Puerco)
Travel south of the U.S. and you’ll find a myriad of lively cuisines — from the creamy tangy elote in Mexico, to Central America’s warm soulful mofongo and Brazil’s zesty churrasco grilled meats. And...
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Food Snob Chronicles — Why on earth are they called refried beans?
I tend to dwell on subjects that I shouldn’t care about. Refried beans is one of them. Sure, beans are boring. And refried beans aren’t even a main course, most of the time. Yet it bothers the hell...
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Food Snob Chronicles – Feed the frenzy some Fried Taco Ravioli
It’s been more than 30 years since I’ve had anything more than a bettor’s interest in the NCAA Tournament otherwise known as March Madness. Back in 1984 I was wowed by a combination of SMU vs....
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Food Snob Chronicles — El Cubano: The Cuban Sandwich
For something so simple — it’s not even considered a main course — the Cuban Sandwich has sparked as much debate as any presidential election, and far more disdain between camps than the century-old...
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Food Snob Chronicles — Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Go into any American ‘traditional’ restaurant and you’ll see salads like this one listed under the dinner heading. Admittedly, there’s only one salad that I’ve ever ordered as a meal, and the following...
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Food Snob Chronicles — Hollandaise 101
If the Internet had existed a century ago, Hollandaise would’ve been hailed as a quick three-ingredient sauce that’s perfect for vegetables or seafood. Hashtags like #emulsifybaby and #eggsheartbutter...
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Confession No. 136 — You are my sunshine, my only sunshine…
For those of you who are new to these parts, this project began almost four years ago with my ‘Confessions’ — everything from rants about people wearing pajamas in public, to very personal pieces...
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Food Snob Chronicles — Vietnamese-style Pork Ribs
Quickly, name two Vietnamese dishes. Now, read on. Did you answer Phở? What was your second answer? No worries. I won’t tell anyone … especially since you helped me prove my point that Vietnamese...
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The Unorthodox Epicure — Surf & Turf Sliders w/ Caesar Slaw
After recently watching a YouTube sensation do a video review of his own concoction of fast food products, my wife and I were talking about burger possibilities. Sure, I prefer mine with plenty of...
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Food Snob Chronicles — The Philadelphia Cheese Steak
There are a few things in life that are well worth the momentary spike in cholesterol. Here in east Texas, those things consist of chicken-fried steaks, chips and salsa and Pittsburg hot links. Where...
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Food Snob Chronicles — The Ultimate Tex-Mex Cheeseburger (El Gran Supremo)
In my best Don LaFontaine voice: In a time when the cheeseburger was set in stone … There was a burger that aspired to be more. Provocative … Inviting … Out of this world. Yes. Seriously. The El Gran...
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Food Snob Chronicles — The old school Fried Bologna Sandwich (Don’t judge me!)
So, you’ve arrived at a website that features tested recipes for lobster, crab and aged beef … with other tried and true methods for cooking with exotic ingredients like Kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass...
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The Unorthodox Epicure — Esquites stuffed Zucchini
I still remember my first taste of zucchini. Sort of. We were probably seven or eight when a childhood friend’s mom presented us with warm muffins and challenged us to guess the main ingredient. But...
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Food Snob Chronicles — Spicy Fried Rice w/ Crispy Gizzards
I know what you’re thinking. ‘Gizzards?’ Yeah, gizzards. Through the years I’ve learned that some people don’t care for them because they are among the eight (or nine if you’re KFC) traditional...
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The Unorthodox Epicure — Southern Pan Fried Chicken and a visit with Mr. D
I’ve had more favorite fried chicken versions than Henry VIII had wives. For most of my years, my father’s Sunday Fried Chicken was the best. But along the way, I favored Kentucky Fried Chicken (only...
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Food Snob Chronicles — A foodie fight and some funky good nachos
When I think nachos, I envision a thick layer of refried beans and a lot of gooey cheese (like these). Some folks prefer that every major food group is represented in the toppings, while others get...
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Food Snob Chronicles — Pimento Cheese Patty Melt w/ Peppery Brown Sugar Bacon
Who says a patty melt isn’t a burger? My good friend, Shea Goldstein at Dixie Chik Cooks. That’s who! While the history of this buttery, beefy, heavenly sandwich is cloudy at best, we do know that it’s...
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The RV Chronicles — The human race is going to hell in a hand basket, and...
I tend to notice the mostly unnoticeable — such as the misspelled words on the Diary Queen marquee or the successive series of signs posted along the highway that start with “Your wife is hot.” and...
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The RV Chronicles — Back to the days of the Badger Patrol
Convenience is a word best left to describe other cooks, because I’m anything but in the kitchen. Sure, I’ve marinated my fair share of stuff in bottled dressings and I’ve used a few prepared sauces...
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The RV Chronicles — Tailgating at the Jimmy Rockford
This ain’t no stadium parking lot and the only games being watched are piped through tacky little parabolas mounted atop cinder blocks. But it’s a tailgating atmosphere any time the mosquitoes are...
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