Coca-Cola marinated Pork Shortribs with Maple Honey-mustard Glaze

Ribs are a summer favorite and over the years I have developed a method of delivering consistently moist, tasty ribs. Whether beef or pork, the way to good ribs is to brine. Brining begins the process of breaking down the tough connective tissue in the ribs. Cooking them low and slow, in the oven orContinueContinue reading “Coca-Cola marinated Pork Shortribs with Maple Honey-mustard Glaze”

ErinGoScratch Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Buffalo Turkey Meatloaf

…with Alabama white sauce (recipe at bottom of page). Meatloaf is a retro dish that remains relevant today because it can be tweaked and adapted to suit any taste. It is a humble meal that can be elevated to “restaurant quality” status with a few simple tips. 1, Keep it moist- turkey is a meatContinueContinue reading “ErinGoScratch Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Buffalo Turkey Meatloaf”

ErinGoScratch Recipe: Rustic Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore is an Italian is a hearty, rustic hunters stew slow cooked,with onions, peppers, tomatoes, herbs, garlic, capers and wine, simmered down to a mellow perfection. This rustic chicken cacciatore’s aroma is heavenly and just one bite is going to make you feel like you are in Tuscany overlooking the vineyards eating a marvellousContinueContinue reading “ErinGoScratch Recipe: Rustic Chicken Cacciatore”

Low and Slow Sous Vide Cooking

Sous vide (pronounced sue-veed) is a method that sticks to a closely held philosophy of mine that applies to all kinds of cooking- low and slow. The concept is to cook the food in a plastic bag immersed in hot water, bringing the temperature of whatever you are cooking to gradual perfection, while locking inContinueContinue reading “Low and Slow Sous Vide Cooking”

“What’s Cooking in the Tiny Kitchen” of ErinGoScratch 2018

Our goal in ErinGoScratch’s Tiny Kitchen is to show home cooks how to take advantage of locally sourced ingredients and use them to create restaurant quality meals. If you have a passion for food, check out some of our tips and recipes CLICK HERE Enjoy this short video (1:58 min) of some of the dishesContinueContinue reading ““What’s Cooking in the Tiny Kitchen” of ErinGoScratch 2018”

Sixth Street Masala: Shrimp Curry East Village Style

My real introduction to Indian food was in the East Village in 1988. For two years I had lived on Seventh Street,  a mere block from downtown’s Little India, and for two years I resisted the sweet, mysterious curry scented wind that blew through my windows. Maybe it was fear, of the unknown cuisine orContinueContinue reading “Sixth Street Masala: Shrimp Curry East Village Style”

Jim Shaffer’s “Hook It & Cook It: Fishing, Dishing and Reminiscing”. With more than 50 recipes!

Das right. Order my new book “Hook It & Cook It: Fishing Dishing and Reminiscing. With more than 50 recipes!” on Amazon ! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1549779346 CLICK TO BUY JKS 3/12/18

Sunday Sauce Sausage Parmigiana

Growing up in Brooklyn and Staten Island, there are certain Italian food aromas that take me back in time. Sausage parmigiana is one of those dishes. Sausage parmigiana is a hearty, easy to make meal. I will show you how to make it restaurant quality at home every time. It starts with a high-quality ItalianContinueContinue reading “Sunday Sauce Sausage Parmigiana”

Taco Tuesday Upgrade – Beef Shortrib Tacos

Delicious, melt-in-your-mouth tender beef shortrib tacos that will give your Taco Tuesday an tasty lift. Ingredients 4 beef shortrib steaks (boned, about 5-6 oz each) 3 limes 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp seasoning (I use Tajin Classico Seasoning) 2 tsp baking soda for velveting* 2 tsp Peanut oil 1 medium onion 1 bell pepperContinueContinue reading “Taco Tuesday Upgrade – Beef Shortrib Tacos”

Truffle Mushroom Gnocchi with Boursin Pistachio Herb Slap-Your-Mama Cream Sauce

  I do love summer. There is no denying it. Less clothes, tasty seafood and fishing for fluke or crabbing at the Jersey Shore or out east suits me just fine. As the long summer days dwindle, the city takes on a whole new feel. But, before football madness takes over, there is a tenderContinueContinue reading “Truffle Mushroom Gnocchi with Boursin Pistachio Herb Slap-Your-Mama Cream Sauce”