We don’t do politics on ErinGoScatch. There are plenty of places you can get coverage of all that hibiddy jibiddy elsewhere, no matter what side of the table you are sitting on. From our vantage point here in New York City, the ultimate melting pot for the cuisine of so many cultures, we talk aboutContinueContinue reading “Park the Hate, Pass the Plates”
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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”
ErinGoScratch Recipe- Fresh Fluke Tacos with Pineapple Mango Salsa
I love fish tacos. Two of my favorite things, freshly caught fluke and seasonal summer veggies right off the vine, I combine both in this Cadillac of tacos. Summer fluking is usually a guarantee for a nice day on the ocean. If the wind, tide and water temperature are working in your favor almost everyoneContinueContinue reading “ErinGoScratch Recipe- Fresh Fluke Tacos with Pineapple Mango Salsa”
Union Square Greenmarket
Created in 1976 to provide local farmers with a means to sell fresh produce and attract businesses back to the downtown area, Union Square Greenmarket is now at the center of a bustling commercial district. There are plenty of markets for the home cook to choose from in New York City. Few provide city dwellers more options of farmContinueContinue reading “Union Square Greenmarket”
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”
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”
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”
ErinGoScratch 2017 video recap!
Thanks to you, our valued ErinGoScratch readers, our first six months have been a great journey. Thanks for your continued support, kind words and daily clicks, we will continue to bring you original content focused on sourcing authentic ingredients and making restaurant quality meals at home. We will get back to fishing in the spring.ContinueContinue reading “ErinGoScratch 2017 video recap!”
Chinatown Chronicles- Volume 3
I learned my way around Chinatown in the early 1980’s by following my nose. I was burning shoe leather walking around the small and curving side streets; Pell St., Division St., Bayard St., all around the foot of the Manhattan Bridge. It was always a fun day poking around the shops and stores that wereContinueContinue reading “Chinatown Chronicles- Volume 3”
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