Monthly Archives: September 2012

Barbecue Pepper Tri Tip of Beef

Posted on September 23, 2012 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

I started with a 2 1/4 lb beef tri tip. After rinse and pat dry, I sprinkled it with Kosher Salt, and coated it with pepper corns. I used good tri-color pepper, and cracked the corns using two cast iron pans; … Continue reading →

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Baked Dijon Chicken Cordon Bleu

Posted on September 22, 2012 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

Slice a boneless skinless chicken breast so that a slice of cheese and a slice of ham can be comfortably inserted.  The trick is to hold the breast in place with the palm of one hand, and, with the other hand, … Continue reading →

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Quick Thursday Dinner

Posted on September 21, 2012 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

We made our standard Tilapia Fillets, with Brussel Sprouts and mashed potatoes, but also a quick tomato topping: we used our home-grown cherry tomatoes (black cherry), sautéed in a skillet in olive oil and a touch of butter, with salt, pepper, … Continue reading →

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On Cooking Dahl

Posted on September 18, 2012 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

Below is my father’s Dahl Recipe. My father was born and raised in Ajmer, Rajasthan. When India gained independence in 1947, he and his family “returned” to England. It is from my father that I developed my love of Indian … Continue reading →

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