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Bechamel Sauce

Posted on March 5, 2012 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

This is a standard bechamel, with a small twist: I use a leek in place of an onion, though a half onion works fine. Bay leaves should be adjusted; a fresh bay leaf is worth a half dozen dead ones. … Continue reading →

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Roasted Steamy Chicken with Carrot Gravy

Posted on February 27, 2012 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

This roasted chicken took a little more attention than our standard roasted chicken, but the result was excellent. The skin was light and crusted, the meat was moist, and the gravy worked beautifully.  Also, I have found a substitute for … Continue reading →

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Simple Skillet Pork Chops

Posted on January 20, 2012 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

I have become a fan of really good salt, ever since one of my students gave me some of her home-made Hawaiian salt (literally, made in Hawaii by her in-laws). With simple, few-ingredient recipes, quality salt in the prep makes a huge … Continue reading →

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Pork: Barbecued Spare Ribs

Posted on January 14, 2012 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

This recipe is no fail, and leads to the best ribs I have ever eaten, seriously.  I stumbled into this recipe by accident; I was fixing ribs with flavor, but the wrong texture; hence, finishing the ribs, covered, in the oven. The variable is … Continue reading →

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