A kitchen notebook by Cole
I sell cars. I cook a lot.
These are the recipes I’ve tried, the things I’ve changed, and what I’d make again.
This recipe is an amalgamation of a couple recipes, but the team at Serious Eats rarely misses; along with Kenji they are hands down my best resources. I have done braises a…
Read the cook : Beautifully Braised Oxtail and Short Rib PastaI took a break from posting for a while but am back at it - figure something nice and simple to start. This recipe can be adjusted pretty easily, but the beauty is in the…
Read the cook : Simple Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta with VermouthI didn't use this recipe exactly, but just the general strategy which I'll go over. Please don't be intimidated if you've never fermented anything; it is very easy, just…
Read the cook : A Simple Must Try: Fermented Hot SauceI have made this recipe a couple times and think I have it nailed so wanted to share the slight variations I did.
Read the cook : Slightly Spicy Chicken AdoboI used a lot more Jalapeños (1kg) so I tripled the recipe. It still needed an extra half cup of vinegar and teaspoon of salt at the end.
Read the cook : Homemade Green Cholula Style Hot SauceThe above recipe is my own, so if the directions suck I apologize.
Read the cook : Cole's Crispy Crunchy Roasted PotatoesI first tasted this dish at Joël Robuchon in Las Vegas which was adorned with the exceptionally difficult to attain 3 Michelin stars. Chef Robuchon passed away in 2018 and…
Read the cook : Joël Robuchon's Michelin Starred Pommes Purée (Mashed Potatoes)Au gratin or scalloped potatoes (the internet has led me down too many dark holes trying to find a definitive difference between the two; some say cheese, some say how it's…
Read the cook : There Will Be No Leftovers; Potatoes Au GratinI made a number of modifications as the linked recipe has a bunch of different rubs and sauces and it seemed excessive. I like the technique a lot and my audience really…
Read the cook : Coles Non Competition Barbecue Chicken ThighsMy journey of finding my favourite barbecue sauce started like most people, in the isles of the grocery store, and ended fruitlessly. I found most barbecue sauces too sweet,…
Read the cook : Louisiana Style BBQ Sauce - Spicy, Tangy, Sweet, DeliciousMaybe it's because there is booze in it, maybe because it is absolutely delicious and simple Italian cooking; either way we gave the social media pasta a try and the results…
Read the cook : Penne alla Vodka - Millennial's Most Popular TikTok PastaAlternative recipe link: Click Here
Read the cook : Great Gumbo Using Paul Prudhomme's Delightful RecipeI am going to have to alter my tradition of putting the recipe first as the recipe is basically the whole post when it comes to something like a great bone broth.
Read the cook : Deep, Flavourful, Rich, Bone Broth or Stock - The Basis of Many Great DishesWhile I would like to cure a fresh ham hock at some point, I purchased a cured ham like most people from the store.
Read the cook : Simple, Delicious, Mustard, Brown Sugar, and Honey Glazed HamI use this recipe from Oh Sweet Basil that was apparently made for the Instapot, though I don't use it for this purpose as the cook time isn't that long, the flavour comes…
Read the cook : Absolute Best Chili Recipe AroundBased on a couple recipes I went through but this one by Rachael Ray is a good base and amalgamation of much of the others — Recipe Here
Read the cook : Get Back to Basics with Classic Ragù alla BologneseVanquish celery salt and improve the all important rim — cribbed from cookandrenovate.com. The only modification I make to that rim-blend recipe is adding 5 mL (1 tsp)…
Read the cook : Cole's Non-Traditional Classic Caesar RecipeAs in all Italian cooking it seems there is always a debate about the 'right' way to make a classic dish. I chose this one because it looked good, simple, and turns out a…
Read the cook : Delightful Marinara Sauce for Pizza, Pasta, and Everything In-betweenWell not quite a caveman as I did use the reverse searing method popularized by many great chefs including
Read the cook : Dry Brined Ribeye Cooked Like a CavemanI usually will look at a couple of highly rated recipes to make sure I am not going to make a dummy of myself and that the best techniques are used
Read the cook : Cole's Cacio e Pepe - Simple, Traditional, DeliciousColes Recipe for pickling anything -
Read the cook : Cole's Deliciously Patented Pickled Red OnionHere is a link to the Daring Gourmet recipe I cribbed from - Click Here -
Read the cook : Best Beef StewWent to the farmers market on Friday and found some awesome fresh Scallion, Garlic, Onion, and Tomatoes ; decided to make some summer pasta.
Read the cook : Scallion and Blistered Tomato TagliatelleHere is the link to Kenjis recipe that is posted online, much different from the one on his show, but to each their own!
Read the cook : Lacto Fermented Kosher Dill Pickles
