gen on March 3rd, 2010

ham-bake

I was determined to salvage some of the meat from my ham fail into something delicious.  Since the meat was dried out, the only way I could add flavor and moisture is using it in a casserole.

Although this dish was my salvation, you could also use the same recipe just to create a tasty meal!

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gen on March 1st, 2010

ham-fail

Every year my dad cooks a ham for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Year after year, it’s always the same: baked ham.  When I was able to score a bone-in ham for less than $6, I was amped to try cooking the ham a different way.

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gen on December 22nd, 2009

spareribs-black-bean-sauce

My dad gave me this recipe.  My brother and I grew up eating spareribs prepared this Chinese way.  There are any a few ingredients, but it yields a lot of flavor.  It’s slightly salty, but if you eat it with rice it should balance out.

The Basics

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