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The recipes I come back to — pulled together, kept honest with the way I actually cook them.
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The recipes I come back to — pulled together, kept honest with the way I actually cook them.
Jammy, custardy yolks in a savory-sweet soy marinade. Takes 24 hours but 10 minutes of work. Put them on everything.
MainsThe full Sunday night plate: cast iron NY strip with herb butter, roasted smashed potatoes, and garlic green beans. Comes together in under an hour.
SidesSimple, perfect, repeatable. Soft and slightly browned beans coated in reduced garlic pan sauce. Goes with almost everything.
MainsThin, crispy-edged patties on a toasted bun with a tangy house sauce. The key is a screaming hot griddle and committing to the smash.
Bowls & NoodlesThick udon noodles stir-fried with marinated ribeye and fresh vegetables. The baking soda trick makes the beef incredibly tender. This is a house staple.
Bowls & NoodlesBuilt like a Chipotle bowl but better. Smoky BBQ chicken over rice with all the good stuff — corn, black beans, fresh avocado, and a tangy BBQ ranch sauce.
Soups & StewsA hearty, soul-warming stew that comes together fast. The kind of thing you want on a cold weeknight — deeply savory, filling, and surprisingly simple.