SJNov 29, 20222 min readBuckwheat MeatballsI made these meatballs specifically for my Yogurt & Barley Soup with Meatballs. The recipe I made was a blend of two Armenian soups,...
Scott JohnsonNov 27, 20223 min readHasenphefferThis is a classic German and Dutch stew that literally means "pepper rabbit". The reason being is that you marinate the rabbit in a...
SJNov 2, 20222 min readSpaetzleI was introduced to this dish when I started working at Tersiguel's in Ellicot City. I don't remember the whole dish, but I believe it...
SJSep 12, 20222 min readFried ShallotsI've been making versions of these since my second kitchen job, as Tersiguel's, over two decades ago. When I made them there, we...
Scott JohnsonJul 6, 20213 min readPot-Au-Feu with Marrow ButterThis is a classic French stew that is made in many different ways, but the end result of all of them are a slow braised beef and...
Scott JohnsonJun 10, 20214 min readAvgolemono I've made this soup numerous times over the years. Traditionally it's a chicken and rice soup that is lemon flavored and finished with...
Scott JohnsonMar 2, 20212 min readBeer & Cheese SoupWhen I was working at Calhoun's Brewery in Harrisonburg we had three soups on the menu. Vegetarian Black Bean, Chili Con Carne, and Beer...
Scott JohnsonFeb 20, 20211 min readChicken MarinadeThere are a ton of ways to marinate chicken to prepare it for cooking. Normally I alter how I'm marinating/brining/rubbing it based upon...