Kitchen
Menus
Full spreads with linked recipes. These are notes I make for myself to keep my act together, and learn lessons, for big meals.
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Hangout — Korean BBQ
Korean grill night. Requires a few days of lead time but most of it is prep, not active cooking. The Menu Grilled Beef Galbi — marinate 24–48 hours ahead Korean Fire Chicken (Buldak) Gyoza SSamjang …
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Pizza Night
The full spread — several styles simultaneously, dough made 48–72 hours ahead. Works for 6–12 people. The Menu Doughs Outdoor Pizza Oven Dough — for the main pies GF Dough (King Arthur) — one GF …
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Soup and Bread
The winter standby. Make a rich soup, make a loaf or two, eat well. One of the best things about living somewhere cold. The Menu Soups (pick one or two) Beef Barley Soup Lentil Soup Oven Beef Stew …
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Tapas Night
Small plates spread. Best for groups of 4–8 where you want everyone involved and the evening to feel like it’s about the table, not the food. The Menu Patatas Bravas Shaved Brussels Sprouts …
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Thanksgiving
The full production. Built around a sous vide porchetta-style turkey (turchetta) and the classics done right. Most components can be made ahead — the timeline below is how it actually runs. The Menu …