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PLAYING WITH FOOD
Terry Buchanan
I'm Terry (Terry the Terror, as my mother used to call me.) That's two-year-old me eating mudpies in the photo. I'm obsessed with food, cooking, feeding others, and nurturing in all manner of ways. Come back every week for something new to eat, whatever I'm feeling at the moment, and published each Wednesday in The Weekly. Check us out. When you're done eating.
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Finger Licking Limes - Sweet & Spicy Pork Chops With Matcha Noodles and Finger Limes
Unless you’re in another part of the world, it’s rare to discover “new” fruits and vegetables, but this is one you’re going to love to...

Terry Buchanan
Jan 25, 20212 min read


Umami Mommy - Herbed Lamb Chops With Quinoa And Chanterelle Fricassee
I love mushrooms, but chanterelles, by far, are my favorites. And when I can find them, I grab them right away. I found these at Costco,...

Terry Buchanan
Jan 12, 20213 min read


Decadence, Detox & Dill - Smoked Salmon Salad
Though our holidays - at least mine - were really low key compared to previous years, there were absolutely a few decadent dietary...

Terry Buchanan
Jan 6, 20211 min read


A Bowl Of Hug - Genovese Pork Shoulder with Tomato Confit and Locatelli
Beijing-born Chef Shirley Chung once called one of her homey, soul-satisfying dishes a “bowl of hug.” And while this dish has absolutely...

Terry Buchanan
Dec 29, 20202 min read


Kitchen Aromatherapy - Brussels Sprouts Soup
We all make soups when the colder weather comes, and I’m certainly no exception. (As you’ll no doubt see in the coming months). I love...

Terry Buchanan
Dec 24, 20202 min read


Korean Christmas Kick - Sticky Spicy Wings
While this is hardly a traditional Christmastime meal, I was looking for something to take to the couch, next to the fire, while I...

Terry Buchanan
Dec 24, 20202 min read


Thunder & Lightning #2 - Save The Peppers. Savory Garden Seasoning and Pepper Jelly
As I mentioned last week, when a storm is about to pass through the garden at harvest time, you prepare for some “:thunder and...

Terry Buchanan
Dec 7, 20203 min read


Thunder & Lightning #1 - Fried Green Tomatoes
Down South, when a big storm is about to come (though usually a summer storm), you prepare for “thunder and lightning,” meaning making a...

Terry Buchanan
Dec 1, 20203 min read


Turducken, PieCaken and A Poor Pair of Plantains - Cheesecake Plantain Bread
Around this time of year, there’s always talk of turducken-type dishes (a de-boned chicken inside a duck inside a turkey.) This year, a...

Terry Buchanan
Nov 24, 20202 min read


Fabulous Fall In (Italy and) New Castle - Maiale al Latte With Braised Celery and Wild Rice
Sigh. There’s so much going on, isn’t there? My typical escape is travel abroad, but as we know, that’s just not in the cards for a...

Terry Buchanan
Nov 17, 20203 min read


Sweet & Savory Homage To The Sun - Tarte Soleil With Blue Cheese and Dates
I just wanted to make something pretty. (And tasty, of course). Since this is my first time making a tarte soleil, I was sure if would...

Terry Buchanan
Nov 10, 20203 min read


Pumpkin Spice Mania - Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting
Whether you love it or hate it, it’s the Pumpkin Spice time of year again, as you can see by most of the pumpkin spice memes on social...

Terry Buchanan
Oct 27, 20202 min read


Eggplant And AlliYUM - Baked Eggplant With Bacon Miso Glaze
A few folks have mentioned that sometimes the ingredients I use are too strange, or not something most people would have in their pantry....

Terry Buchanan
Oct 27, 20202 min read


Silly Social media - Shoofly Pie
For many years, I lived very close to Lancaster, PA, and frequented the Amish markets there quite often. One of my favorite pies was...

Terry Buchanan
Oct 13, 20201 min read


Thai Me Up - Tom Ka Mu
I love Thai flavor profiles, and while this is not exactly traditional, it does the trick. If you’re not a coconut milk fan, you can...

Terry Buchanan
Oct 7, 20202 min read


Another Make-Againer - Creamy Wrapped Tenderloin & Creminis
When my kids were young and I was learning how to cook, I’d always ask after I served a dish, “Is it a make-againer?” There were always...

Terry Buchanan
Sep 29, 20202 min read


April In September - Lemon Fennel Marmalade
This is a riff on another of April Bloomfield’s recipes. She calls for fennel pollen, which can be very expensive unless you grow it...

Terry Buchanan
Sep 22, 20202 min read


Savoring Several Continents - Vadouvan Chicken With Black Garlic, Shiitakes and Napa Cabbage
As I’ve mentioned a number of times (my apologies), the pandemic has severely stunted my wanderlust. So, much of my cooking “wanders”...

Terry Buchanan
Sep 15, 20203 min read


In Tom I Trust - Cavatelli With Pickled Cherries and Pistachios
This dish is a variation on a dish by another chef I like to watch: Tom Colicchio from Craft. Tom is also the super-picky judge on Top...

Terry Buchanan
Sep 15, 20202 min read


Getting By With A Little Help From My Friends - Crab And Fennel Broth With Lobster Claws
These are trying times for sure. I’m not sure if it’s fortunate or unfortunate that I spent most of my spare time cooking (I don’t...

Terry Buchanan
Sep 1, 20203 min read
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