Moving to New York City has proven to be a pretty spectacular choice with one exception-I can’t grill. I don’t know how New Yorkers can honestly enjoy the summer without a charred burger or a crispy grilled pizza. Blasphemy!
So, what’s the next best thing to a burger fresh off the grill? Well, that would be a burger sizzling in the cast iron. If you recall, Emily posted a great article about cast iron burgers. Now check out this baby!
We made the burgers with ground turkey, shallot, garlic, rosemary and a splash of steak sauce. We used Ciabatta rolls and topped them off with a slice of havarti and some avocado slices. Finished up with a fresh side salad and a bottle of Smuttynose and I was in heaven.
The Story of Mo
Told by Holly
Maureen (Mo) Sullivan is one of the three crows holding down the Jamaica Plain Nest. Originally from New Jersey, she is the first person to introduce the words “yuengling” and “taylor ham” into my vocabulary. Although she still enjoys these nostalgic tastes, her culinary palette goes far beyond these items. Mo is always ready to take on the challenge of a new dish, but is equally happy reinventing the classics. When it comes to beverages, Three Philosophers, Stone, La Chouffe or any other finely crafted brew will stop this crow mid flight. Her Kitchen philosophy is simple: no meal should be created without the accompaniment of great tunes and that the best dinner parties should end with dancing.
Living in a house filled with wonderful yet hungry roommates Mo has become a master at feeding the masses with home cooked meals. Some notable dishes include Vegetarian Chili, Vodka Sauce w/ Linguine, Baked Mac and Cheese, and who can forget all of the Pizza Plans! Mo also happens to be a member of the Crow Bake team, alongside Emily and Riane and has perfected the art of making cheesecakes. She never lets a friend’s birthday pass without whipping up a tasty treat; in return we jokingly refer to her as “Mama” Mo. It is her strong ties to family and friends as well as her inclusive nature that helps to keep us crows such a tight knit group.
http://crowsinthekitchen.com
Cast iron cookware is hands down the best. I used non-stick stuff for a long time, but a nice steak done in a cast iron skillet plays in a whole different league. Besides, you can buy a quality skillet for less than 70 bucks and it will last you a lifetime. The non-stick stuff may last 4 years if you get lucky. If you search the web a bit, you can often get a quality pan on sale. There are always some awesome offers on cast iron cookware posted on the cast iron pots website. Ok, that did it, now I’m hungry. I think I’m gonna go to the kitchen to clog my arteries with some steak and eggs.