Dijon and Dill Roasted Pork Loin

Last week at work, a coworker and I were merchandising the food section and we got into a discussion about all of the different kinds of mustard we have. Who knew that walnut dijon was even a thing? Or that it's only officially dijon mustard if it's prepared with white wine and produced in Dijon, …

Ribboned Avocado Toast with a Poached Egg

There's this coffee shop a few minutes away that Andy and I go to fairly often called Coffee Shop (how original). And, even though I think that's probably the laziest name they could have, they have a huge following that is extremely loyal - Andy is definitely among them. The first time that we went …

Lemon and Herb Braised Artichokes

When I was little, I remember artichokes being one of those things that we almost never had because they were kind of expensive, hard to prepare/eat, and you really don't get a lot of edible parts. They weren't ideal for a family of six, with four boys well on their way to being full-blown carnivores. …

The French 75 and My Favorite Variations

All of my friends know that I am pretty much always up for some kind of drink. And they all know that I'm an equal opportunity drinker. Red or white? Doesn't matter. Vodka, rum, gin? Oh my! Mostly it's just because I actually love the taste of alcohol - the buzz is just a pleasant …

Coconut Curry Chicken Thighs with Roasted Carrots and Yogurt Sauce

A couple of weeks ago, I surprised Andy and took him out to dinner at this Indian place that I may or may not have been stalking and reading reviews about relentlessly. I'm an absolute lover of Indian cuisine, but it's one of those things that has always been a little daunting to do at …

Gnocchi au Gratin with Leeks and Bacon

Have you ever been on your way home from work and trying to think of something easy and delicious for dinner, but also something that falls under "comfort food?" Because honestly, I do it all the time. Simple recipes that taste like they took much more effort are my real true love (sorry Andy! I …

Beef Bourguignon

Let's start out with a bang! So since I am really new to this whole blogging-and-putting-myself-out-there thing... I figure that the first recipe I post should be one of the most famous recipes of French cuisine - Beef Bourguignon. I hear so many people talk about this iconic dish at work, in movies and on …

Introductions and All That Jazz

Hello! Welcome to The Kitchen Kween! My name is Jeremiah, and I'm just a normal 26-year old guy in California living and working, trying to get the very most out of my life. I'm a Gemini (so I'm just a *little* insane) and although they're usually known for being a more extroverted sign, I am …