When I have long days at the hospital, I find it’s most convenient to cook in large batches, freeze half and eat the other half throughout the week. That way when I get home I can get a work out in, spend some time reading or catch up on some TV or news. Then if…
Category: Main Dishes
Shish Kebabs & Greek Salad
While we all love comfort food like lasagna, I typically reserve those dishes for the winter months. When the days are long and the sun stays out late, I usually gravitate toward bright and fresh flavors. Georgetown’s medical students have been working hard in their culinary medicine elective and it has inspired me to add…
NYT Ropa Vieja
Ropa vieja translates to “old clothes.” After some light googling, I learned that this name comes from a fable about a poor man who had no money for food, so he shredded his clothes and boiled them, hoping that it would be able to feed his family. Magically his shredded clothes turned into food for…
The King’s Chicken Pesto Sandwich
Hello, from Hershey, Pennsylvania! Land of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Kisses, and the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. I am currently in my first week as a visiting student at the Penn State-affiliated hospital. However, this is not my first time visiting “The Sweetest Place On Earth.” As a child, whenever we flew “back East” (as…
David’s Chicken Paprikash with The Rheinlander’s Spätzle
This is kind of a 2-for-1 recipe post. Chicken paprikash is another dish that David introduced to me early in our relationship. It has quickly become one of my go-to recipes for its ease and amazing flavor. As you might imagine, paprika is the main ingredient in this dish. Paprika originated in Central Mexico and…
Gnocchi with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
So medical school got a little busy and while I was still cooking a lot and taking pictures of said cooking, I didn’t have time to write posts to share with you all. But, I’m back and ready to provide you with some more delicious recipes. I’m sure you’ve noticed that The King’s Kitchen Blog…
The King’s Chili Chicken Tacos
Tuesdays can be pretty crummy. It’s still the beginning of the week and you have a ways to go until Friday. However, Tuesday is redeemed when it is Taco Tuesday! I first started celebrating Taco Tuesdays when I was living in San Diego. I always looked forward to going to a different taco stand or…
Shrimp Scampi
So in my haste to get some of these posts out, I forgot to mention some vital news! Ok, it’s not really that vital, but for anyone else out there that is also a photography enthusiast, I got a new camera lens! The Nikon AF 50mm f/1.8D to be specific and it has taken some…
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Back to the blog! School is crazy busy, so it doesn’t leave a lot of time to cook, take pictures and then write a post. I have been stockpiling a lot of pictures of different things that I make so that I can roll them out when I get a chance. So, I’m taking a…
The King’s Butter Chicken
While home from medical school for the holidays, I decided that I wanted to try a new recipe for the family to try. Toward the end of the last semester, some of my classmates and I went out for a night of Indian food, followed by ice cream made with liquid nitrogen. At the Indian…
Tikka Masala Meatballs
Medical school has kept me extremely busy! However, I’m still making time to cook regularly. The last few months have also been huge in making adjustments to my diet and exercise regimen. After losing 30 pounds, I’m back down to my ideal weight and am enjoying a healthy mixture of delicious food and exercise. I finally…
Nani’s Chinese Casserole
Another one of Nani’s standard casseroles from my childhood. Nani’s Chinese Hamburger Casserole was always a staple during our deer and elk hunting trips. Like any good casserole from the ’60’s, it gets its flavor from Campbell’s soup, specifically the Campbell’s Cream of Chicken Soup. It also works well, because it can easily be prepared ahead…