4 February 2013
Lemongrass Pork Rib Bun
Sometimes it feels like yesterday - the sounds of motorbikes zooming past, the smells of incense in the muggy air, the vibrant colors of produce at the food (...)
1 February 2013
Mac and cheese
It's been a while since I've updated this blog with a new recipe. Here in Utah we've moved from warm weather in early fall to cold days with occasional small (...)
1 April 2012
Minestrone Soup
Here's my minestrone soup recipe to get you through the last of the cold weather. This recipe was inspired by my mom - she would make this soup to help warm us (...)
28 January 2012
Jenga french toast with mascarpone honey whipped cream and plum cardamom jam
The title says it all - this decadent brunch will have your guests drooling for more!Initially I thought french toast "Jenga" just sounded like a fun idea. But (...)
15 January 2012
Eggplant and Zucchini Parmesan
A little while back I ate out and had an amazing eggplant parmesan. It was decadent - battered, fried, and layered with loads of mozzarellacheese. I enjoyed (...)
20 September 2011
Niçoise Salad
It's officially Fall, and I am basking in the sunny, warm days of Utah. Since we had a late growing season here. I am taking full advantage and stocking up on (...)
6 September 2011
Wasabi soy salmon with pineapple fried rice and pickled daikon
Irecentlybought some amazingly fresh wild Copper River salmon and have been brainstorming ways to do this fish justice. Here's what popped into my head - (...)
18 August 2011
Salty oat cookies
Thesesalty oat cookies are something special. Sasha and I have been making these cookies for the last couple of years and getting rave reviews from friends and (...)
17 August 2011
Sweet corn salad with grilled corn
I made this sweet corn salad for a potluck BBQ the other day and received rave reviews. I altered Lisa's recipe quite a bit, to cater to my own taste buds. (...)
11 August 2011
Sweet Corn Salad
Nothing is a better representation of summer's bounty than biting into a freshly picked cob of sweet, juicy, crunchy corn. I am so lucky that I moved to Utah (...)
27 July 2011
Salty Oat Cookies
People always ask me, "What is your specialty?" In the past, I would have been stumped. But after making these Salty Oat Cookies for many different occasions (...)
20 July 2011
Mojo de Ajo
This is an adaptation of Rick Bayless' mojo de ajo, or just plain "mojo" in my house. I cook the mojo about twice a year - yes, it takes a little time and (...)
12 July 2011
Blueberry Lemon Curd
I love lemon curd - it's the perfect tangy and sweet bite of deliciousness. Each spoonful is rich and decadent yet light and refreshing. Recently I have been (...)
7 July 2011
Made It! Skillet Granola
I've been making granola for awhile now, but I always used the time-consuming oven baking method. In the past, I have had to plan in advance when I could be (...)
30 June 2011
Watermelon Salad
Who wants to break a sweat while making dinner? Not me - especially in this heat! So this week I am beating the summer heat by cooking dishes that don't (...)
22 June 2011
Cucumber Grape Gazpacho
A cold and rainy weekend is behind us, and the sun has come out. So, I am taking advantage of this nice weather and will be relaxing outside and soaking up the (...)
15 June 2011
Pesto Pasta
I'm settlinginto my new home in Utah, which means I've been busy unpacking and organizing my kitchen so that good food can be prepared, eaten and blogged (...)
10 June 2011
Skillet Granola
I love starting my day with a bowl of granola, plain yogurt, and berries. This is my favorite spring/summer time breakfast, because it's cool and refreshing (...)
8 June 2011
Made It! Chile Verde Chicken Enchiladas
I enjoy eating a good enchilada any day of the year, but this occasion was always reserved for restaurant outings. I never had attempted to make them in my own (...)
24 May 2011
Korean grilled pork salad with crispy rice cakes
It's my last week in DC - the hubby and I are shutting down the house and getting ready for the big move across the country. Some of you may know that I LOVE (...)
22 May 2011
Leftover chicken curry naanwich with mango chutney
I'm still digging through my freezer trying to find inspiration for a good dinner, while using up my stockpile in preparation for the big move out West. The (...)
16 May 2011
Cured Meat and Melon Crostini
I updated the classic pairing of prosciutto and melon into this fast and easy yet elegant appetizer!Here are theingredientsyou will need:1 lb of cured meat, (...)
