26 October 2010
Homemade ravioli with goat cheese and sausage
I absolutely love homemade ravioli. I was so excited when Lisa made her goat cheese and sausage ravioli because it inspired me to take a few hours off in the (...)
18 February 2011
Kale quinoa salad
After months of cooking and eating for these cold winter days I am starting to crave the lightness of springtime food. This warm salad is a bridge between two (...)
22 January 2011
Brussels sprouts with cherries and bacon
I have had a lifelong love for brussel sprouts, and this is my favorite recipe - fast and packed with flavor. I usually get a huge bag of them from Costco, and (...)
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 (...)
13 January 2011
Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
I made this Spaghetti and Meatball recipe the other day. Overall, I thought it was a good recipe. I liked the subtlety of the cinnamon; it provided enough (...)
5 January 2011
Spaghetti and Meatballs
I am back in my DC kitchen, and after eight (incredible) weeks of eating mostly rice-based dishes my thoughts have been consumed by spaghetti and meatballs (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
9 November 2010
Tomatillo Poblano Chilaquiles
This dish was inspired by an episode of Rick Bayless's One Plate at a Time show. I watched it about a year ago, and the tomatillo poblano chilaquiles left me (...)
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 (...)
28 January 2011
Beef Stroganoff
I have mixed feelings writing this introduction because I have to admit that this was one of my least favorite dishes growing up. As children my sister and I (...)
28 October 2010
Clam Chowder
I woke up craving clam chowder. I mentioned our dinner plans to my husband, who, having lived in Boston for 12 years, was not shy about sharing his advice. So (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
26 March 2011
Holy Guacamole
What's not to love about guacamole? Heart-healthyavocadois transformed into a rich, creamy, and delicious dip or garnish. I have been eating wonderful, simple (...)
27 January 2011
French Onion Soup
When I was younger I thought French onion soup was out of my league cooking-wise, and the only way to get my fix was to order it in a restaurant. But I (...)
22 February 2011
Kale Quinoa Salad
I just started eating quinoa a few months ago after I discovered its interesting texture, taste, and nutrient-rich profile. But I was getting sick of my usual, (...)
17 February 2011
Lao Meatball Sandwich
We have had a wonderful week in Laos of swimming in waterfalls, riding elephants, boating upthe Mekong, and exploring the numerous Wats. All this activity left (...)
22 October 2010
Goat cheese and sausage ravioli for a culinary feast
A couple of weeks ago my friend Ingrid and I hit up the U Street farmers' market with the hope of finding ingredients that would inspire a culinary feast and (...)
5 April 2011
Curried roasted butternut squash and apple soup
It's technically spring here in DC but it feels more like fall, and these cold and rainy days have me cooking up some soup. This is the first time I have made (...)
14 February 2011
Thai Coconut Seafood Curry with Crispy Rice Cake
I cooked this dish for my mom, dad, and sister in San Francisco last July using the bountifulfreshseafood of the Pacific - scallops, shrimp, and halibut. I (...)
20 September 2010
Mediterranean chicken flatbreads with baba ganoush and feta
This dish has become a regular on my dinner table. It was inspired 5 years ago, after moving to DC and meeting my husband, Jeremy. I was immediately smitten (...)
9 January 2011
Chicken stock
Along with a well-stocked pantry, I love a well-stocked freezer. It gives me the option to create meals on the fly and to save precious left-overs before ever (...)
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 (...)
