Duck Curry with Lychee
Duck Curry with Lychee How many times can a blog blog about curry? A lot of times, because curry is that good! It is nice to have something different every now and again and curry, especially a Thai curry, is so easy to do. All those flavor nuances are what make a...
Split Pea Soup with Pork Belly
Split Pea Soup Soup, Soup, Soup! Which is the king of soups? Is it the most classic like chicken noodle soup? Or, is it the thickest like Split Pea Soup? Isn't it amazing how thick pea soup can get? I wonder if it is really a soup. Or, is it a pottage? It is probably...
Honey and Sesame Tofu! Easy and Delicious!
Honey and Sesame Tofu The vegan in me loves tofu a lot! I consider tofu to be the greatest blank canvas in the culinary world. It takes on so many flavors and can be used so many different ways that I can never ignore a block of tofu when I see it. A salad, a curry,...
Chicken Thighs, Chicken Legs, and Vegetables – a Simple Dinner
Chicken Thighs and Vegetables I like one pot cooking. It makes the worst of cooking, the clean up, easier! When I find ways to keep it to one pot I am really pleased, especially when the dish is very tasty. Simmering meat and vegetables together in one pot is a great...
Parsnip Soup!
Parsnip Soup We declared soup season open a few weeks ago. Nothing beats the cold weather then a nice bowl of hot soup. There are so many options for soup, but we often stick with the classics like chicken noodle. It is nice to look off the eaten path a little for new...
A Halloween Treat – Libations, Food, Fun
Today we have a real Halloween food treat for you! Forget the "kids" scary-themed dinners - bowls of cut up grapes or skinned tomatoes. Let's create some truly spooktacular stuff. Stuff for adults. And vampires. The Libations The best way to start any holiday dinner...
A Hearty Chicken Thigh Stew
A Hearty Chicken Thigh Stew Who doesn't love a good hearty stew? A rich and tasty mix of meat and vegetables that warms you through and through is exactly what is needed on these autumn and upcoming winter days. Sure, there is the classic beef stew, but the use of...
Roasted Pumpkin Risotto – A Perfect Autumn Dish
Pumpkin Risotto for Fall! Fall is in full swing! Our grocery stores are brimming with pumpkins ready to be carved and cooked. I personally like mine cooked, but carving is fun, too. Pumpkins are a great foundation for the hearty foods needed to get through the...
(Cheating at) Homemade Ravioli
Nothing beats homemade pasta. Especially a classic dish like homemade ravioli. It's just so flavorful, elegant and comforting. I have fond memories from my childhood of sitting down to the dinner table and Mom opening a can of Chef Boyardee. Okay, so maybe canned...
The Ins and Outs of Mashed Vegetables
Hold onto your hats. I'm about to suggest you mash something other than potatoes this upcoming holiday season. Or at the very least, think about mashing an ingredient in addition to potatoes. I want you to think about innovating the classic side dish and instead, make...