Scallop Congee Congee, commonly known as rice porridge or jook (that's what I grew up calling it), is my idea of the ultimate comfort food. This is a common Chinese breakfast that is like the Tiger Balm of the food world. If you're having digestive issues… eat jook. If you have a common cold… eat […]
Chocolate Crock Pot Cake What better way to honor a crock pot giving sister's birthday than with a chocolate crock pot cake? It's the gift that keeps on giving. I didn't know it was possible and I still don't really understand the science behind this magical dessert. Simply spread the batter on the bottom of […]
Banana Bread Do try this banana bread recipe from Cook's Illustrated. It might just be the most perfect banana bread I've ever had. Banana Bread
Coffee Braised Bison Short Ribs with Mashed Sunchokes E-mail from my sister the week before Christmas:"Hey Julie… You should be expecting a 22 lbs package on Tuesday." I was flying home for the holidays, so she had been thoughtful enough to remember my disdain for checking luggage. I'll do anything to avoid it. My impatience. […]
Halibut with Tomato Caper Sauce For a tangy sauce that's sure to tantalize your taste buds, look no further. This spicy tomato caper sauce would pair well with any type of fish/meat/vegetable. B picked up a few halibut fillets on his way home as I worked on preparing the sauce. That way dinner would be […]
Cheddar Potato Soup with Chili Cheese Bread If you've ever been to Mammoth Lakes, than you've surely passed by the infamous Schat's Bakkery in Bishop, CA. Whenever I head out this way, I look forward to the excellent snow conditions and, of course, lunch at Schat's. They have great fresh baked breads and other goodies. […]
Avocado, Blood Orange & Blueberry Smoothies Avocado is no stranger to the sweet side of the culinary world. I've seen this fruit popping up in ice creams and mousses lending its silky smooth consistency (think back to Top Chef's ice cream challenge). They, like bacon, make everything just a bit more special! Tacos, chips, sandwiches […]
Miso Parsnip Soup Yet another way to get your 5 a day!
Pan-Fried Dumplings The Hypothesis:If I make potsicker wrappers from scratch, then my potstickers will be infinitely better than potstickers made with store bought wrappers (how do you like that "if.. then" statement? See I do remember something from high school science class).The Experiment:I made potsticker/gyoza wrappers from scratch just to see if there would be […]
Kale, Mashed Parsnips & Saffron Lentils Eat your vegetables!!! Admit it… how many of you have resolved to have a better diet in 2008? To swear off fast food? To eat all your vegetables? To, dare I utter the words, give up fried foods (gasp)? I'm not big on making resolutions, but after my overindulgences […]
