The more J and I cook at home, the more we find amazing recipes of meals we once thought were super complicated and therefore only available in a restaurant. Pho is one of those dishes. With the complexly deep flavors and food coma-inducing warmth, we were sure we couldn't make it in our own kitchen. … Continue reading Homemade Beef Pho
Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal and Homemade Pita Bread
It's been raining here for a few days. When it rains, we often make dishes that require long simmer times. J was feeling adventurous and decided to try an Egyptian peasant dish he found on Food.com. I wanted to try my hand at homemade pita bread. Surprisingly, the bread turned out well. As usual, J's … Continue reading Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal and Homemade Pita Bread
Easy Homemade Holiday Gift
f you're looking for a last minute hostess gift or something for yourself, consider making a salt scrub. I know Pinterest and others are raving about sugar scrubs, but I find sugar scrubs to be stickier, messier and not as moisturizing as a good salt scrub.
Homemade Chips and Guacamole
I love chips and guacamole, even a little more than chips and salsa. While thanks to an excellent restaurant on the San Antonio Riverwalk, Boudros, I've nearly perfected my guacamole recipe, the chips part has eluded me. I've tried flour tortillas and corn tortillas, but the ones that seem to work best and hold up … Continue reading Homemade Chips and Guacamole