Summer finally arrived about a week ago and it's been too hot to cook. Too hot for heavy meals and just generally too hot. My favorite thing about this dish adapted from this Shape.com recipe is it's served chilled and for a light dinner, it is really filling. Ingredients: Well-marbled New York steak or a skirt … Continue reading Thai Beef Salad
Mango Salsa
Watching the Super Bowl also means eating chips and dip. But it's winter and fresh salsa in the winter is usually pretty disappointing. But when the new grocery store in town had mangos on sale for 19 cents each, I jumped at the chance to have just a little taste of summer. C made up … Continue reading Mango Salsa
Cha Ca Thang Long (Vietnamese Turmeric Fish with Dill)
After watching Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations for Vietnam, J and I have sought out Vietnamese dishes to prepare. And as we've mentioned before, we are always looking for more ways to eat fish . J found this recipe from the Ravenous Couple and it didn't disappoint. Easy to prepare, delicious and fragrant, we've added this to … Continue reading Cha Ca Thang Long (Vietnamese Turmeric Fish with Dill)
Szechuan Kung Pao Chicken
I love Chinese food. When I was younger and my sister and I got to pick the restaurant for our birthday dinner, I always chose the local Chinese restaurant. As I grew up, I loved trying the flavors of the different provinces, but Szechuan has remained a favorite. J found this recipe from Big Oven … Continue reading Szechuan Kung Pao Chicken
Butternut Squash and Fried Sage Pasta
If you told me 10 years ago, I'd be eating squash, I would never believe you. But I am! And I'm loving it! I had no idea these fall vegetables could taste so lovely! I'm always looking for new recipes and when a friend recommended this Self Magazine butternut squash recipe, I jumped at the … Continue reading Butternut Squash and Fried Sage Pasta