During the last few months of my pregnancy, I had to increase my protein intake. Lucky for me, J found several recipes that tasted good, included several servings of vegetables and had lots of protein. This one from Tori Avey with a few modifications quickly became one of our favorites. You can modify the spice level … Continue reading Shakshuka (Eggs in purgatory)
Vietnamese Bo Luc Lac
As the arrival of our daughter gets closer, J and I have started perfecting some of our favorite restaurant dishes at home. We finally got this dish perfect and couldn't be happier. The original recipe can be found here. Vietnamese Bo Luc Lac Beef Marinade Ingredients : makes the gravy1.5 pounds beef sirloin cut into … Continue reading Vietnamese Bo Luc Lac
Thai Beef Salad
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
Penne with garden Fresh Tomatoes and Basil plus Mozzarella
Our garden seems to choose every year what it will do well and what it won't. One year, it was zucchini. Another year, basil. This year seems to be tomatoes. So with the overabundance of tomatoes and a few small basil leaves, we wanted to make something that would be quick and easy and not … Continue reading Penne with garden Fresh Tomatoes and Basil plus Mozzarella
Ratatouille from Ratatouille
Also known as Confit Byaldi. I loved Ratatouille. Partially because I love Paris, French cuisine and of course Disney. The tagline from the movie, "anyone can cook!" always makes me smile. I was thrilled when J found that the New York Times published this recipe. I've had to modify it because spending three to four … Continue reading Ratatouille from Ratatouille