Pork and Black Garlic Dumplings
Homemade Dumplings – So Much Better Than Store Bought. When it comes to dumplings, I’m a fan of most all I’ve ever tasted. Some are better than others, but when it comes to putting together a quick meal, nothing is faster than having a pre-made bag of frozen dumplings on hand. As handy as those […]
Maple Glazed Chicken with Saffron Chipotle Rice
Chicken and Rice – A Whole New Level. I don’t really know where to begin explaining this recipe. Chicken and rice. Let’s face it, while it’s a very well loved and comforting meal, it’s not exactly at the top of the excitement ladder. I guess what I’m trying to say is that while a typical […]
Jean’s Perfect Jar of Kimchi from Eric Kim
Eric Says This Kimchi is Perfect Kimchi. I feel sure most of you have either tasted it or have even made your own batch of the fermented napa cabbage, which is known as baechu kimchi. I first made it quite awhile ago and have since tried different methods and recipes. In order to achieve the […]
Miso Mushroom Butter
Spread This on Some of My Own Fluffy Milk Bread. Flavor enhanced compound butter is always a good thing. But when I decided to make one with mushrooms I knew I wanted it to be packed with plenty of umami because I wasn’t going to use this one for melting on top of a steak […]
Green Salad with Anchovy-Garlic Cream
You’ve Gotta Make This. Trust Me. I’ve been making this salad for years. Every time I make it my son will remind me this is his very favorite green salad. For good reason. It’s unlike any other salad I make and I’ve never eaten anything else to which I could compare it. It’s unique. Heavy […]
Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip
This is So Much More Than Can Be Described in a Simple Title. This dip, known as Muhammara, is said to have originated in Aleppo, Syria, but is now ubiquitous in many Middle Eastern communities. Roasted red bell peppers, walnuts, bread crumbs, pomegranate molasses, Aleppo pepper, cumin and olive oil are combined into what is […]
Shrimp in Spicy Tomato Orange Sauce
Quick and Easy, but Packs an Explosion of Flavor. I got to thinking about shrimp fra diavolo. When it’s good, it’s really good, but I’ve had more than my share of mediocre renditions. So, I set about making a shrimp dish with that recipe in mind, but ended up going off on a completely different […]
Lemon Basil Sheet Cake
A Vibrant Sheet Cake – Just in Time for Spring. My love of sheet cakes is fairly well known by now. First of all, when it comes to ease of preparation, they can’t be beat. They will also feed a crowd, if necessary. Finally, there is no last minute fussing around, you can even make […]
Blood Orange Salad with Creamy Whipped Dressing
Could Be My Last Orange Salad of the Season – So Let’s Go Out with a Bang. Well, citrus season is winding down, so this is probably one of my last orange salads until next season. I will still make an occasional salad using navel oranges that are available year round, but other fruits and […]
Trio of Pickles
So Much Joy for So Little Effort. As I suppose this post will make clear, I love pickles. All kinds of pickles. I like plenty of acid with my meals and having assorted high quality homemade pickles on hand leaves me with choices. I am never without one and usually have several kinds sitting in […]