Blueberry and Lemon Curd Crème Fraîche Tart
Sometimes You Make a Really Good Dessert Just Because. Here is a tart that came about because I’d never made blueberry curd and had always wanted to do so. I couldn’t get it out of my mind recently and decided to just do it. I also love the combination of blueberries and lemon and figured […]
Spinach Berry Salad with Buttermilk Dressing and Candied Juniper Almonds
A Showstopping Salad with Strawberries and Blackberries. As you can see, there are only a few ingredients in this salad, but this particular combination is one of my favorites. I’d happily eat this anytime. For the dressing, I combined my favorite calamansi vinegar with some buttermilk, olive oil, a little mustard, nigella seeds and seasoning. […]
Fried Rice with Seared Cumin Pineapple
Garlic Chips, Garlic Oil, Cumin Seeds, and Curry Leaves are a Few of the Flavors in This Fried Rice. While using classic cooking techniques for preparing fried rice, I played very loosely with the flavorings in this recipe. I began by cooking up a batch of crispy garlic chips. I always enjoy having these on […]
Casarecce with Roasted Tomatoes and Roasted Oranges
Intensely Flavored Pasta Dish that Satisfies on All Levels is Truly a Thing of Beauty. It’s no secret that I love citrus of all kinds. When thinking about what to have for dinner, and seeing as I had a couple pints of grape tomatoes and some cara cara oranges on hand, I opted to roast […]
Coconut Green Beans with Mustard Seeds
These Green Beans are Anything But Boring. When I made the Adobo-Inspired Chicken Braised in Dark Soy Sauce, I wanted a vegetable that would stand up to the strong flavor of the chicken, but not try to compete. I decided that mild unsweetened coconut flakes would probably be good with the flavors in the chicken, […]
Adobo-Inspired Chicken Braised in Dark Soy Sauce
After Marinating Overnight, This Comes together in No Time. I’m a fan of all kinds of adobos. There are many many recipes for chicken adobo. While there is nothing authentic about this one, it simply happens to be a mix of flavors I love from several different cuisines. For instance, I use cane vinegar, dark […]
Barramundi in Roasted Tomato Sauce with Garlic and Lemon
In the Mood for Fish Cooked in Harrisa Spiced Roasted Tomato Sauce with Charred Lemons and Roasted Garlic? This is my first time cooking barramundi and its sweet taste and medium firm texture worked out perfectly for this recipe. I’m now most definitely a fan of this fish. It cooked in a tomato sauce fragrant […]
Ham and Cheese Tartines with Classic Baguettes
A Hot Open Faced Ham and Cheese Sandwich on a Freshly Made Baguette. I was in the mood for a tartine, the French term for an open faced sandwich. I especially love the classic ham and cheese rendition. But most importantly, at least to me, is that the bread be excellent. I wanted a baguette […]
Orange, Date, and Beet Salad with Sumac Almonds
A Great Way to Add Spark and Interest to a Simple Meal. Anyone who is familiar with my cooking knows I have an affinity for citrus of all kinds. I’ve probably made more orange salads than any other single thing I’ve ever cooked. They work with so many different flavor combinations. Roasted beets go particularly […]
Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Scallions
A Crisp and Gooey Version of the Beloved Classic. Macaroni and cheese. It’s ubiquitous. Most of us love it in one form or another. I’ve made more versions than I can possibly remember. Sometimes I want a creamy stove top version. Then there are times where I want it baked until a cheesy crust forms […]