Easy Black Tahini Rolls

Sweet – But Not Too Sweet. They’re Perfect. I don’t know about you, but I’ve never made anything with black sesame tahini .* Knowing how much I love regular tahini, but also knowing how I frequently use black sesame seeds * in my cooking, I had to buy a jar and test it out. Black […]

Juicy Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Gochujang Aioli

These Really Are In a League of Their Own. I’m back again with another sandwich recipe – the kind that dribbles down your chin and requires extra napkins. There are so many things you can do with a pork shoulder (Boston Butt). I’ve cooked more of these than I can possibly remember, but they are […]

Black Garlic Salt & Pepper Ribs with Spicy Scallion Salad

How About Some Really Good Ribs for Dinner This Week? I keep slabs of St. Louis style spare ribs in my freezer most of the time. Why? Well, they’re always delicious, versatile, and easy to make. You can go in so many directions with them, flavor-wise. This time I kept it really simple – black […]

Milk Bread Sliders – 3 Ways

How About a Platter of These for Super Bowl Sunday? Sandwiches – Oh, how I love them. I think there are 2 kinds of people who eat sandwiches: the first are those who can appreciate if it’s a good one or not, and then there are people like me who think great sandwiches are foods […]

Chicken Salad with Sesame Tahini Dressing

What Can I Say? I’m Crazy About These Kinds of Meals. Those of you who’ve been following me for years know how I feel about salads. They’re at the top of my list of favorite things to eat. Now I’m not talking about lackluster sad green salads with a slice of a bad tomato thrown […]

Zucchini, Soy Sauce Flake, and Pickled Ginger Salad

Zucchini, Soy Sauce Flake, and Pickled Ginger Salad

Now This is a Salad Worthy of Discussion. Here is a salad that knocked me out.  As you’ve heard me say, salads do not take a back seat in my meals. They’re never an afterthought. In fact, there are many times when I decide on a particular salad and build my meal around it. When […]