These pretty fingerling potatoes are the perfect addition to any protein or salads. Serve them with pork chops (what I did!), steak or add them to salads as topping (I just came up with this brilliant idea). Hasselback Potatoes Ingredients 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp of smoked...
After one of the most fabulous getaways to the Island of Gods – Bali, I came back refreshed, more open minded, and… happily satisfied with Indonesian food. There are three words that come to mind when thinking about the essence of Indonesian cooking: rice, spicy, fragrant. Here is a photographic journey to Bali. Rice Rice Paddies –> Planting...
Do you love granola? Everyone has a different idea of a “favorite” granola, so let me tell you about this one. This one is nutty, flavorful, lightly sweetened – a good easy bite with a bit of a crunch, and a slight chewiness from the tart cherries. That’s the way I like my granola. Top your greek...
This is a variation of one of my favorite dishes growing up. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside – it’s amazing how delicious tofu can be. For a quick weekend dinner, I made this and a chicken pepper stirfry, served with jasmine rice – quick and easy! Oh, and this recipe...
Making simple dishes require care and quality ingredients. The more attention you give the dish, the better it will taste! Here is to crisped and spongy French Toasts: thick slices of bread, soaked in eggs and milk, toasted in a frying pan, then served hot with melted butter and maple syrup. This recipe adds...
Thanks to Serious Eats, I found this cookbook sitting in my mailbox over the holidays. I must admit that I was a complete stranger to Burmese cuisine. That is… until I got Burma: Rivers of Flavor. I really enjoyed going through the book because it teaches you about local culture and lifestyle, including local...
It is hard to believe that it is November. Even harder to believe that it is almost Thanksgiving! For all you cooking warriors and chefs out there (I’m not one of them this year), the outcome is going to be so worth it. If you are missing a side or two (for a small...
Spanish ingredients in this salad adds a flavor profile that is unlike your typical salad. The vinaigrette uses aged balsamic vinegar, which is thicker and sweeter than the balsamic vinegar you would find in a grocery store. I finally decided to try my 10-year aged balsamic vinegar from Modena, Italy (the capital of balsamic...
I am very excited to announce that my friend Faith released her first cookbook: An Edible Mosaic: Middle Eastern Fare with Extraordinary Flair. She has asked me to cook a recipe from her new book and be a part of her virtual book launch party. You can buy the book on Amazonor Barnes and Noble. This...
Fresh. Fresh. Fresh. Use the freshest quality ingredients you can find and this grilled cheese with apple salad will take you to a very happy place. Gruyère is one of the most versatile and amazing cheeses (try the Cave-Aged Gruyère if you haven’t yet). If “house cheese” existed, Gruyère would probably be ours. From...
