I had a version of this Thai coconut sweet potato soup the other day from a restaurant and it was good, but a little boring. I liked what they were trying to do so I figured I would give it a shot. The one thing I didn’t like about their version was that it was…
Perennial Essences of an Indian bowl
This recipe and article was from issue 8 of the magazine from author- Nivedita Balu. As I sit here frezzing in chilly New York, all I really want is a bowl of this… it might be time to shut the computer down and get into the kitchen. Enter Nivedita- South India is a magical land. The…
Fettuccine w/ Broccoli & Fresh Lemon
Sometimes simple is just better. I spend a lot of time in my own brain thinking about different recipes and ideas for food. It gets exhausting at times and in those times, I just need something simple, fresh, and delicious to cook and eat. Fettuccine with _____ fill in the blank with whatever and I’m…
Pork Loin & Ramen Bowl
Looking for something quick and delicious for your leftovers? This is about as easy and cheap as it gets. I used those store bought ramen noodle packages, the super cheap ones, and threw in some veggies, pickled red onion, and leftover pork loin I had. Voila… everyone loved it! Substitute different meat or veggies, basically,…
Sous Vide Chicken w/ Saffron Cream
The sous vide machine had to be invented with chicken in mind. I swear it’s the best way to cook chicken. The end product is so beautifully tender and juicy, you won’t believe how good a plain chicken breast can taste. This recipe is simple and easy to make on a busy work night. Let’s get…
Classic Eggs Benedict to End the Year the Right Way
We are in that moment right now- We are starting to feel bad about ourselves because of all the rich foods and sweets we’ve been eating through the holidays and we are planning out our healthy eating habits for the new year. Why not go out with a bang with creamy hollandaise and perfect poached…
Roasted Spiced Butternut Squash w/ Coconut Oil
Listen, I know you’re tired… probably hungover too. The holiday season is in full swing and with shopping, holiday parties, Jedi training, and gift wrapping, who has time to cook? Well, make some time! Remember you’re reading a food blog… Ain’t nobody got time to listen to you whine! This is definitely my favorite way…
The Great Chinese Chalupa Disaster
Friday afternoon, approximately 2 pm… I had a light bulb moment. The kind of moment that we work towards every day in the hope that it will happen, probably when we least expect it. The creative person’s utopia. The high we chase. Michael Jordan on fire in NBA Jam kind of moment. Free Willy jumping…
The King of Beaujolais Nouveau
This article is from Issue 7 of the magazine from author Mike Alexander. I’ll admit it, I rush out to the store to get the first batch in the fall as well! At exactly one minute past midnight tonight, the third Thursday of November, it will be legal, under French law, to start marketing the…
Pork Loin stuffed w/ Soppressata, Provolone, Spinach, Portobello, & Roasted Red Pepper- Sous Vide Style
I just bought a new sous vide stick for the house and so far I’m pretty impressed. It’s the anova bluetooth one. This was the first piece of meat that I tried and it came out great. Tender, juicy and all the cheese didn’t melt out of the rolled pork loin. It took about 3 hours…