I have good days in the kitchen and my fair share of bad ones. Some days I’m just not happy with anything I make (believe me, there are days I feel that way; you just don’t get to see those). But, other days, it all just seems to fall into place. Those moments when I … Continue Reading
If you couldn’t tell from previous posts, I have a strong affinity for Asian flavors. Love that deeply satisfying balance of salty, sweet, sour, and spicy. Love fish sauce, lemongrass, bird’s eye chiles, sriracha, tamari — to name just a few. Always crave a subtle kick of heat and enjoy making my own hot … Continue Reading
Any chicken liver pâté fans out there? No, you say? You sure? There was a time when I too “feared” liver (and other odds and ends of the animal). I was by no means an adventurous eater growing up, and would have never envisioned eating, much less preparing, liver and the like. But, over time, … Continue Reading
Recently participated in a Marsala recipe challenge. And although I didn’t win, I certainly enjoyed experimenting in the kitchen with Marsala. In fact, I created several Marsala-inspired dishes, including this one. While this — Marsala Braised Rabbit with Sage, Rosemary, and Tart Cherries — was not the dish I ultimately chose to submit, it did … Continue Reading
Who doesn’t love dumpling? They’re the perfect little bite of food, conveniently wrapped up in a neat little package that you can just pop in your mouth, bursting with flavor. As for making dumplings, the fun (and “difficult”) part is deciding what to fill them with, as the possibilities are endless. Today, I used a … Continue Reading
