I’m not a huge carnivore, but every so often I find myself craving a piece of meat. On such occasions, I’ll take lamb or duck over beef any day of the week. While a whole duck can surely be a challenge to cook, a duck breast is much more straightforward and forgiving. The key is to start cooking the … Continue Reading
Am curious by nature. The process, the how and why, intrigue me. Maybe it has to do with the fact that I was a scientist in my earlier life (my first few jobs out of college entailed working with mice and rats in a laboratory; I quickly learned that such work was not my calling). … Continue Reading
There was a time when I didn’t think I liked chicken. But what I really didn’t like was dry, boneless, skinless chicken breasts. A whole roast chicken is a completely different story. A whole roast chicken is divine. Today, I tried out a new preparation for whole roast chicken. And I have to say, it … Continue Reading
This time of year, it can be hard to get motivated in the kitchen. I just want to curl up and hibernate until spring. Good riddance polar vortex. Bring on the warm weather. Not a whole lot is in season, at least locally here in D.C. However, I did come across some baby leeks this … 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
