Update and Redux; C – It’s corn week. This is still one of our favorite corn recipes. It was one of our very early recipes, but still one of our best. I love everything on this plate. It just sings Summer. Sweet corn, purslanes, ripe sweet tomatoes and bacon. Yeah, bacon … Continue reading
J – This is a deeply satisfying sandwich. Borrowing liberally from the writing of one of my favorite food seekers (I have no shame), eating this sandwich touches a basic instinct we have for food and fire: Smokey, succulent chicken breast with rich, creamy Irish cheddar between pieces of thick, … Continue reading
C – Bahn Mi sandwiches are my favorite sandwiches. I grew up with them. I used to take them for granted. They used to be $1 for a sandwich at Vietnamese sandwich shops. Inflation has hit and those days have past. I feel a bit old talking about back in … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – This sandwich was inspired by a chicken paillard dish by Eric Ripert. Except, I only liked the ingredients. Originally, the dish was just a little too precious. But, the ingredients had heart. Eh, voila! A great sandwich. Enjoy. J – This dish had a really … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – I wanted a pepper sandwich and I got a great one. This sandwich is still great. I can’t wait until padron peppers come back in season again and we make this sandwich. I have made this sauce using other types of chilies and they were … Continue reading
C – This is not your average torta. No beans in this one. No soft bread either. This Rick Bayless inspired sandwich should redefine torta sandwiches. I tested this sandwich with my husband who usually isn’t impressed much with pork sandwiches. He loved it. I was so amazed at how … Continue reading
C – I have a love-hate relationship with cucumbers. I love how hydrating, cooling, refreshing and delicious they can be. But, there are somethings about cucumbers I dislike. If you get them too young they can be bitter. If you get them too old, the skin and seeds are tough … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – When fava bean week happened we thought to bring back a classic recipe. This recipe might be one of the reasons why my husband married me. I am not kidding. This recipes is creamy and delicious. The fava beans can be replaced with peas. But, … Continue reading
C – I have tried to avoid doing a bean week at all costs. Especially, fava beans. Why? I think fava beans are hard to work with. You have to shuck them, blanch them and peel them to finally get to the edible part. I feel like I am paying … Continue reading
C – If you asked me to describe what oregano tastes like. I couldn’t tell you. It’s an herb that is subtle and enhances the flavor or, maybe, it brightens a dish. Some types of oregano, like Greek oregano, can be a bit bitter. Others. like Mexican oregano, are more … Continue reading