Update and Redux; C – If you want to splurge a little this weekend, make this lovely chai challah French toast. It makes a great brunch dish or a dessert for breakfast. C – It’s cold here. I think I have the Winter Blues. I wanted to figure out how … Continue reading
Category Archives: Recipes
Soup/Salad/Sauce Tuesday: Asparagus Ribbon Salad with Poached Egg and Bacon
Update and Redux; C – Start off a fancy brunch with this amazing asparagus ribbon salad with poached egg and bacon. It’s the perfect healthy brunch combo to please anyone. C – It was the end of the work week and I wasn’t going shopping until Monday. A busy schedule … Continue reading
Sandwich Monday: Szechuan Prickly Ash Peppercorn Burger
J – When I discoverr a new-to-me spice, I try to use it everywhere. Prickly ash peppercorn is not actually new for me, since I love Szechuan cuisine. I just never knew what it was that created that wonderful taste and slightly tongue-numbing feeling. In Chicago earlier this year, I … Continue reading
The Friday Special: Horchata
Update and Redux: C – Horchata is still my favorite Mexican drink. It’s one great way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. C – I like my Mexican food spicy. Sometimes, a little too spicy. It usually burns my mouth. I usually blow out my taste buds. Water usually makes it … Continue reading
Chef and Cookbook Thursday: Restaurant-Style Enchiladas
Update and Redux: J – This dish was one of our early collaborations with Luke on breaking down “restaurant style” recipes so make them more accessible … and delicious. What a difference. These enchiladas are amazing. Great for a Summer party … make lots. C – Oh wow! This dish … Continue reading
Plated Meal Wednesday: Fish Tacos
Update and Redux: J – As you can easily discover, I am obsessed with fish tacos. They are in a taco category all their own. Super easy Summer treat. For a group, you can assemble in batches as needed … and the will be needed. J – I can just … Continue reading
Sandwich Monday: Restaurant-Style Burritos
Update and Redux: C – This burrito will be the only type of burrito you should make … unless your a professional burrito maker. It’s packed full of meat, rice and cheese. The tortilla is warm and crispy. It will make other burritos envious. C – It’s recipe spring cleaning … Continue reading
The Friday Special: Snickerdoodles
Update and Redux: C – Snickerdoodles can brighten someone’s day. Make these amazing cookies and celebrate life. C – I’d never had a snickerdoodle until a few months ago. I just didn’t like the idea of a sugar cookie with only cinnamon and sugar. But, when my boyfriend brought a … Continue reading
Chef and Cookbook Thursday: Oregano Lemon Garlic Chicken
Update and Redux: J – In the Be Mindful. Be Human. kitchen, experience and simplicity almost always win the day. We are three highly creative, experienced cooks … it can get messy at times in the idea department. Fortunately, one of us is a trained chef. Thanks, Luke, for cutting … Continue reading
Plated Meal Wednesday: Linguine Pasta with Asparagus and Salt-Cured Egg Yolk
J – A little bit of technique can do a lot for your cooking. Most are not difficult … just a different way of achieving a result. For example, in this dish, we wanted a creamy sauce for the linguine We didn’t want to use actual cream, either. That would … Continue reading