Update and Redux; J – Thanks, yet again, to Luke for great recipes. This dish makes the whole house smell like an Italian restaurant. No need going to Italy or New York City for great Italian flavor. You can make this home-style recipe in under two hours in your own … Continue reading
Plated Meal Wednesday: Chai Challah French Toast
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
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