I'm feeling super inspired today. Well maybe not just today, but lately. My path is getting clearer and clearer despite so many unknowns. Um, ironic much? Is that even the right use of the word ironic? I feel like the other day I heard we use that word incorrectly all the time... anybody else know what I'm talking about? Do you remember when your career path/passion became clear? Are you still figuring it out? No matter where you are, … [Read more...]
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Buttered Green Beans & Carrots
Sometimes simple is best. In the summertime when green beans are fresh and crisp, and fresh carrots are abundant, I don't want to do a lot to them when I cook. They're so good as-is that I find simple is best. It feels funny sometimes to post such simple recipes, because it doesn't feel creative! It doesn't feel original. I've mentioned this once before in greater detail in my Ready, Set, Spinach recipe post. At the same time I have heard … [Read more...]
Hollandaise Sauce
As you're going to see in the next couple posts, there's a epic meal coming your way. This is the first component of the meal. I was feeling ambitious after watching 8-13 year olds cook on MasterChef Junior. More to come on that. I just realized it's pretty important that I have a sauce like this in my collection of recipes. When I was a little kid, I was actually a pretty picky eater. My family teased that I ate like a bird. … [Read more...]
Fresh Tomato Sauce
This is my favorite way to make fresh tomato sauce. The flavors are incredible: sweet, savory, umami (yes, tomatoes have umami!), fresh, Italian, summery. You start by roasting the tomatoes in the oven which makes them sweet. Because of this, you you can actually make this sauce year-round, even when tomatoes aren't sweet or in season. Thankfully we don't have to worry about that right now since it's summer!! The weather's been in the 90's … [Read more...]
Mexican Braised Beef
I talked in my last post about a recent trip to Tulum, Mexico for the wedding of two amazing people. I shared a few moments Dan captured from the dance floor...which deserves one last mention below. Also because that trip inspired this dish too. … [Read more...]
Simple Sautéed Plantain Slices
Wanna know what lesson I most recently learned? Take more videos! I learned this for the first time when I studied abroad in Australia. Somehow, I forgot. I lived there with two awesome ladies, Lauren & Melissa. I think it was Lauren who said, "we must take videos", and she was right. The videos are so much more fun to watch after the fact than looking at the pictures!! Hearing people's voices, hearing the way they say things, seeing … [Read more...]
Shredded Chicken & Tomatillo Stew
This dish uses cilantro. Let's talk about that for a second. I used to hate cilantro. Yuck. To me, it tasted like the smell of dirty socks, sweaty armpits, or B.O. (B.O.... always makes me think of this Seinfeld.) But it kept showing up in little bits in my food. A little in salsa, and I love salsa. A little in my guacamole, and I love guac. A little in some Thai food, and holy crap I love Thai food. Now, suddenly, I don't loathe … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Spaghetti Bolognese
I went out to eat a few weekends ago to a local Durango spot. The husband and I had a little date night. Gotta keep things romantic, ya know? It was probably my favorite meal/restaurant we've had in town yet! He started with a whiskey cocktail, me with sparkling rosé, and we kicked the night off right with some oysters. Gosh, I love those things. The first time I ever had one … [Read more...]
Warm Tomato Eggplant Relish
This recipe completes the meal shown below: Cracklin' Chicken (from Nom Nom Paleo) served with Caramelized Cauliflower and Warm Tomato Eggplant Relish. This relish is both spicy and sweet. It was one of those Chopped nights in the house where I opened the fridge, looked at the veggies I had on hand and thought hmm, "what can I do with all of this?" With the cauliflower tossed in the oven, and the chicken cracklin' away, this quick relish … [Read more...]
Caramelized Cauliflower
If you haven't figured it out by now, I love roasting vegetables. Roasting makes any vegetable better. Ok, maybe not iceberg lettuce, but you catch my drift. There's just no better flavor than that caramelized sweetness that comes from roasting. Lately with my schedule it's been all about simplicity. Quick and easy does it these days. This dish is no exception. … [Read more...]
Cracklin’ Chicken (from Nom Nom Paleo)
Today's recipe is adapted from the amazing Michelle Tam of Nom Nom Paleo whom I got to meet briefly at her book signing in my Seattle neighborhood!! As you can see below, the place was packed with a line out the door. I've already made this three times. So easy and so good. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners. I had to share her Cracklin' Chicken recipe because I just enjoy it that much. Of course you can also head to her site to … [Read more...]
Tuscan Salad with Tuna Steak
If ever I'm in a food rut, I turn to the food network. As soon as I watch show, I get inspired with flavor combinations, ingredients, and dishes. That's where this one came from. It's an adaptation of a Bobby Flay recipe that combines classic Tuscan flavors like lemon, fennel, rosemary, tuna, basil, olives, and anchovies. Do you read "anchovies" with a scowl? You like caesar salad right? What do you think is in that dressing? Delicious … [Read more...]
Homestyle Beef Brisket
One thing I've been enjoying lately is finding a great, inexpensive cut of meat and slowly cooking it to render out the fat and leave it fall-apart-fork-tender. Not only do I like it for those reasons, but it makes the next couple weeks of clean eating super easy! For breakfast, lunch, or dinner I have a delicious protein I'm excited about eating that is extremely versatile. … [Read more...]
Ginger-Garlic Bok Choy
Ever since my sister-in-law and her husband made a grilled, marinated baby bok choy alongside dinner one night I have been on a baby bok choy kick! … [Read more...]
Italian Roasted Mushroom Salad
This is one of those dishes I like to prepare and enjoy throughout the week. When I have a day off, I'll whip dishes like Homestyle Beef Brisket and Mediterranean Sweet Potato Salad so that throughout a busy week I have excellent, tasty choices for breakfast, lunch or dinner. All you need to do is … [Read more...]