A number of years ago, PBS aired the first season of The Mind of a Chef – an Anthony Bourdain production, featuring David Chang. As the title suggests, the show gives the viewer wonderful insight into the way a chef thinks, what their inspirations are, and what they’ve been working on. The show is fantastic and any time I feel like I need a shot of inspiration, I put on an episode… or two. Sometimes I’ll even binge-watch an entire season….
Busy with work, kids, projects, life in general... perhaps all of the above? There is nothing easier from the prep all the way down to the clean-up, than a one pot meal. If that wasn't fantastic enough, one pot means all of the flavors you add to the pot, stay in the pot and only build and intensify ...
Hey everyone! I meant to get this one out before the weekend, but time just got away from me. However, as far as I'm concerned, it's never too late to enjoy Korean Fried Chicken! ...
Boy have I got a breakfast for you this weekend! As some of you may know, Bánh Mì is my all-time favorite sandwich - an addiction really. So when I made Sriracha Deviled Eggs the other day, making a new jar of Do Chua (Vietnamese pickled carrots and daikon) for the dish and still having ...
Do you love burrito bowls? Yeah, me too. I do love them. The problem I have is that after I eat one, I feel like I need to be rolled out of the restaurant. I'm not sure if it's the ladle-sized dollops of sour cream and guacamole (which I know is optional, but when they're piling on the toppings ...
Prepare your taste buds for these incredible steak sandwiches! Tender, juicy steak on crusty garlic bread, with aged provolone cheese, rich caramelized onions, and a drizzle of parsley oil.Hiya! So I just needed some me time in the kitchen... some cooking for the soul if you will. ...
Spring is here! The flowers are blooming, the bees are buzzing, and the markets are filled with a bounty of seasonal produce. It's an inspiring time of year and this Spring Vegetable Wonton Soup certainly embraces the season! Wonton soup is perfectly suited for this time of year. The weather can be ...
I think kung pao chicken, in all its variations is fantastic. Whether I've searched high-and-low for the most authentic Sichuan restaurants in Chinatown or just passing through the abominable neon-lit food court at the mall - it's all great! Kung pao chicken has certainly seen many incarnations. ...
Do you want to know the trick to super tender and incredibly moist souvlaki chicken?Brine it.Brining is a fantastic way to lock in moisture. The sodium and chloride ions penetrate deep into the meat, changing the proteins so they hold onto moisture more effectively - which means you loose ...
A perfect meal - these Fish Tacos with Sriracha Aioli Slaw are light, packed with flavor, and super easy to make!Several weeks ago my husband and I drove down to Florida to visit my parents. The day after we arrived, my husband and I thought we'd go for a quick bike ride (in 90+ degree F heat - ...
Almost 2 years ago, Bon Appétit magazine came out with their "Hot Soup" issue. On the cover were several stunning bowls of Chicken Khao Soi, a coconut curry noodle dish from northern Thailand. Its bright and vibrant ...
Create crispy Sweet and Sour Chicken at home. It's SO easy!Sweet and Sour Chicken has been a longtime childhood favorite. Though that statement comes with a caveat. All Sweet and Sour Chicken is not created equal and depending on the restaurant, the quality can vary greatly. ...
This Super Creamy Mulligatawny Soup is going to ROCK your world! It's so rich, so creamy, so good, that I was literally spooning molten hot soup into my mouth before it even had time to cool down! I went back for 2nds, 3rds, and finally stopped when I felt like I was going to burst if I ate another ...
