Bonus Recipe: Microwave Rice
Because I grew up in Japan and because L. and I both like it, I always have eel in my freezer. It defrosts and reheats really quickly for...
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Apr 10, 2018
Pencil Asparagus Pesto
I originally planned to roast the asparagus and make a traditional pesto with it - adding basil, Parmesan, pine nuts and oil and blitzing...
Feb 13, 2018
Fazzoletti (Handkerchief Pasta) with Goat’s Milk Ricotta, Wilted Baby Arugula and Sauteed Mushrooms
I had grandiose plans of making fazzoletti from scratch. It seemed like this project would be a nice way of whiling away a couple of...
Dec 6, 2017
One Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs
Bad, BAD photo. interesting concept. Since making spaghetti and meatballs always seems to take up every pan and dish in the house, the...
Nov 21, 2017
Campanelle with Pancetta and Creamy Pea Sauce
Frozen peas were not an ingredient with which I was familiar until I had a baby. They integrated my household under the guise of an...
Nov 14, 2017
Spicy Mushroom and Beet Green Lasagna
I usually make my lasagna properly: layer upon layer of homemade basil scented tomato sauce thickened with stewed beef, pasta, Parmesan...
Nov 6, 2017
⏰ Cheat's Saffron Risotto with Shrimp and Peas
There is a time and a place for making risotto properly. There is something very soothing and meditative about the constant stirring and...
Oct 25, 2017
Sicilian Anchovy and Lemon Angel Hair Pasta with Toasted Breadcrumbs
This is an excellent dish to have in one's repertory, not only because it is delicious but because it is made with what most consider...
Oct 17, 2017
⏰ Campanelle with Pancetta, Charred Cauliflower and Mustard - Brown Butter
So, I failed my first challenge. NOT an auspicious start... From the minute I started to pull things from fridge and shelves, to my...
Sep 19, 2017
Kitchen Sink Steamed Buns
These Buns are delicious, very easy to make and you can fill them with anything, hence their name. It is unfortunate that this time...
May 27, 2017
Recipe: Nettle and Sheep's Ricotta Gnuddi with Garlic Butter
#veggiepasta #pastaandrisotto
Mar 29, 2016
Individual Lasagna Roll-Ups
Sometimes you want lasagna, but making a whole pan of the stuff as is usual just for oneself seems excessive and freezer real estate is...
Feb 16, 2016
Bonus Recipe: Easy Leftovers Lunch
As much as I try to eat a well-rounded diet that includes lots of vegetables and healthy grain, there are a few items that I know are bad...
Feb 3, 2016
Recipe: Chorizo and Tri Bean Spaghetti with a Spicy Tomato Broth
I was in the mood for something that was soupy and spicy. I hate having to make two different meals just because people have different...
Jan 8, 2016
Bonus Recipe: The Perfect Asian Steamed Rice
I grew up in Asia so properly cooked, fluffy, steamed rice was always a given. Restaurants made it in industrial rice cookers but, at...
Dec 9, 2015
Recipe: Dandelion Green Sauce for Pasta
I am a firm believer in eating everything that you want, within reason. If you are going to use butter and cream in a recipe, use it...
Dec 1, 2015
Recipe: Cheat's Pierogi
My mother is a very literal person so I have promised her that I will add a note to say that these little pillows of starchy delight...
Nov 24, 2015
Recipe: Green Lasagna with Goat Cheese
I made this a) altruistically for someone I felt had not been eating enough vegetables and b) completely selfishly in order to unload a...
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