Category Archives: By Region

Pizza w/ Shaved Brussels Sprouts & Red Onion

I am not kidding: This may be the best pizza I have ever made. Do not fear Brussels sprouts on this– they are undetectable, in fact none of the ingredients draws attention rather, they all work harmoniously together. I use a very … Continue reading

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Easy Fish Pie

Fish pie is a staple family recipe in the UK. It can be as elaborate or plain, complicated or simple as you like. The hardest part of most fish pie recipes is making the mashed potatoes for the top– which … Continue reading

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Chicken and Vegetable Curry (potentially vegan)

Cold days cry out for a spicy curry. This is a really good one because it is healthy, full of fresh, antioxidant loaded veggies and skinless chicken. Make it vegan by omitting chicken. 1/4 cup chopped, fresh ginger 3 fat … Continue reading

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Slow Cooker Asian Beef Short Ribs

Braising all day in this Asian sauce, the boneless beef ribs come out so tender and flavorful. They are great served with wasabi mashed potatoes and sautéed, sesame broccoli. 1 cup beef broth 2 tablespoons Wondra or all purpose flour 1 … Continue reading

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Bo Ssam

What comes to the table is nothing short of awe-inspiring. The whole, lacquered, roast is placed in the middle of the table along side kimchi (Korean, fermented vegetables) an assortment of sauces, and some steamed sticky rice. Everyone digs in with their own forks, filling Bibb lettuce cups with the most amazingly tender pork, a spoon of gingery-scalliony sauce and kimchi. And then it all goes quiet.
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Umami’s Magic Dusting Powder

You’ve tasted it a million times, like when you had that mind-blowing grilled hamburger with sautéed mushrooms at that place– it was so good because it was so umami. Continue reading

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Pineapple Water

The kids away for an entire week, my husband and I decided to splurge and use some of his Marriott frequent stayer points, on one night ‘away’. We were only headed downtown of our home city, but there is something … Continue reading

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Green Papaya Salad

I served this at a dinner party last night and people sort of lost their minds. It is so fresh and delicious, it’s redunkulous. Whether or not you like fish sauce, it is integral to this dish and no one, … Continue reading

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Spicy Bombay Granola

I love the idea of granola (healthy, snackable, satisfying), but have no sweet tooth. So I developed this recipe using strong savory/sweet/spicy flavors. It is addictive… and great to curb late afternoon hunger pangs, as well as yummy nibbles to … Continue reading

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Edamame Spread

I am trying to figure out other uses for the spread. Along side crisp wonton chips would be good, but what else? Any ideas? Please share! Continue reading

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