With all of this time on my hands from the Shelter-In-Place, I've been having a lot of fun making different things in the kitchen! Some of them are new ideas, some are old faves, and some are trying tweaks and substitutions. Last week I needed to go to the store and stock up on a … Continue reading Loaded Green Curry
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Chicken Tinga Tacos
So here's the thing - I'm on the train to work right now, and I am STILL thinking about the tacos we had last night. Juicy, smoky chicken in a spiced tomato sauce, cotija cheese, radishes, and smashed avocado. I mean, does it get any better than that? Not really. I love chipotle peppers. In … Continue reading Chicken Tinga Tacos
Pozole Verde with Pork and Rice
You know how when you’re little and you get sick, you are given soup? I think it’s kind of a universal thing for some reason. Whenever one of us kids got sick, it was a never ending cycle: chicken noodle soup, saltines, 7-up, and more chicken noodle soup. Looking back on it, it seemed like … Continue reading Pozole Verde with Pork and Rice
Yucatán-style Carnitas with Achiote
I don't think that I've mentioned it before, but I absolutely adore Andy's parents. They're loving, supportive and solid as a rock, all while being the life of literally any party. So when Andy said they were coming over last weekend, I was super excited! He was talking to them on the phone, and I … Continue reading Yucatán-style Carnitas with Achiote
Dijon and Dill Roasted Pork Loin
Last week at work, a coworker and I were merchandising the food section and we got into a discussion about all of the different kinds of mustard we have. Who knew that walnut dijon was even a thing? Or that it's only officially dijon mustard if it's prepared with white wine and produced in Dijon, … Continue reading Dijon and Dill Roasted Pork Loin
Coconut Curry Chicken Thighs with Roasted Carrots and Yogurt Sauce
A couple of weeks ago, I surprised Andy and took him out to dinner at this Indian place that I may or may not have been stalking and reading reviews about relentlessly. I'm an absolute lover of Indian cuisine, but it's one of those things that has always been a little daunting to do at … Continue reading Coconut Curry Chicken Thighs with Roasted Carrots and Yogurt Sauce
Gnocchi au Gratin with Leeks and Bacon
Have you ever been on your way home from work and trying to think of something easy and delicious for dinner, but also something that falls under "comfort food?" Because honestly, I do it all the time. Simple recipes that taste like they took much more effort are my real true love (sorry Andy! I … Continue reading Gnocchi au Gratin with Leeks and Bacon
Beef Bourguignon
Let's start out with a bang! So since I am really new to this whole blogging-and-putting-myself-out-there thing... I figure that the first recipe I post should be one of the most famous recipes of French cuisine - Beef Bourguignon. I hear so many people talk about this iconic dish at work, in movies and on … Continue reading Beef Bourguignon