Pikliz – Haitian Pickled Cabbage

You guys - I'm not even going to try to come up with some kind of story to put in front of this recipe, but there is nothing I could come up with that would do this recipe justice. It's just a fact, so please forgive me. Pikliz (pick-lees) is the Haitian style of pickled …

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Epis – Haitian Marinade and Cooking Base

Let's just jump right to the good news - Andy started watching True Blood! I know that most of you don't really know me well enough to know my tv preferences, but let me just tell you that anything HBO-related is a pretty safe bet. And True Blood is certainly no exception. I'm not really …

Cast Iron Care and Maintenance

Just like many home-cooks and chefs around the world, cast iron holds a special place in my heart. It's inexpensive (when it's not enameled), durable, amazingly effective, and truly a workhorse in the kitchen. Cast iron cookware comes in just about any size and type of vessel you would want, most popular are Dutch ovens …

The Five Flavor Profiles and How To Master Them

Some of you might know what I mean when I start talking about flavor profiles, and some of you won't. But I bet that just about all of you are familiar with the ideas of them without even knowing it. A lot of times when you eat something, you just know that it tastes good, …

Perfectly Perfect (Braised) Garlic

Hey guys! I just wanted to post this quick, little recipe for some of the most amazing braised garlic! You've probably heard of roasted garlic, and you've probably even had some dishes with it. It adds a lovely, deep, wonderful garlic flavor, while stripping away all of the harsh aspects of the taste. It can …

Olive Oil Cake with Champagne Grapes

I love Trader Joe's. Andy and I end up going there probably two or three times a week because we're not very good at meal planning, and because I have an obsession with wine that is pretty good, but also dirt cheap. So after I picked him up from Bart last night, we stopped by …

Rainier Cherry Mojitos

Everyone loves summer. The days are longer, the nights are warmer, and the farmers market is in full swing. Andy and I went last weekend, and I was ecstatic that cherries were in season - rainier cherries to be specific! There's just something about the little white and pink fruit that I absolutely adore, while …

Perfectly Perfect Red Pepper Hummus

Hummus is one of those things I could shovel into my mouth and not feel too guilty about - it's loaded with protein, fiber, good fats, and flavor. There are way too many different kinds, brands, and pretty much every flavor you would (or wouldn't) want at the grocery store... but it is so easy …

How to Oil and Maintain Wooden Cutting Boards (and Spoons!)

I've heard a lot of people say that a really good chef's knife is their favorite tool in the kitchen, but what good is a knife if you have nothing to cut on? And while having a great knife is definitely important and makes things so much easier, I'd say that having a great cutting …

Rustic Earl Grey Butter Cookies

I am not a baker. I will never be a baker. The closest thing to me being a baker is literally when I turn on the oven, set it to "Bake," and just throw something in there. That being said, I have a deep respect and appreciation for those people who have mastered the craft …

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 …

Perfectly Perfect Gin Pesto

Pesto is one of those things that is conceptually super simple, but can somehow end up being an overarching term for any green, basil-based condiment. I recently rewatched Salt Fat Acid Heat again, and seeing Samin Nosrat with Lidia, grinding together pine nuts and fresh basil in a mortar and pestle in the mountains of …