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 …

Perfectly Perfect Roasted Potatoes

Potatoes - everyone loves them, there are a million ways to cook them, and even if you somehow mess them up, they still usually end up tasting pretty damn good. I remember when I was growing up, my mom would somehow find a way to put a potato in at least half of the meals …

Marinated Cannellini Beans

This last week, we have been running around like it's a madhouse. Friends coming into town, Pride, work, going to a grad party and a concert over the span of four days can really take a toll on you. In case you missed it - I am exhausted. But please don't think that I didn't …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Rustic Zucchini, Tomato and Pesto Tart

After making that crudités platter last week, I still had hella veggies leftover - which really is no problem at all, but finding something to do with them can be a little tricky sometimes. I had already had giant salads the next two days, and been throwing veggies into literally everything I could, so coming …

7 Tips for a Perfect Crudités Platter

To be completely honest, I've always been a little scared to try and assemble a board, because they always seems much more fancy and elegant than I've ever considered myself to be, but they're actually incredibly easy! The hardest part really is just finding the right kind (and size) of tray for what you need. …

Perfectly Perfect Scrappy Vegetable Stock

A few weeks ago, Andy was looking for something in the freezer and happened upon my giant bag of vegetable scraps and trimmings. He pulled it out and looked at me like I had gone a little crazy, and that he was worried I might be sneaking him scraps like a dog. (Which we don't …

Lemon and Herb Braised Artichokes

When I was little, I remember artichokes being one of those things that we almost never had because they were kind of expensive, hard to prepare/eat, and you really don't get a lot of edible parts. They weren't ideal for a family of six, with four boys well on their way to being full-blown carnivores. …