Tom Kha Gai is always a toss up at a restaurant. It could be good. It could be…not good. But made at home, it’s ALLLLLLWWAAAYYYSSS good! :) Today, it’s a chilly 36˚F outside, and I’ve got a little tickle in my throat. So what better soup to make than Tom Kha Gai, which is both…
The tart taste of apples and natural sweetness of sweet potatoes make this butternut apple soup one of my favorite winter treats. I simmer the vegetables in hearty chicken stock with a hint of rosemary and garlic, and the result is a comforting soup that will last for days. You will need: – 2 TBSP…
I’ve been feeling rather brave lately and venturing into new foods. Specifically, we’ve been trying different cuts of meat. So far we’ve tried beef heart and quail, and this month, I bought an oxtail! Also, if you’ve been keeping up with me on Facebook, you know that I’ve been reading the Little House series by…
This lentils dish has gotten rave reviews from everyone who’s tried it, and the amazing part is, IT’S INCREDIBLY EASY and only takes 25 minutes to prepare! You basically throw everything into a pot, saute some onions, mix those two things together, and voila! A side dish that will last you days in leftovers! This…
Soak 2-3 cups of sprouted mung beans in water while you start the broth. Don’t worry about the hulls. You can leave them in there. They get soft. I bought my mung beans from the bulk bean section at Whole Foods. In a 6 qt stock pot, ADD: -4 cups of organic chicken stock/broth -2…
Tonight’s dinner made me feel super Asian, like my ancestors were nodding in approval. I’ve been thinking about my dad lately, who is full Vietnamese, and I have this vague memory of my Grandmother Chau making phở when I was little. The combination of these thoughts made me crave some phở to bring back some…