ARTICLES For Spring
TOMATO CONFIT WITH TORN, TOASTED DIPPING BREAD
WITH 8 COMMENTS
Tomato confit turns ho-hum tomatoes into wow-wow-wow tomatoes. Serve with toasted torn dipping bread and you have a delightful appetizer or meal accompaniment.
CHICKEN RAMEN NOODLE SOUP WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
WITH NO COMMENTS
An incredibly fragrant and satisfying chicken ramen soup. The broth is unique in that it is chock full of shredded chicken and caramelized onions.
KUMQUAT AND SPINACH SALAD WITH MISO DRESSING
WITH NO COMMENTS
Kumquats give this spinach salad an unexpected flavor pop and the miso dressing adds delicious umami to create a healthy and addictive salad.
MEZCANDALOSA — MEZCAL COCKTAIL WITH KUMQUATS, MINT & ROSEMARY
WITH 2 COMMENTS
A bright mezcal cocktail made with fresh kumquats, mint and rosemary that feels like a celebration of spring and an end of dreary winter.
HOMEMADE SHORT RIB RAMEN NOODLE SOUP WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
WITH ONE COMMENT
This flavorful short rib ramen noodle soup maybe the very ultimate in comfort food. The genius of this recipe is the mashup of delicious Asian flavors with a fantastic amount of caramelized onions. It takes awhile to make, but is worth the effort. Make a big batch and freeze the leftovers.
CARAMELIZED ONIONS
WITH 4 COMMENTS
Soft, sweet and full of umami, slowly caramelized onions make everything better. Here is what you need to know to make beautiful caramelized onions every time.
ORANGE-SCENTED CHOCOLATE OLIVE OIL CAKE WITH AMAZING FROSTING
WITH 4 COMMENTS
This very moist, orange-scented chocolate olive oil cake is piled high with a not-too-sweet cream cheese and whipped cream frosting. It is the perfect celebratory dessert for chocolate lovers who want a more sophisticated cake that is not overly sweet.
JAMES BOND DIRTY MARTINI
WITH NO COMMENTS
Martinis are highly personal. Here is the recipe for my perfect martini. It is dirty, icy cold, includes gin and vodka and is very well garnished.
LYCHEE MARTINI
WITH NO COMMENTS
A lychee martini is a refreshing, not-too-sweet cocktail that is delicious by itself and complements a variety of Asian foods.
CRANBERRY OLIVE OIL CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE NUGGETS AND WALNUTS
WITH 2 COMMENTS
This cranberry olive oil cake is a delightful moist, spiced cake with tart cranberries and cream cheese nuggets. It is easy to make and will hold for several days. A perfect cake to make in advance or to give as a gift for the holidays.