I have never been able to figure out why some blog posts are so much harder to produce than others. Even after three years of blogging, I still …
Dinner
Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli Bowls with Garlic Hoisin Sauce
It has been a couple of weeks since my last post and I don't even have a good reason as to why I've been away. I was still cooking and eating lots. …
Thai Salmon Burgers with Cabbage Slaw
Unlike last week's Vietnamese pork chops which were fairly authentic Vietnamese, these Thai salmon burgers are definitely not authentic Thai. But what …
Vietnamese Pork Chops
I didn't even know I was looking for a Vietnamese pork chop recipe until I found this one. I was flipping through a Vietnamese cookbook at my library …
Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl with Turmeric Rice
I'm feeling all kinds of trendy today with these tuna poke bowls. Bon Appétit magazine featured a poke bowl on their cover this month and turmeric …
Baked Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Chives
It has definitely been a slow start to the new year. Or maybe I should clarify by saying I have been slow to start the new year. I am not quite ready …
Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
Every fall, I look forward to the first day when the weather gets cold enough to cook a classic pot roast. That day was slow in coming this year. …
Easy Tomato-Basil Soup
I'm tired of waiting for the weather in Texas to cooperate and have it be cool enough to declare the start of soup season. I don't care that it is …
Crab Eggs Benedict + A Visit to Pike Place Market
My husband and I went on vacation to Seattle last week - without the kids. It was awesome. Despite warnings of an incoming "storm of historic …
Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Basil, and Toasted Bread Crumbs
Spaghetti with tomatoes, basil, and toasted bread crumbs sounds so boring. I get it. But sometimes the most basic of ingredients can come together and …
Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Creamy Madeira Sauce
When you need an easy, tasty, weeknight-doable, family-friendly meal, nothing beats the convenience of sautéed chicken breasts. And when you happen to …
Chimichurri Steak and Quinoa Bowls
My kids started school last week so I have been on the hunt for easy flexible meals that will work on nights when we have everyone coming and going …
Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Carrot, Cucumber and Mango Slaw
I started the week with a broken air conditioner and the thought of having to cook, photograph, and write about a hot meal couldn't have been further …
Pasta with Shrimp, Shallots, and Sun-dried Tomatoes in Creamy Madeira Sauce
Remember when I had that goal of coming up with a recipe name that was an alliteration? I think I'm getting close with this one - shrimp, shallots, …
Marinated Skirt Steak and Grilled Vegetables Salad
I don't know what it is but I am loving the grill right now. Maybe it's because when I grill, I feel like cleanup is easier. Or maybe it's because I …
Fried Green Tomatoes with Avocados and Poached Eggs
It's time to give fried green tomatoes their due. Fried green tomatoes are usually relegated to being a supporting player to fried chicken or fish but …
Thai Shrimp Soup with Noodles and Pineapple
Is it starting to feel like the blueberry and Thai food blog around here? Given that the last few posts have been about blueberry muffins, Thai …
Easy Tex-Mex Migas
I've been wanting to post a migas recipe for awhile now. The only problem was that I didn't have a good one. I've tried different variations of …
Thai Grilled Shrimp with Angry Sauce {Goong Pao}
Isn't angry sauce a great name? You can already tell that it's going to be a sauce with some personality. It definitely has some kick but it's not …
Roasted Halibut with Cilantro-Lime Sauce
This is a fish recipe for the lazy person. Or maybe, it's for the person who has had a long day and needs/wants a light, healthy, and delicious meal …
Wine Battered Panko Crusted Shrimp
It has been almost 3 weeks since my last post. A family emergency of the "drop everything because someone needs you right now" variety came up and I …
Vietnamese Chicken Pho
As I'm typing this, I have two sick kids home from school with bad colds. It's a good day for hot chicken pho soup. Actually, in Vietnam, pho is good …
Shrimp Enchiladas with Napa Slaw
Shrimp enchiladas with slaw? Does that sound like a strange combination to you? It did to me until I tried it. I wouldn't think twice about putting …
Vegetable Stuffed Steak Rolls with Balsamic Glaze
Finally, skirt steak gets the attention it deserves with this recipe. Skirt steak is most often used for fajitas and that's about it. Don't get me …