Occasionally when I’m feeling stuck, uninspired or in a kitchen rut, a little food angel arrives on my doorstep with a dose of inspiration. This can happen in the form of a new cookbook (thank you, Love and Lemons) or a delicious restaurant ... Continue Reading about Spring Quinoa Mujadara with Asparagus
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Vietnamese Fish with Turmeric-Dill Sauce (Cha Ca La Vong)
Vietnam is a bit of a sore spot on our culinary travels. It was the happy setting of many a sunset cocktail and summer roll. But it was also the trip in which Charlie got such bad food poisoning that he shed one of the three tears I’ve ever seen him ... Continue Reading about Vietnamese Fish with Turmeric-Dill Sauce (Cha Ca La Vong)
Brazilian-Style “Moqueca” Fish Packets with Coconut Milk and Tomatoes
I discovered the hard way that moqueca—the coconut-based Brazilian fish stew—is a dish that's meant for sharing. After our first few days in Rio last winter, Charlie and I decided to escape the beaches full of Amazonian floral thongs and speedos, in ... Continue Reading about Brazilian-Style “Moqueca” Fish Packets with Coconut Milk and Tomatoes
Vietnamese Shrimp and Collard Green Salad with Crispy Shallots
When Charlie and I got back from Vietnam last winter, I went into a serious summer roll and salad withdrawal. Every meal over there was full of leafy greens, fresh herbs, and salty, pungent fish sauce. It was a full-fledged healthy hedonist delight. ... Continue Reading about Vietnamese Shrimp and Collard Green Salad with Crispy Shallots
Vegetable Biryani Broth
By far the most stressful part of my move last month was packing up my kitchen. And the processed confirmed a sad fact: I am a pantry hoarder. I think Marie Kondo would have had a heart attack if she saw the row of condiments in my fridge that had ... Continue Reading about Vegetable Biryani Broth
Easy Spanish Paella with Saffron, Merguez and Chard
This post is sponsored by the Culinary Collective, makers of the artisan ingredients behind this Spanish Paella Recipe. As with all opinions on this site, I only give my endorsement when genuine. Thank you for supporting the brands that make this ... Continue Reading about Easy Spanish Paella with Saffron, Merguez and Chard
Tropical Ginger-Pineapple Smoothies
I first came into contact with this tropical pineapple smoothie in Nicaragua, which, given the strong beach and jungle vibes, is not the craziest place in the world to find a tropical drink in your hand. If you follow me on Instagram, you may recall ... Continue Reading about Tropical Ginger-Pineapple Smoothies
Baked Moroccan Chicken Thighs with Carrots + The Big 3-0
Today I turn the big 3-0, which is equal parts exciting and terrifying. Though I don’t expect a Jessie Spano-style birthday meltdown, I still feel the impending doom of closing one door—in this case, a decade—and starting the next chapter. But the ... Continue Reading about Baked Moroccan Chicken Thighs with Carrots + The Big 3-0