These Greek lamb burgers are packed with fresh herbs and served with a classic tzatziki sauce. Whether you serve them on a bun or on their own, they are simple and quick to put together - a perfect gluten-free dinner idea. I've been dreaming of ... Continue Reading about Greek Lamb Burgers with Mint Tzatziki Sauce
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Easy Vietnamese Chicken Pho with Bok Choy and Herbs (Pho Ga)
Charlie and I took two major trips together over the past few months. In retrospect, the timing was probably a little aggressive, both for our work schedules and our budgets. But one of the things I love most about our relationship is a shared ... Continue Reading about Easy Vietnamese Chicken Pho with Bok Choy and Herbs (Pho Ga)
Healthy Greek Potato Salad
Before going to the motherland, I had a much higher opinion of Greek octopus and potatoes than their salad. I thought that the romaine with limp olives and hyper processed crumbled feta was the Greek equivalent of General Tso’s Chicken and Baked Ziti ... Continue Reading about Healthy Greek Potato Salad
Mushy Pea Toasts with Mint
I’m one of the few weirdos who thinks that British pub food is a cuisine to be sought out and cherished. That’s partially because a good portion of the menu takes a bath in a deep fryer before ending up in front of you. But my love can also be blamed ... Continue Reading about Mushy Pea Toasts with Mint
Pork Larb Lettuce Wraps
I’ve probably mentioned my summer in Thailand in Tastetrotting posts past. But I always come back to it as one of those dot-connecting formative food experiences. I was 15 at the time, and I’m not sure what compelled me to ask my parents to spend the ... Continue Reading about Pork Larb Lettuce Wraps
Vegetarian Stir-Fried Collard Greens with Ginger and Jalapeno
I’m kind of ashamed to admit that I’ve never cooked collard greens before. And the only ones I’ve ever eaten were so smoky and pork-laden, if I'd closed my eyes, I wouldn’t have even known I was eating a green vegetable. But in preparing for ... Continue Reading about Vegetarian Stir-Fried Collard Greens with Ginger and Jalapeno
Spanish Basque Tuna Stew with Peppers and Potatoes (Marmitako)
One of the things I’ve been dying to recreate from my trip to San Sebastian is Marmitako. Not only was it one of the best things I ate, but it also might be my favorite zippy, funky Basque word. (Fun fact: Basque is the only language in the world ... Continue Reading about Spanish Basque Tuna Stew with Peppers and Potatoes (Marmitako)
Spanish-Style Shrimp Skewers with Squid and Red Pepper Sofrito
I know after the onslaught on Monday, you’re probably tired of me talking about San Sebastian. Sorry, Charlie. When I got home there were a few things that I knew I had to make immediately in order to capture the taste memory. But I’ve only really ... Continue Reading about Spanish-Style Shrimp Skewers with Squid and Red Pepper Sofrito