Dan Dan Noodles and Szechuan Cucumber Salad Never been a big fan of Chinese food. My folks always teased me that I must have been adopted because I was missing the Asian cuisine gene. I think it just skipped a generation—my daughter loves it… Continue reading…
expanding my repertoire
Indian Butter Chicken with Cucumber Tomato Raita I pride myself on the fact that I exposed my kids to many cuisines growing up. Italian, French, Spanish, Mexican, Moroccan and Asian were all properly and frequently represented. And, as their tastebuds… Continue reading…
breakfast before bed
Breakfast is probably my favorite meal of the day–I adore the quiet ritual of it. Maybe because I’ve fasted all night or maybe because I’m ravenous after my morning power walk, I find that chow to be deeply gratifying. And I’m… Continue reading…
the prawn parade
It’s Mardi Gras–happy Fat Tuesday, everybody! Let’s celebrate with a dish suitable for party or parade. The inspiration for this plate came from all the wonderfully spicy seafood I enjoyed on my many visits to New Orleans while my mom… Continue reading…
ode to jamie
I have a crush. A serious chef crush. The object of my affection is the adorable Jamie Oliver, British chef, whose cooking show, Jamie at Home, I watch almost religiously every night as I cook dinner. The Cooking Channel repeats the same… Continue reading…