Vietnamese Shrimp Summer Rolls with Two Dipping Sauces Memorial Day weekend is upon us already; summer is just around the corner, I can smell it! And though the weather hasn’t fully caught up yet, my appetite is changing. Summer rolls are what I… Continue reading…
an ode to avocado
Avocado Green Goddess Dressing Avocado Cilantro Hummus … Continue reading…
recipe redux
Growing up, my parents would often entertain friends on the weekend, when my mom would practice her fancy cooking. My brother and I would benefit greatly from those parties–we’d wake up early the next morning and scamper downstairs to feast… Continue reading…
my big fat greek salad
With warmer days around the corner, the thought of turning on the oven will soon be intolerable. After a day in the sun, the last thing I feel like doing is preparing a heavy meal. I want to eat light… Continue reading…
music to my mouth
Here’s a salad that hits all the right notes. Imagine this: sweet pear roasted with thyme until fragrant and tender; dice of pancetta, crisped until the morsels are so light they melt in your mouth. A Port wine reduction is… Continue reading…