Bring to a boil, down to a simmer.
Chicken and rice casserole was one of my favorite childhood dinners. This is sort of a grown-up spin, but still very much kid-friendly. Phillie loves it! This dish comes together easily, and is loaded with the beautiful tang of lemon, plenty of garlic, and the unique flavor of saffron. I am a big fan of
It’s Dungeness crab season here in Oregon. I’m a little biased from being raised in the Pacific Northwest, but Dungeness is my favorite crab. In fact, I even prefer it over lobster. There’s a sweetness to it that just cannot be beat. Now is the perfect time to make this ceviche. It’s not true ceviche,
This is such a simple meal that satisfies me on so many levels. First of all, I have not met roasted cauliflower I did not like. Secondly, it is spicy from a generous amount of Aleppo Pepper flakes and a little cayenne. Finally, it’s served on a bed of creamy yogurt with preserved lemon, adding
For a time in my childhood instant ramen was my favorite food. I would gladly eat it for breakfast if my mom would let me. It wasn’t until well into adulthood that I experienced pho, and from-scratch ramen here in Portland. They are truly magical. Soups have always held a special place in my heart,
Let me pour you a cup of coffee, and tell you a little story about my grandma. Maybe because of her winter solstice birthday it was simply her season. Maybe it was because Christmas just seems to amplify the joy in many people. Either way, my grandmother shined around Christmas. Not only was her house
I remember waking up Thanksgiving mornings to the house already smelling magically like Thanksgiving. We generally ate our feast in the mid-afternoon, and my mom would begin turkey preparations bright and early, before her children were awake. She always filled her bird with the stuffing so it needed to be made before the turkey went
I love to incorporate this easy recipe into a meal as the main dish. Half of a filled squash on its own is pretty filling, but it also pairs nicely with a salad or even rice. It takes minimal prep, but it does take awhile to cook, so plan ahead. It is perfect for this
When the alarm went off before sunrise I did not want to budge. Our Prague Air BnB bed was a little too firm for my liking, but I could have slept contently for a couple more hours. Even more reluctant to move was Dave, who is simply not a morning person. Phillie did not take
This is a delightful summer dish inspired by many dishes from my former line cook days. However, we were never this generous with the clams in our pasta dishes. Think of this dish as clams with a little pasta there to soak up the delicious broth. It makes two hearty portions for dinner for those
Three days after Philomena was born last year, my sister and I went to Costco for snacks. In the bakery we stumbled upon an almond cherry coffee cake. My sister and I share a similar sweet tooth, and we quickly agreed we needed to add it to our cart. With help from other members of
