Monthly Archives: June 2011
balsamic-soy salade niçoise
We’re in the process of moving (our new place is in Capitol Hill, within walking distance of Safeway, Trader Joes, Smith, and Victrola!). And if there’s one thing that I do not feel like doing after a day of packing, … Continue reading
pan-seared flank steak
We’re not big meat eaters, but I do like to cook a flank steak every few months. I’ve written about flank steak before – basically, it’s a tender, easy to cook cut of meat that’s fairly inexpensive. It’s good for … Continue reading
risotto
Risotto is excellent comfort food. Creamy rice, lightly bound with cheese and cream, and shot through with flavor. Like polenta, risotto is one of those foods that has lots of goofy cooking myths surrounding it (it takes all afternoon! You … Continue reading
stir-fried beef with tomato and ginger
I recently bought Stir-Frying to the Sky’s Edge on half.com. I think that it’s one of the best $4 I’ve ever made. The author, Grace Young, has a whole bunch of really interesting stir fries from all over the Chinese … Continue reading
stir fried pork in lettuce cups
Up until a few years ago, my views on pork were similar to the wise Jules Winfield (not safe for work!) – I didn’t really dig on swine. But as my tastes have expanded and I’ve become more interested in … Continue reading
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the best brownies ever
Other than bread and pizza, I’m not much of a baker. I leave the cakes, pies, and most of the cookies to Sarah. But I do like making brownies, and am always searching for a great recipe. Or, at least, … Continue reading
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shakshuka
I have a few meals that I know I can pull out at a moment’s notice – they’re inexpensive, we usually have most of the ingredients on hand already, they reheat well for leftovers the next day, and they’re really … Continue reading
fred & ginger
Sarah and I recently celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary at Tilth, a fabulous restaurant that is both incredibly awesome and four blocks from our house. We indulged ourselves and went for the 8-course tasting menu with wine pairings. It was … Continue reading
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tunisian chickpea salad
I think that a can of chickpeas is one of the most useful things you can have in your pantry. For about a buck, you can bulk up a vegetable soup, make a quick batch of hummus, or create a … Continue reading
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peanut noodles with sriracha-glazed chicken
Peanut sauce is a really awesome thing to have on hand. It comes together quickly, it’s cheap, and it can be used in many ways — as a dip for fresh vegetables, as a dressing for a salad or slaw … Continue reading
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