Eggplant in a kaffir-lime scented coconut-milk curry
Today's dish is a coconut milk-based curry, with some, but not all of the same ingredients you would find in a typical Thai green curry. I planned to serve it with …
Vegetarian tamales with a red chile portabella filling
Tamales have got to be one of my favorite things to make and eat. Sure, they are a bit of a production. Traditionally, you would have a group of friends and …
Roasted cauliflower salad with white beans
Roasted cauliflower is a staple side-dish in my house. We all love that caramelized flavor. And because cauliflower keeps quite well in the refrigerator, it works well with …
Tiny eggplant, rubbed with spices and ready to roast
I didn't have a definite plan when I picked up these gorgeous little eggplants, I just knew they had to come home with me. I ended up rubbing them with spices and …
Creamy Grits with Crispy Leeks, Leek Jus, and Cilantro-Epazote Pesto
Breakfast for dinner doesn't have to be just pancakes or eggs and toast. I grew up in the South, and was always appalled to watch folks mix …
Grapes four ways
Never stop playing with your food! This is one of my favorite kitchen creativity games. Take a single ingredient, and cut it as many ways as you can think of, then observe the way the cuts and …