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Split Pea Soup
I had never made split pea soup before so I thought it was time to give my Grandma’s recipe a try. The soup thickens as it cools so if you are eating leftovers you may need to add more water or broth...
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Lentil Soup
Lentils are part of the legume family and though they are small they pack a nutritional punch. They are high in protein so are often a staple in vegetarian diets. They are one of the best...
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Tempura
Tempura is a popular Japanese dish consisting of battered and fried seafood and vegetables. It is light and lacy, different than the typical heavily-fried items we find in the states. My...
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Homemade Sushi
Sushi has become popular around the world, symbolizing Japanese food in many people’s minds. In the United States you can find sushi trains and restaurants all over the place. It is typically...
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Chicken with Forty Cloves of Garlic
I recently had a lot of garlic that I wanted to use so I decided to attempt a French classic: Poulet aux quarante gouses d’ail (Chicken with Forty Cloves of Garlic). This version is from a family...
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Turkey Brown Rice Soup
I had some leftover turkey meat to use up so I decided to make a soup. I used my chicken noodle soup recipe as a baseline but adjusted the ingredients a bit. Corn and cilantro were welcome...
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Natural Dyes for Buttercream Frosting
After successfully coloring Easter eggs with natural dyes and making green eggs and ham with spinach juice (not to mention all of the controversy surrounding chemical food colors) I have been wanting...
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Carrot Cake
Maybe it’s the thought of Easter bunnies munching on carrots but carrot cake makes me think of spring and Easter. In reality, the warm, spicy flavors of ginger and cinnamon make this an equally...
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Quinoa Chicken Satay Salad with Peanut Dressing
My family loves Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce but I think I actually prefer our left-over meal: {Chicken} Quinoa Satay Salad with Peanut Dressing. I now make the peanut sauce to go straight to the...
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Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Beets & Carrots
Starting last fall I’ve been on a brussel sprout kick. Despite my comical childhood memories of plugging my nose while eating them, I’ve been craving them lately. My family loves our caramelized...
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