Mapo Tofu (Mabo Doufu)

January 7, 2012 0 comments
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Depending on who you ask, you’ll probably get a different story about the origins of Mapo Tofu, but the commonly accepted myth is that this dish was created by a pock-faced old woman. She was cast out of the Sichuan capital of Chengdu due to her disfigurement. One day, a weary trader happened upon her [...]

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Red Wine Braised Ham

January 4, 2012 0 comments
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I’m not usually a huge fan of ham, but braised in red wine, honey and caramelized onions it’s a delicious way to feed a lot of people with very little effort. I made this for a holiday party last week and it was a huge hit. Head over to PBS for the post.

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Shrimp Toast

December 26, 2011 2 comments
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Originally a Chinese appetizer called Hatosi (蝦多士) or shrimp toast, this is a simplified version that makes for a great party canapé. Aside from a little cutting and spreading, they’re simple to prepare and are a tasty finger food that goes well with beer, wine or champagne Each toast has a layer of crisp sandwich [...]

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Segedínský Guláš (Pork & Sauerkraut Goulash)

December 19, 2011 5 comments
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It was February and I was only in Prague for a few days, so I’d spent the day freezing my butt off wandering around the old city taking in the sights. My ears ached with cold, my legs were wobbly with exhaustion and in a rare moment for me, fatigue reigned over hunger and I [...]

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Taro Gnocchi with Gruyere Cream

December 12, 2011 14 comments
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I love gnocchi. Not quite a dumpling, not quite a pasta it defies categorization and is made in about as many ways as there are people who cook it. Unfortunately, it’s one of those Italian dishes (like Tiramisu) that skyrocketed to fame in posh American restaurants during the 1990′s and has been so overdone (and [...]

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Quick Quiche

November 30, 2011 3 comments
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I often hear the words “fancy” and “complicated” associated with French food, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Quiche is a dish that’s a great way to clean up odds and ends in your veggie and deli drawers and makes for a delicious Sunday brunch. Head on over to PBS Food to check [...]

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Kabocha Turkey Pasta

November 22, 2011 2 comments
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With T-day only a few days away I thought I’d share one of my favorite ways to use up leftover turkey. It’s a quick pasta that tastes like it took a lot longer to make than it actually does. The browned butter caramelizes the shallots and kabocha and pairs nicely with the turkey. Head on [...]

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Off to Singapore!

November 18, 2011 12 comments
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I’m just about to head out to the airport to fly out to Singapore for a week long food tour. The Singapore Tourism Board was gracious enough to invite me out to check out their booming food scene and I can honestly say I haven’t been this excited about a trip in months! Head over [...]

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