Arancini (Rice Balls)
Arancini are a traditional bar snack in Italy and they are usually made earlier in the day and sit at room temperature on the bar until they are eaten. I usually don’t get around to making them...
View ArticleFiesta Fish Tacos
Mexican food always means a party. There’s a time and place for (Italian) comfort food when I’m looking for a pick-me-up, and then there’s time for fish tacos and margaritas. I love these because...
View ArticleOchazuke
Ochazuke is one of my favorite comfort foods and I’ve been craving it this week as I’m sick with a cold. A nice, light broth combined with salmon for protein and rice for substance makes it a perfect...
View ArticleSquash Blossom Risotto
I haven’t made risotto in a while, and I had almost forgotten how wonderful it is. Risotto should be loose and a little runny, not a tight little ball when scooped onto a plate. I finished this one...
View ArticleThai Red Curry Chicken Soup
After the hurricane when we came down with colds, I had an impulse to make chicken soup. But being congested, I really wanted something I could taste. I always love Asian soups, and a little spice...
View ArticleButternut Squash Risotto
This was an incredibly easy weeknight dinner after a week of long and involved meals. You can also potentially use up holiday leftovers, since I pre-roasted the squash the day before and added the...
View ArticleStuffed Poblanos
I love chili rellenos, but they’re not exactly the most healthy of foods. These stuffed poblanos are my new favorite way to each chilis, and they’re the perfect complete dish. The salty bite of feta...
View ArticleThai Crispy Pork Salad
This is one of my favorite new healthy recipes because the spicy pork/turkey mix combined with the crunchy cucumbers and quick pickled shallots is a flavorful and easy complete meal. I’ve lightened up...
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