I had originally intended to start a blog about food only. You know, be the next Smitten Kitchen, naturally. But I couldn’t help but write about life abroad and post images from the streets around China, Africa, and on my travels.
Still, my favorite thing is to keep it real in the kitchen, and share these recipes with you. Enjoy.
Chinese Food
- A New Egg Roll
- Chow Mein; Stir Fry Noodles
- Scallion Pancakes
- Smoked Tofu Stir Fry
- Sweet Red Bean Soup
Start with a Drink
Breakfast
- Cinnamon Rolls
- Breakfast Potatoes
- Baked French Toast
- Poached Eggs and Chorizo on English Muffins
- Baked Eggs
- Strawberry Hand Pies
Apps, Sides, and Other Small Tasties
- Coconut Braised Greens
- Gravlax (Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3)
- Quick Carrot and Daikon Pickles
- Chinese Scallion Pancakes
- Lentil Soup
- Potato Succotash
- Slow Roasted Tomatoes
- Vegetable Drawer Soup (aka Hurricane Sandy Soup)
Mains: Meat & Fish
- Coconut Encrusted (Baked) Shrimp
- Oven Roasted Pork Belly
- Shredded Chipotle Chicken Tacos
- Pulled Pork Shoulder (for Tacos and other goodies)
- A New Egg Roll
- Stuffed Chicken Breasts (prosciutto, mozzarella and spinach)
- Turkey Meatballs
Mains: Vegetarian Options
Carboload
Sauces, Dressings, Rubs, Marinades, Garnishes (The Good Stuff)
- Caesar Dressing
- Creamy Hummus
- Cucumber Mango Salsa
- Green Salsa
- Mint Pea Dressing
- Mustard Seed Spread
- Pico de Gallo
- Pesto
- Preserved Lemons
- Rib Rub
- Tomato Sauce