I can be really, atrociously terrible at following directions, and this dinner, unfortunately, is a perfect example.
I’m not always like that though. When I worked in a lab and was doing all sorts of crazy things with DNA, using primers and different chemicals that completely intimidated me, I was [...]
This morning almost felt like summer. It was sunny, it was warm, and I felt kind of miserable on my run because of it. I’m just not used to temperatures above about 65 when I head out in the mornings! Can’t complain though…we definitely get spoiled here.
For [...]
Having never been to Japan, I have no idea whether or not this is authentic. A close relative of these Korean pancakes, this has a light, fluffy texture thanks to the water and small amount of flour mixed in with the egg. There are also lots of great [...]
While I love pretty much ALL noodles, I think these buckwheat soba noodles are my favorite. I made a simple stir fry flavored with oyster sauce, and tossed it with soba for a quick and healthy dinner.
Shopping here has definitely been a big adjustment; I’ll have an idea of [...]
For me, comfort food takes many forms. I will happily dig into a huge bowl of macaroni and cheese, or I could just as easily be delighted with a bowl of miso soup. This dinner is a nice compromise, with the hearty soba noodles, earthy flavor of miso and shiitake [...]
This is a great way to cook chicken without adding any fat, and it gives the meat great flavor while keeping it tender. Served over rice, it’s a delicious and simple meal with a nice amount of protein to keep you going. I added a lot of broth to my [...]
If you don’t like spinach, you might reconsider after you try this. It is insanely simple and the flavor is amazing – a perfect mix of sweet and savory.
The recipe makes extra dressing, which will keep for a few weeks in the refrigerator, and would probably be great on all [...]
This is one of those recipes that the cookbook falls open to, that I’ve made so many times I’ve stopped measuring everything and just go by feel, and that I probably don’t go a week with out making.
The flavor is spicy, salty, sweet, and sour all at [...]