If you’re thinking that those don’t really look like black beans, you’re right. I actually have no idea what kind of beans they are, but Mike buys them by the kilo from an adorable old lady who speaks no English and always gives him a few extra scoops for [...]
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For some, the foods that bring up memories of childhood include boxes of Hamburger Helper and frozen Costco lasagnes, but not for me. I consider myself incredibly lucky that my mom made all our dinners from scratch. She made an enthusastic foray into the world of Chinese cooking, [...] 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. The minute I saw these on Annie’s blog, I knew I had to make them. I added some toasted bread crumbs to the top and I think they added a nice crunchy contrast to the cream cheese. They were a huge hit at the holiday party, and I definitely recommend them! (adapted [...] As I try to become a better cook, I look for recipes with techniques I haven’t tried. This one called for braising, which I had never done, and included bacon, mushrooms, red wine, and pearl onions. I love all of those things! The dish has amazing flavor, and is [...] 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 nice, lighter, vegetarian alternative to the typical (but still delicious!) red sauce, meat, and cheese enchiladas. Don’t skimp on the red onion slices on top – they add a delicious flavor contrast and irresistable crunch. |
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