So, I started to write, here on the blog. Really write, as opposed to the kind of filler content the internet overlords like recipe bloggers to trot out. I wasn’t sure what would come out when I started. But I’ve promised myself that I will keep looking inside & letting my self go where my […]
Spicy Cucumber Salad with Dry Roasted Almonds & Cilantro
I’ve been making this spicy cucumber salad at least once a week since it’s heated up here as our annual intro to summer. Which has been a big surprise for me, given that I’ve always been extremely avoidant of the sourer, vinegar-based dressings. (I blame that on growning up in the Land Of Malt Vinegar. […]
Salmon BLT Salad with Tahini Ranch Dressing
It occurs to me, belatedly, that since I threw down some sliced avocado action on this salad at the last minute, I could have called it a salmon BLAT salad. But I refuse to use such a gross sounding acronym. I can’t tell you why I’m ok with Salmon BLT, while the mere addition […]
Greek Meatball Bowls with Green Tzatziki Sauce & Pomegranate Olive Rice
These Greek Meatball Bowls are me pretending like it’s Spring already, or something. Despite the weather telling me otherwise, I feel that kind of hopeful readiness this year. LikeĀ a flower learning towards the sun. It’s, honestly, quite unlike me. I’ve always been more of a practical, placid, “welp, we’re all gonna die” type of […]
Vietnamese Spring Roll Salad with Noodles, Shrimp & Mango
This spring roll salad is totally brought to you by the fact that 1) my laziness extends to not being bothered to roll individual spring rolls and 2) I heard and wept over the vicious rumor that even those “tapioca” spring roll wrappers apparently have grains of some kind in them at all times. While […]
Nightshade Free Saucy Summer Yellow Curry Noodle Bowls
You know when you can’t decide whether you want some comfort food, something packed with punchy flavor or something light, bright & refreshing? These obnoxiously over-titled saucy summer yellow curry noodle bowls are the answer to that quandary. I even made ’em nightshade free for my aip fam. You start off by making a no-chili-no-problems […]