This pomegranate glazed salmon is one of those things that sounds way fancy, but is actually really simple to throw together. I’ve given instructions for marinating the salmon, but to be honest, you can even skip that if you like… the glaze is so flavorful that you can simply drizzle it over the salmon just […]
Spicy Orange Shrimp Tacos with Fennel Slaw & Avocado Cream
Shrimp, tortillas, fennel and avocado… I grew up eating precisely none of these things. It’s amazing how one dish can be a visual marker of change; of evolving tastes and aversions overcome. My overriding memory of prawns was the 80s culinary blast from the past that would not be destroyed… the prawn cocktail. Swimming in […]
Baked Greek Meatballs, or: Nightshade Free Soutzoukakia
One of my first food loves, courtesy of a vacation I took back when the drachma still existed and I was totally at one with drinking straight ouzo, was Greek cuisine. I claim absolutely no special claim to fame when it comes to the intricacies and nuances of regional Greek food, but I do know […]
Winter Citrus Salad with Shrimp, Avocado & Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
In typical Rach-fashion, I’m posting a Winter Citrus Salad now that Spring has shown up. I’m contrary (or disorganized) like that. Honestly, the words “winter citrus salad” are the kind of thing that make me question whether I knew anything at all about food. Because, seriously, who the hell slices oranges and calls that shit […]
Loaded Burrito Bowls with Cilantro Sweet Potato Rice, Green Onion Guacamole & Yogurt Sauce
Ninety eight percent of food tastes better in a bowl. It’s practically a scientific fact. If, you know, you like to make up scientific facts on the fly. No offense to cauliflower rice, but I’ve been obsessed with white sweet potato rice this year. (Actually, I take that back. I totally mean offense to cauliflower […]
Beef Soft Tacos with Garlic Slaw
Because I’m apparently obsessed with comfort food lately, I made you Beef Soft Tacos. But I also sabotaged them so that you have to eat ’em with people you love, because these are Beef Soft Tacos with a punchy Garlic Slaw. While I do love me a lettuce cup, sometimes a girl just needs a […]