Garam Masala-Crusted Cod with South-Indian Vegetables
byIn another guest post, my wife Melissa writes about a new favorite dish. We watch a lot of food television at home. Sometimes I…
Recipes
Chana Dal Tadka – Yellow Lentil Curry with Sauteed Onions, Garlic, and Spices
byLentils are the ultimate peasant food: hearty, inexpensive, and rich in protein. I’ve learned to keep several kinds of them in my pantry, from…
Bison Chili
byA few good friends of ours started BisonBison, purveyors of top quality grass fed American bison meat. Bison is leaner and gamier than beef,…
Middle Eastern Mezzes: Harissa, Pomegranate Tahini, and Beet & Za’atar Relish
byEntertaining over New Years? Skip the guac and salsa and make a mezze platter with these crowd-pleasing, beautifully colored, and delicious Middle Eastern-inspired spreads:…
Easy Everyday Pancakes
byEvery year, Melissa and I spend a long weekend in Vermont at a country bed & breakfast called the Henry Farm Inn. In the…
Thanksgiving Leftovers: Kung Pao Turkey
byThanksgiving is almost as much about the leftovers as it is about the main event. Turkey and stuffing go on sandwiches, cranberry sauce becomes…
Vietnamese Rice Noodle Bowl with Tofu – Bun Dau Hu
byInspired by Mike’s bún gà nướng sả and, as always, by his trip to Vietnam, I decided one night to try my hand at a…
Grilled Lemongrass Chicken – Bún gà nướng sả
byContinuing our exploration of Vietnamese recipes, this lemongrass marinated chicken recipe is easy enough to make on a weeknight and packs enough flavor to delight dinner…
Flavored fish sauce – nước chấm
bySince travelling to Vietnam and Laos, I’ve been making a lot of southeast Asian dishes. Vietnamese food, in particular, makes liberal use of nước chấm – an addictive sweet,…
Beyond the Five Boroughs: The Foods of Brescia
byMozzarella caprese at Locanda dei Guasconi in Brescia This is the second part of our travel series on Northern Italy. Brescia is an ancient city…