This is for my darling Aunt Rhoda. Hope you enjoy the recipe! Spätzle, [sh-pay-tzel] is a dish that was introduced to me when I was four or five years old from my German AuPair Tanja when she was living with us. Essentially, spätzle is a soft dough pasta, similar to the Italian gnocchi but made from…
French Onion Soup Portobello Burger
So I know what you’re thinking. Soup-burger? It really makes no sense, but it will. Allow me to explain. I love french onion soup. It’s one of the unhealthiest of all soups, there’s tons of cheese, buttery-sauteed onions and a whole bunch of bouillon. It’s delicious for those reasons. I also love mushrooms. While there’s…
Green Beans with Honey and Sesame Seeds
I love Asian Fusion. I think its because this past year I lived in China Town and my closest grocery stores were all Asian grocery stores. Whether or not that was the case, my roommates and I have found out honey goes well on EVERYTHING, including Asian dishes. We’ve made these beans with a butter-honey…
Blackened Shrimp with Lime Zest and Mustard-Lime Sauce
Nothing is so refreshing as lime zest over a spicy dish. It certainly plays with your taste buds.Try this eat for the summer on the BBQ or just in your same old frying pan. You’ll need… For the SHRIMP: 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 T melted putter 1 T cajun seasoning Zest of…
Seared Scallops in Creamy Peanut Sauce with Cranberries and Pine nuts
My darling aunt Jen has recently been appointed as a federal judge. (Go aunt Jen!). For the past month or so, my aunt and my cousin Steve have been living nearby so that aunt Jen could get trained as a federal judge. Likewise, we’ve had more family time to enjoy each others company and do…
Coconut Tres Leches Waffles
Who doesn’t love coconut? I made some tres leches cupcakes for my darling friend Anna the other day and had left over tres leches sauce. They came out pretty wonderfully: I decided it would be best to use the leftovers for waffles the next morning. So I did. Hope you enjoy!
Sweet Potato and Carrot Fritters
The perfect summer side dish! These are quick and easy to whip up, and very refreshing served with this yogurt-salsa sauce.
Citrus Summer Greek Dressing
I saw something like this at a local grocery store in a sampling station. Using my trusted taste buds I tried to recreate it the best I could. Here it is!
Naan and Sundried Tomato Egg Breakfast
I made this as kind of an egg casserole that you can make the night before, stick in the fridge and heat up in the morning. It was a hit this morning so I decided to share! For the egg caserole, you’ll need: 6 eggs 1/2 an onion, minced 3 T tomato paste 5 sundried…
Leek Galette
Adapted from Spoon Fork Bacon For the Dough you’ll need: 2 cups of flour 1/3 cup cream cheese 2/3 cup of butter 2 T milk 2 t baking powder 1 t salt 1 t honey Additional flour for sprinkling For the Filling you’ll need: 1/3 cup of tzatziki 1 egg 2 leeks, chopped 4 strips…
They Call Me Saucy 