Steam Punk
Even though Jeremy bought me that bamboo steamer to make dim sum, as I was researching options for gluten-free bao, I came across a recipe for steamed matcha cakes that set off a giant light…
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Ringing in the New
Jeremy gave me a bamboo steamer for Christmas this year. It wasn’t at the very top of my list, but I knew he was hoping that I would keep a promise to try my hand at…
Cheese Crackers
Grain-free cheddar crackers made with garbanzo bean and carrot flours--perfect for your next snack attack!
Easter Meal 2014
Tender braised lamb shoulder on a bed of grain-free carrot-Parmesan "risotto" graced our Easter table this year.
Carrot Halwa
Jeremy's favorite Indian dessert, carrot halwa, turns out to be not only a great use of pulp from juicing, but also an excellent grain-free breakfast alternative to eggs.
Carrot-Sesame Crackers
Crisp, buttery carrot-sesame crackers are a great use for leftover carrot pulp.
Digging for Gold
A (pretty nearly) final gardening update for the 2011 growing season: carrots, beets, and potatoes!
Belated August Garden Update
I haven’t posted a pictorial update for our backyard garden in some time, so here are a few photos that should catch us up to Labor Day weekend. This bed, which gets a lot of…
Outlandish
Our neighbor Marcia was kind enough to gift me with some Asian pears from her tree. These unusual autumn fruits taste like pears but maintain a crunch more like an apple, and while they ripened…
Doubting Moussaka
A loving rendition of the classic Greek casserole, moussaka, served with a light cabbage-carrot salad called lahanosalata.
Tuna Corks and Apple Tourtes
Tuna corks with shredded carrot salad, and a svelte apple tart for dessert---a French-style dinner perfect for the transition to fall.
Check That One Off the List
Barbecue beef sandwiches with my homemade sauce and sandwich rolls, and coleslaw with a dressing made from homemade mayonnaise and yogurt---self-sufficiency can be a beautiful thing.
Child’s Play, or Spinning for Noodle-Lovers
An easy weeknight meal of cold noodle salad with peanut sauce and leftover chicken turns into a hand-pulled noodle-making production---how does this always happen to me?
Peas and Carrots
Your standard peas and carrots are transformed into basil-scented pillowy pea gnocchi garnished with crispy shoestring carrots.
Midsummer Feast
A simple roast of beef with sides of summery vegetables and pesto-infused mashers, remixed into roast beef sandwiches on soft, homemade potato rolls.
Leaving the House of Orange
A democratic, if not Protestant, quinoa pilaf incorporates purple carrots, turnip, leftover chicken, and fresh arugula, with a garnish of crispy kale chips.
Work in Progress
A series of recipes experimenting with Thai-style curries, from your basic yellow chicken curry, to potato-crusted salmon with curry-carrot sauce, to cod in a lemongrass-coconut broth.
Chicken Stir Fry, Three Ways
Three variations on your basic boneless chicken stir-fry: First a chicken satay stir-fry with peanut butter and orange juice; a simple stir-fry unusually incorporating Brussels sprouts; and a spin on teriyaki using 5-spice and pomegranate…
From Vienna to Dal
This smooth red lentil soup is seasoned with garam masala and other Indian spices, and garnished with dollops of garlicky yogurt and a rice timbale.
Filling in the Gaps
This is a summary post overviewing the meals and baked goods I made over the holidays, concluding with the highlight of my father making ebelskivers.