I read somewhere that this roast chicken would be Thomas Keller‘s choice for his last meal. I dismissed this as the hyperbole of a celebrity chef, but was quite intrigued nonetheless. After my friend and fellow food blogger Azmina (of Lawyer Loves Lunch) sang its praises, I knew I had to give it a try. [...]
My dad (بابا is what I call him) just retired and a bunch of friends and family gathered to celebrate. We had a potluck, which I love, but I think my dad put it especially well; he said that by asking everyone to bring something, it makes them feel like they are a part of [...]
Filed in Appetizers/Side Dishes, Dinner, Meals
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Also tagged beef, blood oranges, cherries, corn, fire, grilled vegetables, Iran, kabob, pot roast, salad
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Waste not, want not. I grew up in a household where my mother always made enough to have leftovers. This served several purposes. First of all, if we ever had any unexpected guests, there was always enough for them (and even if not, we’d find some way to share what we had). Second, it saved [...]
I’ve woken up for the past 3 mornings to the drumbeat of rain on my roof. The rain itself is not terribly unusual, but the sheer volume seems out of the ordinary and, aside from temporary respites, the storm doesn’t seem to be abating. It’s the perfect time to sit at home and curl up [...]
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Also tagged breading, cayenne, chili, dill, egg, garlic, ginger, greek yogurt, horseradish, panko, rice vinegar, sriracha
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Stir fry is pretty damn easy to make, even though purists might say that I’m not really stir frying because I’m not cooking it in a wok. Well, the reason I’m not cooking it in a wok is because: I don’t have a wok. Even if I had a wok, my electric stove wouldn’t get [...]
Filed in Dinner, Lunch, Meals
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Also tagged asparagus, bok choy, cornstarch, farmer's market, garlic, ginger, oyster sauce, red onion, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sriracha, stir fry
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