To say I hyperventilated when I got a surprise copy of Molly Yeh's newest cookbook Yogurt in the mail would be a gross understatement. Getting regular things in the mail is already exciting (that is when it's not bills or another flyer from that gross pizza place that you will never ever visit.) So to get a brand-spankin'-new, not yet on the shelves, beautiful little Short Stack cookbook from one of your all-time favorite food-blogging friends brings on a whole next level of high-pitched ... continue reading...
Yogurt Cookies with Strawberry & Thyme from Molly Yeh’s New Book!
Quick & Easy Scallion Pancake
I've been making this scallion pancake for over five years. (True in the grand scheme of things it's nothing.) I've been married for almost seven, so that adds some perspective..It's one of Husband's favorite and most frequent requests. When we lived on the Ecuadorian coast cooking in an outdoor kitchen -- battling ants and a sputtering campfire stove that refused to light on command. When we lived in the mountains of Guatemala in a shared house -- where ducks waddled by and Abuelitas ... continue reading...
Sweet Labneh Tart with Gingersnap Crust & Blood Orange Caramel
It's a fact. We love to obsess. Over just about anything and everything. Over waistlines, exes, the caramel to espresso ratio of our macchiatos, our babies (even the ugly ones), avocado toasts -- and many things in-between. Yet when the season doth cometh, winter citrus gets on another level. Maybe it's because the sun has gone deep into hiding, maybe we need to offset the mounds of shepherds pie and oatmeal cookie consumption, maybe we have scurvy. Probably all three. Whatever the ... continue reading...
Roasted Broccoli with Fish Sauce & Honey-Tahini Dressing
I have a memory oh so vivid of tiny child Kyla at an Auntie's table being cajoled into eating broccoli. Sitting there, arms crossed, frown carefully creased into what I hoped was a menacing leer; with one eye squinting up at whoever was trying to convince me that this so-called "broccoli" was delicious. Hah. I was no fool: this wasn't macaroni, fish sticks OR cinnamon-sugar toast. It wasn't until an older cooler wiser cousin sat beside me and told me the secret: teensy people lived in these ... continue reading...
Chicken Hearts Flatbread with Arugula Salad
Some of you might have taken one look at this title and squealed in disgust. (As someone who even once frolicked in the green grassy knolls of vegetarianism..but let's be real I stunk at it and would "forget" whenever there was chicken alfredo around) -- I once would have had the same squeamish reaction. But I truly 1000% believe that we must start asking ourselves why? Meat is meat is meat. If we are going to consume animals then we need to -- for everyone's sakes -- be a little more ... continue reading...
Sweet & Spicy Fire Shrimp Stir-fry
This beautiful beast of a bowl came together one night while in a state of hanger so outrageous I was two minutes away from temper-tantrumming Veruca Salt-style . Growling at the fridge that offered up nothing appealing -- I reached for the one protein that defrosts and cooks in the flashiest of flashes - SHRIMPS. I always have shrimp on hand for emergencies such as these, and because an entire pantry shelf is dedicated to all things Asian -- everything within reach of soy sauce got pitched ... continue reading...
Roasted Red Pepper Romesco
CONDIMENTS ARE LIFE. They make everything better. The most boring of sandwiches, overly-poached chicken breast (blegh), and sad lonely salad are instantly improved with the addition of a beautiful splash of sauce. Think of the vinegary vibrance of a vinaigrette, the herby blast that chimichurri delivers, or that holy blend of sriracha and mayonnaise that has become an absolute standby at every food truck from Portland to the other Portland. This brings us to ROMESCO. Oh romesco you lovely ... continue reading...
Honey Mustard Brussels & Bacon Salad
Can we all agree that if there's a substantial amount of leafy greens on a plate then it is by definition a salad? Bacon all over it? Still a salad. Generous fistfuls of crusty golden croutons (that have been fried up in hot bacon-y fat? STILL A SALAD. Just because there's no spirulina powder or marinated tofu or vegan-mayo-dressing doesn't mean that we still can't celebrate the fact that we are indeed having salad for dinner. It's delicious, hearty, crunchy, filling -- with hot and cold ... continue reading...
Stuffed Cucumber Soup with Chicken and Mushrooms
"Stuffed cucumber soup" certainly sounds like something that shouldn't work. But like deep-fried Oreos, cocktails with egg-whites, all various offals, and many others things in life -- don't knock it 'til you've tried it. (I've never actually had a deep-fried Oreo! But I wants to!) Also the stuffing and cooking of cucumbers is highly endorsed by the magical unicorn Chrissy Teigen...so listen to her if you won't listen to me. Simmering cucumbers brings out their brininess and creates a ... continue reading...
Butternut and Rosemary Bean Dip
This golden-hued butternut babe is the standby when we need something to round out the cheese board. To give it some needed color and vegetableyness. And to point out to the vegans that there is something for them to eat amongst all the brie and prosciutto-wrapped dates. Butternut squash is so comfortable and cozy. It's the teddy bear of veg. I love it simply roasted and mashed with butter and sea salt, any soup is improved when butternut comes to play, and this dip is just another way it ... continue reading...