A Blog Buffet
Just a few simple ingredients create this creamy, smooth, flavorful Thai butternut squash soup with some nice heat. And it only takes about 30 minutes to make. My friend, Faygie Goodman, contributed this soup to a potluck birthday lunch recently. We served it in mini cups and both the soup and the delivery method were…
This not-your-classic version of eggplant dip (Baba Ghanoush) has an Asian twist with sauteed onions, garlic, ginger, soy and rice wine. It’s super flavorful, luxurious, slightly smoky and very tasty. My cousin first introduced this eggplant dip to our family years ago. Since then, I’ve discovered its roots in a New York Times recipe and…
Crispy smashed potatoes with gremolata is potato heaven with an added burst of flavors from the parsley-garlic-lemon gremolata. Delish! I was at a reunion recently where I sampled a pasta with tomatoes and gremolata. That fresh, bright citrus-y garlic-y, herb-y gremolata inspired me to try it out on some crispy smashed potatoes. These potatoes are seriously…
Crispy on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside, skillet pizza is a perfect tailored-to-your-taste meal or snack. Really quick and easy to make when you buy the dough at your local grocery store. And who doesn’t love a good pizza? Even though this recipe uses several ready-made ingredients, skillet pizzas look, taste and…
Loaded with healthy vegetables, this hearty ratatouille soup is low calorie but satisfying. It makes a great meal with some warm fresh bread and cheese. This take on the classic ratatouille is a chunky, healthy, tasty soup that’s simple to make and keeps well in the fridge if you have leftovers. Ratatouille is a French…
A creamy peanut sauce with sesame, garlic, ginger and a bit of sweet, tang and heat plays the starring role in this flavor-packed Peanut Noodles and Vegetables dish. It’s bursting with peanut and Asian flavors and loaded with healthy veggies of your choice. Use whatever you have in your fridge. The recipe is very forgiving….
Sinfully delicious and only 10 minutes of hands-on time (with a shortcut), these easy cinnamon buns are a huge treat for any occasion. Make them the night before and pop them in the oven for a decadent breakfast the next day. It’s hard to beat warm, fresh, sweet, buttery, nutty, make-ahead and semi-homemade. This is…
Thai-inspired marinated grilled chicken is packed with flavors of coconut milk, curry paste, soy, garlic and maple syrup – and it’s super versatile with so many ways to serve it. If you enjoy Thai flavors, you will like this chicken. Once marinated, it takes less than 10 minutes to get to the plate. Tips Marinating:…
