Beauty in simplicity, this was the modus operandi going into this dish. Utilizing a few ingredients, and treating them with reverence is an approach that I champion. When a dish is stripped back, you’re able to find clarity in flavor, and the essence of an ingredient is more easily understood. The various components on the…
Eat In
Eating In is a great way to spend a day
Romesco Deconstructed
Sometimes, it’s fun to play around with your food. I’m talking about not just pushing peas around in your mashed potatoes, but tinkering around with ingredients & concepts. Originally, I was wondering what to pair with a Romesco sauce, when I started to consider its individual components… that’s when I thought, “Why not take all…
Compressed Watermelon Salad
I can’t think of anything more quintessentially summer time than a watermelon. The sight of its green-striped exterior, and juicy pinkish-red flesh create a Pavlovian reaction, where my skin becomes flush, and I feel the need to sit on the deck with a chilled beverage in hand. Outside of nibbling on thick slices during warm…
Blackberry & Nectarine Clafoutis
I found myself reading a restaurant review when I stumbled upon a description for a dessert I’d never heard of. At this point, I’ve been around the block a few times, so when I find something unfamiliar, I get a little giddy, and jump right into research. This classic French dessert is a simple baked…
Lemongrass Beef Lettuce Wraps
I’m pretty sure I had a lunchtime hankering for a Bánh Mi when I later formed this dish in my head. I’m surprised you don’t find lettuce wraps on more restaurant menus; they’re fairly simple, cheap to make, and variety is limitless. If it works in a salad, it can work in a lettuce wrap. It’s…