The other night I made this roasted poblano mac and cheese. This is variation on mac and cheese that includes lot of roasted poblano peppers along with some spices like smoked paprika and Cajun mix. I loved the extra dimension these additions bring to this mac and cheese. I’m not going to lie, this recipeContinueContinue reading “Roasted Poblano Mac and Cheese”
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Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
In my opinion, stir fry recipes are some of the best weeknight meal recipes. Stir fry dishes tend to be really quick to make, and are generally pretty healthy. I am a total vegetable pusher in my household and I am always putting them in where I can 🙂 This recipe is made even easierContinueContinue reading “Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry”
West African Peanut Stew
Just looking at this photo is making me want to eat this meal again. 🙂 West African peanut stew is a unique and delicious stew dish. It’s a beautiful balance of savory, nutty, slightly sweet, and spicy with a thick, silky texture. The peanut base makes it rich and hearty, while the tomatoes and spicesContinueContinue reading “West African Peanut Stew”
Overnighter Cocktail
We had this lovely overnighter cocktail last night. I really enjoyed this one, as I have mentioned I like strong drinks. To make this cocktail, start out with a nice pour of whiskey. Next it is given a bitter/sweet edge by the addition of Campari, Benedictine and dry vermouth. I really liked the complexity ofContinueContinue reading “Overnighter Cocktail”
Aushak (Afghan Leek and Scallion Dumplings)
I am beyond excited to share this recipe for aushak – Afghan leek and scallion dumplings in tomato meat sauce with garlic mint yogurt. We used to live in California and my husband and I often ate at an Afghan restaurant near our town. This is literally the only thing I ever ordered there becauseContinueContinue reading “Aushak (Afghan Leek and Scallion Dumplings)”
Chocolate Lava Cake Cookies
These cookies!! We finished these things off in 24 hours. This chocolate lava cake cookie starts with a chewy, dense, chocolately cookie. The inside is filled with fudge sauce that when eaten warm comes oozing out when you bite into them. Thus the chocolate lava cake reference. Using store bought fudge sauce makes these superContinueContinue reading “Chocolate Lava Cake Cookies”
Yorkshire Puddings
As promised, here is the recipe for the Yorkshire puddings I made with Roast Chicken yesterday. I honestly had to google whether to put the S on the end of pudding, but according to the internet it is Yorkshire pudding if referring to one, but puddings if multiple. Correct me if this is wrong 🙂ContinueContinue reading “Yorkshire Puddings”
Roast Chicken with Gravy
I love this meal of roast chicken with gravy because it is one of the cheapest and easiest dinners. Also it is so comforting and homey and satisfying. This one is super low effort. A whole chicken is very inexpensive and feeds 3-4 people if served with a side. The gravy is made from theContinueContinue reading “Roast Chicken with Gravy”
Lemongrass Chicken Herb Salad
Lemongrass chicken herb salad is a unique and interesting twist on your ordinary salad. This salad has an Asian undertone with its chicken poached in lemongrass, ginger and garlic and the lemongrass vinaigrette with fish sauce and lime juice, which reminded me of Vietnamese nuoc cham. This salad is packed with plenty of fresh herbs.ContinueContinue reading “Lemongrass Chicken Herb Salad”
Seared Shrimp in Roasted Poblano Avocado Salsa
Seared shrimp in roasted poblano avocado salsa is a light and mouthwateringly tasty dish. I served it as a main course with a salad, but it could easily be a lunch or appetizer too. The shrimp are lightly seasoned with garlic, chipotle chili and smoked paprika and seared in a very hot pan. Serve themContinueContinue reading “Seared Shrimp in Roasted Poblano Avocado Salsa”