What to cook + how to cook
I love to deconstruct recipes. Sometimes you think to yourself, “Why is this recipe so freakin’ complex?” It doesn’t have to be. SOmetimes you single out some of the most important flavors, enhance, kick the serving size down a notch and skip a few exhausting steps. Bam. You got it. Minimalism not only in the process but also the presentation.
How Do I Do Muhammara? Well, instead of posting yet another muhammara recipe I’d like to show you my favorite way to eat this delightful mix of walnut, pomegranate, roasted pepper and spices from the Middle East. What makes this a particularly special breakfast or brunch are the robust flavors a muhammara spread commands. This … Continue reading A Muhammara Breakfast
You Can’t Beet This for Nutrients I’d have to say that a good portion of my life I ate beets from a jar/can. I know, I know. Crude but compared to what other kids were eating at the time (a cornucopia of fried foods) in the South, it was quite healthy. Thanks Mom. Now you … Continue reading Turkish Style Beets
Why couldn’t I find a good minestrone like this when I was in Rome? Well, I have my own theories. Many of which involve mass tourism, high rents and Rome not being an epicenter of culinary sophistication. When I think of Italian food, well, Tuscany, Trentino-Alto Adige, Campania, Sicily, etc. come to mind. Next time “amici”. After … Continue reading Homemade Minestrone Recipe with Herbs
I don’t know another rival. It took years for me to recognize the quality of my family’s pumpkin pie. It was always just a “thing” we had at Thanksgiving. I wasn’t into sweets so I skipped a decade of it. I am just realizing the gravity of that error especially as I head into Autumn … Continue reading Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe
The end of summer tuna brunch. The summer is slowly waning here in NYC but I still love a lite summer brunch that is nothing more than straight protein and veggies. It also goes famously with some iced soju or rosé. I have always been a fan of a quick seared tuna (sushi-grade) especially Albacore. … Continue reading Sesame Encrusted Tuna with Minimalist Ceasar Salad
This is my go-to pasta recipe when I’m tired. Why? It’s freakin’ easy and it can rival any restaurant style pasta dish – any day of any week. Believe that. Oh and this is a great first-date recipe. Please, trust me on this. Continue reading Minimalist Pasta With Roasted Tomatoes
This is a lighter version of the Nobu Miso Cod recipe that has made it’s way around the interwebz. Continue reading Miso Cod Recipe
