Mâche Salad with Fennel and Seckel Pears

I rarely use bottled salad dressing.  Sure, I have two bottles hanging out in my fridge, jammed in the corner behind the stuff I actually use, untouched.  The truth is, I prefer to make my own salad dressings, because I easily tire of the same tastes over and over again.  So I make something different … Continue reading

Spicy Grilled Japanese Eggplant

I’ve been told that my palette handles heat pretty well, but compared to my mom, hubby, and his family, who can eat Thai bird chilis (raw) along with their meals, I think I score a little on the wimp scale.  Still, if you are not into spicy foods, omit the chili garlic paste here and … Continue reading

Ca Nuong – Roasted Rainbow Trout, Vietnamese Style

It’s my birthday today, so I won’t be cooking this weekend!  Before I trek off to my birthday weekend o’ fun in the sun, here’s a dinner I want to share with you that I made a couple nights ago.  I’ll post pics of my birthday food later on after the weekend… When Phong and … Continue reading

Roasted Cauliflower with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Okay, I know many people are not raging fans of cauliflower (i.e., Phong, my mom, my mother-in-law, etc).  I get it, it’s not the most exciting vegetable you can think of.  I kind of agree, especially if you decide to steam them – eh.  But roasted, YUM.  After 20 minutes of lovin’ in the oven, … Continue reading