Well, we are officially in the post-Thanksgiving phase of the holiday season. Now is the time that Americans everywhere have fridges full of leftovers but somehow nothing to eat when they come out of their tryptophan-induced comas.
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Archives for November 2016
30 Minute Tom Kha Gai
Whenever my boyfriend has had a long day at work or I just feel like making an easy hearty meal, 9 times out of 10 this dish is my go to. It’s relatively simple to make, doesn’t require a lot of time or ingredients, and has a really complex savory flavor that neither of us can seem to get enough of….
Portobello Mushroom Ravioli + Sage Brown Butter Sauce
I don’t know what it is about this overcast weather that we’ve been having recently, but I have been craving pasta like nobody’s business. I’m a big fan of carbs as I always keep repeating, and pasta fits nicely into this category. …
Holiday Persimmon Cake
Anyone who knows me knows that putting together a Thanksgiving menu is my idea of a solid Friday night. I mean yes, there is usually a glass of wine involved to really get in that holiday spirit, but besides that it’s pretty much just me and my growing mountain of cookbooks. I know, I lead a very exciting life. This year I wanted to try a few different things in addition to the standard fare that the Thanksgiving feast is known for, starting with this persimmon cake.
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Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb
After making so many vegetarian dishes this week, I was really craving some kind of roast this weekend. The overcast weather always puts me in a cooking mood, especially for dishes that take at least a few hours of prep and cooking time. …