It’s a marvelous, make ahead kind of a lunch. Poach a bit of salmon the night before, bring along a slice of leftover pint bread, a tiny cup of homemade crème fraîche and add a few thin slices of onion, some fresh dill if you have it, a caper or two if you want. It… Read More Irish Cooking | Poached Salmon on Brown Bread
Steaks are the ultimate in quick cooking. Fifteen minutes and dinner can be on the table. Plus if you’re feeling a little sluggish, maybe you need a little more iron, or perhaps a Guinness. Tonight’s Gaelic version was topped with sauteed onions, watercress and a whiskey reduction. This is a wonderful combination, perhaps the best… Read More Irish Cooking | Gaelic Steak
In addition to being in love with Indian cuisine, English cuisine, Spanish cuisine, Mexican cuisine, Japanese cuisine and – I’m sensing a pattern here – all manner of cuisines, I figured it’d be a kindness to share a few Irish recipes that I love as well, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. This cream of… Read More Irish Cooking | Quick Scallop Soup
The culinary world is in love with Scandinavia. The tiny, 42-seat restaurant Noma was named the best restaurant in the world last April. Driven, innovative Marcus Samuelsson is a regular fixture in the Top Chef shows. The cuisine as a whole has received a makeover of sorts. I first became acquainted with the basic aspects… Read More Scandinavian Crush | Sole and Vanilla-Scented Rutabaga
Sometimes it’s nice to have a sandwich for dinner. There’s a feeling of simplicity to it. There’s an even greater feeling of ease to if, if you’re using leftovers to start. I had some of the white ginger chicken leftover that was already deliciously flavored. Why not work that into an Indian spiced chicken salad,… Read More Persephone’s Deli| Devi’s Curried Chicken on Homemade Naan
It’s been in the 50s here in Columbus. It makes me think spring is here. So since it feels like Spring, I’m starting to cook like it. This quick rosemary ham tart with only six ingredients, is one of the simplest things you can make. It is beautiful for brunch, great for a light… Read More Using Crème Fraiche | Quick and Gorgeous Spring Tart
I have met some of the nicest folks because of writing this blog. One such person is Spenmax. I first ran across her writing when I was looking for bento box ideas for Cherub. She posts regularly about the authentic Japanese lunches that she carefully and lovingly packs for her little ones. I have found… Read More Variation on Dashi | Egg Drop Soup or Tamago Toji
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