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strawberry wasabi avocado crostini

August 24, 2010

I’d like to dedicate this post to the tropical heat wave we’ve endured in New York City this Summer. I dreamed this sandwich up largely to escape the humidity, so, weather gods, I salute you. When Olive and I made a trip to the in-laws a few weeks ago, we were all set to visit [...]

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blue corn tortillas, reincarnated

August 15, 2010

Lime chips enjoy big love in this household, so it seemed only logical to not let a good tortilla go to waste. Also, with kitchen fires low this summer, avocados have been a regular staple of my dinners, so here is my foray into homemade chips (no preservatives required). As accompaniment, insert your guacamole recipe of choice.

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spicy shrimp in thai fusion broth

April 21, 2010

I love Thai cooking, in particular Esan Thai cuisine. Its flavor profile of spicy, sweet, salty and sour inspires me as I contemplate new recipes. I’d say my fascination with Thai cuisine lead me to include among my 2010 foodie resolutions learning more about Mexican cuisine and its various chili peppers. The world of “hot” cuisine seems to encourage fusion experimentation, and I’m happy to report that in this case, the cuisine culture clash works.

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chocolate pistachio salami

March 28, 2010

While many desserts take effort (all worth it, of course, for birthdays and holidays), this one takes the cake for its simplicity. I was inspired by Food52’s theme of the week looking for Italian Grandma desserts and this dolce salami came to mind with my sweet pantry leftovers of chocolate and pistachios.

The recipe resembles truffles [...]

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cardamom pistachio nib cookies

January 15, 2010

A few months back, a friend introduced me to a sage corn cookie she had made. I was impressed by the possibilities of a savory cookie made with herbs and spices that could be an accompaniment to a Thanksgiving meal or other menus that already use sweet components in them. We brainstormed possible variations on [...]

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