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weeknight meal

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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coriander crusted salmon with tahini sauce and heirloom tomato quinoa salad

June 10, 2010

At 15, my Mom and I visited Boston’s Quincy market for a holiday shopping trip. While walking and exploring the many different shops, I spotted a book in the window display of the Crate and Barrel— a burgundy cover, with a festive smorgasbord display and two happy-looking women. As I skimmed The Silver Palate Good [...]

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Fattoush (the Remix)

May 7, 2010

I know what you’re thinking . . . a salad? I need a recipe for a salad? If you’ve ever had a great fattoush salad in a restaurant, you were probably surprised to discover that despite its resemblance to a romaine salad, there was something. . . different.

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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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winter carrots and olive tapenade

January 24, 2010

Every Winter my tolerance for chilly weather decreases. I have no patience for dressing in fashion when it’s 40º outside. Sometimes I feel like a wimp, I’ll readily admit that. When all I want to do is stay under the covers but I can’t spend the day in bed (if you know someone who does [...]

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