When Steven said he didn't like curries, I suggested that he try a Thai curry. Unlike Indian curries that are spice based, Thai curries are...
Green Tea White Chocolate Opera Cake
Earlier this month I volunteered to bake a cake for a birthday party. I was trying to decide what kind of cake to make but it just so happened...
Creme Brulee
The first time I made creme brulee, I was 17 and totally ill-equipped. I didn't have any ramekins so I used small pyrex bowls and small disposable...
Hunan Eggplant
I hated eggplants as a kid. Eggplant dishes were always mushy, watery, tasteless, just plain "bleh". Doesn't inspire much confidence in an...
Guacamole
I looove guacamole. Not only is it my favorite dip (chips are just the vehicle for large scoops of guac), but it's also my favorite topping...
Mizuna and Minced Chicken Stir Fry
Steven and I recently signed up for a local CSA. CSAs are growing increasingly popular and I bet many of you are already familiar with the concept...
Beef Stroganoff
Beef stroganoff is traditionally made by sauteing strips or cubes of beef but I have bad luck cooking beef this way. Sometimes my beef stir...
Cheesecake Pops
(clockwise from the top: Oreo, Butterscotch Coconut, Dark Chocolate with White Chocolate Powder, Graham Cracker, Chocolate Covered Espresso...
French Onion Soup
(updated from archives)The Ram is a restaurant and brewery better known for brewing their own beer and the ginormous 1 pound burgers but I will...
Cream Scones
One of the biggest events of the year here in Western Washington is the Puyallup Fair (Pew-allup not Pooyallup). For many, going to the fair...
Duck Confit
For the longest time, I've had a food crush on duck confit. It was duck, and I love duck, and it was French, so it sounds all sexy. I knew it...
Kona Kampachi
When Hannah first contacted me on behalf of Kona Blue asking if I was interested in trying Kona Blue's Kampachi, it seemed too good to be true....
No Knead Pizza Dough
I used to hate pizza crust as a kid. I would dread getting to that barren outer ring of crust where there was no more sauce, cheese, or pepperoni...
Halibut Cheeks on Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Chive Oil
Last Friday Steven and I visited my favorite place in Seattle, Pike Place Market. We don't go there very often so I took the opportunity to...
Dorie's Perfect Party Cake
This year when Steven and I celebrate our birthdays together in July, I want to bake an extra special cake for the two of us. I don't make...
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