Working Girl Dinner: Tuscan Steak with Rosemary White Bean Mash
I got a bunch of requests this week for a steak recipe that doesn’t include a grill. A good idea now that we’re seriously out of summer. I love steak, but I won’t be braving the January snows for...
View ArticleWORKING GIRL DINNER: Rare Japanese Tuna Burgers with Wasabi Mayo and Pickled...
I am obsessed with tuna burgers. They have that whole burger thing going on, with the bun, and the toppings, and the casualness of it all. I love that familiarity and simplicity. But I feel so much...
View ArticleWorking Girl Dinners: Bruschetta Sea Bass
Bruschetta Bass I eat bruschetta at least once a week. In fact, I’m getting ready to make it for lunch today. I like it simple, tomatoes tossed with olive oil and salt, maybe some torn fresh basil,...
View ArticleWorking Girl Dinners: Spaghetti with Tobiko and Herbs (yes, that pasta with...
Tobiko Pasta This is one of my favorite dishes of all time. I got a ton of friends and readers telling me that they loved the Cheapskate Spaghetti. This is like Cheapskate Spaghetti–goes to Japan. I...
View ArticleWorking Girl Dinner! Mind-Blowing Smoky Guacamole and Spiced Black Bean Soft...
Guacamole and Black Bean Tacos These tacos leave me speechless. Which is a rare thing. I can’t figure out if it’s because they’re so mind-blowing that I literally cannot speak, or because my mouth is...
View ArticleHow to Make Moroccan Mint Tea
Just like Mémé taught me. Moroccan Mint TeaINGREDIENTS 4 cups boiling water 60 leaves of fresh mint (about 12 stems or 1 bunch), washed 1/4 cup granulated sugar PROCEDURE Pour the water, mint, and...
View ArticleHow to Truss a Chicken in One Minute, No Needle Required
I have recently been spending a lot of my time perfecting my roast chicken. Whether it’s preparation for married life, or just feeling insecure that as a cook my roast chicken wasn’t up to snuff, I...
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