A friend of mine gave me a great tip on balancing sweets/junk food for the kids...read her tip over at my Discovery Health blog.
Junk food? Only if you make it yourself!
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NYC Dumpling Festival
Last week was my umpteenth trip to NYC this year, I swear I need a just get a job in the city to pay for cab fares ($50 to/from the airport!), and yes, I do the mass transit stuff, but usually accompanied by someone else who's got a sense of direction and knows the...
Gluten Free Multigrain Waffles
Gluten Free Multigrain Waffles recipe by my good friends, Shauna & James Ahern of Gluten Free Girl. This is a recipe from her brand new book, Gluten Free Girl & The Chef. Recipe is on my Discovery Health column!
Baked Buttered Spaghetti Squash with Garlic
This Buttered Spaghetti Squash is a dish that effortlessly combines the mild flavor of spaghetti squash with the rich aromas of roasted garlic and parmesan. This easy spaghetti squash recipe is perfect for those trying pasta alternatives for the first time. Not only...
Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Bacon and Gorgonzola
Garnish is generally the afterthought for the home cook, a sprinkle of herbs to add a splash of color to the dish, a swirl of sauce for a dramatic, decorative flair or a dribble of brandy in French Onion Soup just before serving. Oh well, I take that last one back --...
Jello!
Come see these creative jello treats at Steamy Kitchen on TLC!
Worm Composting
Composting, such wormy fun! At SK on Discovery Health.
Apple and Sage Pork Chops
Delicious and quick Apple and Sage Pork Chops recipe at SK on Discovery Health
Teriyaki Mushroom Sauce with Grilled Salmon
The people who sell you ready-made teriyaki sauce are ripping you off! Not only is it expensive, but the taste of the bottled stuff is flat, chemically and too-sweet. The secret is, teriyaki sauce is really only 3 ingredients. Sure, you can get all fancy and put more,...
Steamed Siu Mai Dumplings
Dumpling skins are usually found frozen. Small, round siu mai dumpling (or potsticker) skins are the best, but you can also use square wonton skins. Look for these in the Asian market for best results. At regular grocery stores, I've seen "pasta sheets" marketed as...
Indian Dal Nirvana
I subscribe to multiple cooking magazines, their glossy photos serve as my "look book" for dinner ideas. But my favorite section actually has no photos, the "dear editor" letters from readers revisiting a favorite food memory and pleading to weasel the recipe from the...
Taiwanese Pork Noodles
Traditional Taiwanese Lo Ba which Lo ba literally means stewed meat in Taiwanese. "Lo" = stew "ba" = meat, is one of those comfort foods that will have your house smelling delicious all day. The star anise and cinnamon give this dish its authentic Taiwanese flavor....
10-Minute Shrimp and Mushroom Thai Curry
When all else fails, there's always curry to fall back on. Despite all the beautiful food you see on this blog, I do have my share of kitchen disasters (that blob of charcoal was supposed to be fried chicken). Thai curry is my "break in case of emergency" meal - as I...
Back to School Ideas
I've got 9 Back to School breakfast, lunch and snack ideas - head over to my guest post on Bon Appetit's site!Oh and pssst....I'm also featured on Saveur.com for Marcella Hazan's Simple Tomato Sauce recipe.
White textured backdrops for food photography
Adding texture to simple props is a simple and inexpensive details on Food Blog Forum.
Greek Style Meatball Pasta
A tasty spin on tradition Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe for Greek Style Meatball Pasta at SK on Tasty Kitchen
Korean Beef Rice Bowl
Last week was "Sneak zucchini on your neighbor's porch day" - and lo and behold, I got a few on my doorstep. Except none of my neighbors have gardens. It's a complete mystery, and I appreciate the thoughtful gesture. I guess if anyone could find a use for...
Street Girls
My trip to NYC for BlogHer started off with a little hiccup, and it had everything to do with three bloggers' naivety about NYC traffic and overestimation of our lady skills in attracting a cab. Ree, Elise and I were supposed to host an award for the SocialLuxe party...
Mushroom and Spinach Omelet
A simple vegetarian omelet that's savory, cheesy and healthy. The original recipe came from a health spa in Mexico, Rancho La Puerta. I've used Japanese Brown Beech Mushrooms (learn more about different types of Japanese mushrooms here) but use any type of fresh...
Crispy Roasted Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
Before I even get into this addictive little snackity snack, I just want to say thank you for all the wonderful birthday wishes yesterday on Twitter and Facebook. You all are so thoughtful to send a little message of good wishes. I was sitting at the airport waiting...
