Super Frico Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Super Frico Grilled Cheese Sandwich

  This recipe is from my friend, Michael Natkin, who happens to have one of the most happy smiles I’ve ever encountered. Michael runs Herbivoracious blog, which is all about vegetarian recipes. His very first book is just out...
Garlic Noodles with Miso Butter

Garlic Noodles with Miso Butter

This is a variation of one of the most popular recipes from my cookbook (Todd & Diane posted the recipe for Garlic Butter Noodles) and SteamyKitchen.com (Garlic Scallion Noodles). I’ve one-upped the recipe by adding in a spoonful of miso paste and throwing...
Lamb Burgers with Brie and Quick Pickled Red Onions

Lamb Burgers with Brie and Quick Pickled Red Onions

Lamb is crazy-expensive at our markets, it’s actually cheaper to go to a fancy restaurants to order lamb chops than it is for me to cook at home.  Ground lamb prices are a little better, but still a splurge when compared to beef. Splurge I must...
Brussels Sprouts Chinese Sausage Recipe

Brussels Sprouts Chinese Sausage Recipe

The Chinese equivalent to bacon is Chinese Sausage, or “lap cheong” in Cantonese. If there’s one ingredient that will make brussels sprouts your most favorite vegetable, it’s Chinese Sausage (yes, even more so than bacon). Chinese Sausage is...
Miso Mashed Potatoes

Miso Mashed Potatoes

  This recipe is inspired by one of my favorite Las Vegas restaurants, Japonais at the Mirage. One of the side dishes is a mashed potatoes – savory, nutty, creamy and buttery. The funny thing was that you couldn’t really tell straight away what...