Flank Steak with Goat Cheese on Toast

Flank Steak with Goat Cheese on Toast

*** Flank Steak on Goat Cheese on Toast The flank steak is marinated in red chili flakes, smoked paprika, olive oil, salt and pepper. Toppings included goat cheese, roasted red bell peppers and a balsamic fig and onion “jam” that I found at the market. You...
Roasted Tomato Soup

Roasted Tomato Soup

Some of my most peaceful moments in my life was when I lived in San Francisco. I had a four-level rickety home that was built in 1929, and as you walked along the floors, the creak of each wooden plank reminded you it was built in 1929. My boyfriend at the time and I...
10-Minute Thai Shrimp Curry

10-Minute Thai Shrimp Curry

My favorite shortcut dinner is Thai Curry, which I call my fast food at home. 10 Minutes is all it takes for me to get this from refrigerator to table. This is an easy recipe to customize — any sort of sliced vegetables will work here, from sliced zucchini,...
Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini

Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini

There are a gazillion things to do with zucchini, but making stuffed zucchini boats are has got to be the most fun way to eat, and that’s by unanimous vote from all members of the family. This recipe, ripped out from Family Circle magazine, has been tacked on my...
10-Minute Shrimp and Mushroom Thai Curry

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...