It took me seven years from leaving Japan to truly appreciate the delicacy and intricacy of ramen. I have tried many different iterations of ramen, some fish based, some meat based and yes…even veggie based and I believe I have found my favorite combination. I love chicken based ramen with any type of unctuous meat,…
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Stuffed Chicken Breast with Fondant Potatoes
Savory chicken and potato recipes that will keep people coming back for more!
Chorizo for Breakfast and Romesco Sauce
I want you to consider this my love letter to chorizo. Growing up in California I took this ingredient for granted, I didn’t appreciate the complexity, versatility and flavor that chorizo could impart on any dish. It can be both a main ingredient to a dish or it can just add a bold flavor that…
Cod Piccata with Zucchini Noodles
The weather is getting warmer and I have decided to come out of hibernation, but before I declare it swimming weather, I decided it might be a good idea to put down the pasta and try something a little lighter. Living in New England there is never a shortage of fish, so I decided to…
French Onion Soup with Gnocchi
Today the temperature has dipped down to a balmy 15 degrees. We have the water dripping in the faucets so that the pipes won’t burst and I have my heated blanket on high…it is still definitely winter! When the weather is so cold outside that I cannot even think about leaving the house, I know…
Matzo Ball Soup
It may not be Passover but the weather is definitely turning cold and it seems every time I turn around someone in my office is getting sick and there is only one solution…Matzo Ball Soup aka. Jewish Penicillin!!!! This soup is something that I crave, something that once it pops into my head I must…
Sweet Potato Shepard’s Pie
When the weather changes and winter coats come out of storage, I know it is time to bust out my favorite cold weather dishes. One of my favorite comfort food dishes is Shepard’s Pie. The dish uses my favorite red meat, lamb, and it combines my favorite herbs, rosemary and thyme. One year when I…
Paella…my ode to seafood!
This summer I decided to be adventurous, try new things, and hopefully eat delicious food! I went on some amazing trips and definitely tried some new foods…head cheese. I wanted to try to break out of my comfort zone and try making a dish that I never would have dared try. This summer, I made…
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