Spicy Pineapple Fried Rice
My cousin Rose likes to make this for her family and I finally got around to testing this out. I was surprised that this fried rice did not call for eggs, but taste delicious nonetheless. the crushed red pepper really adds a little kick to the flavor, and the sweetness of the pineapples really go … Continue reading
Tomi Sushi, CA
Tomi Sushi Restaurant 4336 Moorpark Ave San Jose, CA 95129-2030 (408) 257-4722 http://www.tomisushi.us Cuisine: Japanese Price: $15-$30 person This sushi restaurant is quite popular, and I recommend making reservations beforehand as the wait may be long and there is not a whole lot of space to stand and wait. My boyfriend and I came here … Continue reading
Purée of Garlic Potatoes
When I first made my own mashed potatoes, I went with a Potato and Oil Purée in my attempt to avoid using fatty ingredients like heavy cream and butter that most recipes required, and instead substituting stock and olive oil. However, I eventually caved because, well, there is clearly a reason why the majority of … Continue reading
Garlic Confit
Confit is a generic term for various foods that have been immersed and slow-cooked in a substance for both flavor and preservation. The word comes from the French verb confiture “preserves”, which in turn comes from the Latin conficere meaning “to do, to produce, to make, to prepare.” To confit garlic, you poach it in … Continue reading
Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Tarragon
This documents the second recipe attempt from Thomas Keller’s Ad Hoc at Home cookbook. I love cooking chicken as it is so versatile and simple to prepare. This recipe was extremely easy to follow and the succulent results earned it a spot in my top quick and easy chicken recipes, along with my favorite Baked … Continue reading
Marinated Feta with Olives
With my brand-spanking-new (aka no food spillage on pages yet) Ad Hoc at Home cookbook in hand, I decided to find one of the easier recipes to start with… you have to ease into these kinds of things to build confidence! I found the winner in Marinated Feta with Olives which can be served in … Continue reading
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