Moroccan Kefta in a Turmeric Tomato Sauce
I talked about koftas / keftas a decent amount in my last post so I won’t blab again. I had made a batch of Baked Moroccan Keftas and decided to use them to recreate a lovely brunch dish I had tried at Cafe Gitane: Spicy organic meatballs in turmeric tomato sauce with boiled egg, cucumber-yogurt … Continue reading
Baked Moroccan Kefta
I can’t really recall why I was so fixated on making kefta but it was all I could think about cooking for weeks. And the same week I make my first keftas, FrugalFeeding makes a scrumptious looking Beef Kofta Curry. It was a culinary sign! Originating from Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisines, koftas (or … Continue reading
Taco Salad with Roasted Chickpeas and Cilantro Lime Dressing
I stumbled across this recipe from deconstructingthehome a few months ago and was immediately infatuated. Chickpeas aren’t an ingredient I am used to stocking so the recipe photo link just sat there tantalizing me for weeks on my “Recipes to Try” Pinterest board. Finally, I came across a tower of chickpea cartons on sale at … Continue reading
Borsch
Borsch is a very traditional Russian beets-based stew. It is typically very heavy, savory, and perfect for cold winter nights. I think traditionally it came to be as a way to combine whatever vegetables were available with scraps of meat and fattiness into a hot stew. But I obviously had the option to use more … Continue reading
Sweet Chili Glazed Meatloaf
“MA! THE MEATLOAF!!” I had some leftover ground beef and was originally planning to make a beef version of the Meatball Shop’s Spicy Pork Meatballs; however, I realized I was out of tomatoes to make any kind of accompanying sauce. I was way too lazy to run out and buy any missing ingredients so I rummaged through all … Continue reading
California Eggs Benedict
For President’s Day Weekend, I decided to surprise my parents with a last-minute trip home. I flew in late Friday night and spent the night with my sister, who had helped ensure that my living-the-retired-life parents would be home that weekend. We spent the night plotting our breakfast surprise for the next morning whilst snacking … Continue reading
Corned Beef Hash
When I was growing up, corned beef hash was a staple for weekend breakfast in our household. However, my family would always just buy the pre-made corned beef hash from the can and skillet it up to serve with eggs. When I decided to surprise my parents with a last-minute trip home and to greet … Continue reading
Risotto with Prosciutto, Leeks, and Goat Cheese
It has been over a year since I first visited Beretta restaurant in San Francisco, and I still remember the incredible flavors of their risotto with prosciutto, leeks, and goat cheese. This is still the best risotto I have tasted — primarily because I am obsessed with goat cheese and leeks. The sweet sautéed leeks … Continue reading
Super Chili
I made this chili for Super Bowl Sunday, and while I am a bit sad the 49ers aren’t playing today, this deliciously hearty bowl of chili has made my stomach very happy! I found two super easy chili recipes on AllRecipes.com that I decided to combine to make my chili: Debdoozie’s Blue Ribbon Chili and … Continue reading
Chilean Cuisine Cooking Class
In December 2011, Natalya and I were fortunate to have the opportunity to travel to South America for a holiday. In Argentina, we were able to fulfill all our foodie dreams of Argentine steak, chimichurri, and bold red wines. By the time we had crossed the Andean Lakes into Chile, we were completely beef-ed out and the cow population had probably … Continue reading
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