Quick dill pickles are zesty and tangy and best of all, crispy! Quick pickling as the name implies is done in about 15 minutes. But time isn’t the only advantage. Because they aren’t pickled long, quick pickled veggies stay nice and crisp. I’m a big pickle fan, and usually store bought pickles work…
Vodka Thyme Lemonade cocktail is perfect for a hot summer day. Sweet, tart, and herbal components team up for an elevated refreshment. Techniques for a perfect Vodka Thyme Lemonade Steep the thyme. If you have the time (get it), steeping the thyme increases the herbal essence without overpowering the drink. Use superfine sugar. Superfine…
Crying Tiger with Tofu is a delicious and unique dish. Crispy fried tofu combines with spicy Thai chili Nam Jim, Thai basil, and sticky rice for a delicious and balanced dish. I got the inspiration for this dish from my favorite Thai restaurant in Austin, Sway. They used to have a dish called Tiger Cry…
Vegetarian Nam Jim (Thai Dipping Sauce) recipes can be hard to come by. So much Thai food has fish sauce in it, and dipping sauces are usually no exception. This sauce uses other umami filled flavors so that you won’t feel like it’s missing anything. Nam Jim (or Nam Chim) means dipping sauce in…
Spicy peanut sauce is perfect for dipping so many things into. It’s great for summer rolls and spring rolls, and I also love it for fresh veggie sticks, salad, and satay. There are a lot of different varieties of peanut sauce, and this one is a great balance of the sweet, salty, and spicy…
These delicious brown butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are easy to throw together. Brown butter gives them an extra layer of flavor that will leave everyone asking “what’s in these cookies?” Somehow cookies have become a weekend tradition in our house. Which was fun for the first few weekends, but my waistline started to pay…
This Vegetarian Sushi Bowl recipe is packed with flavor and incredibly versatile. Techniques for a perfect Vegetarian Sushi Bowl Chill the rice. It doesn’t need to be cold, but hot rice will wilt your lettuce and melt your mayo. Sticking it in the fridge for a few minutes takes care of this issue. …
Brunch Casserole with Gruyere Cheese and Caramelized Onions is amazing as a main dish or a side dish! I love making this for special occasions, the gruyere cheese makes it feel extra fancy. It’s a great Mother’s Day breakfast casserole, Christmas breakfast casserole, and Easter breakfast casserole! Ingredients for Brunch Casserole with Gruyere Cheese and…
Banh Mi Tacos pack a flavor punch with salt and pepper tofu, fried eggs, quick pickled veggies, and delicious sauces. The name is a misnomer though since we’ve swapped the classic French bread for a tortilla. I adore banh mi sandwiches, the combo of crusty bread with crispy fillings and savory sauces is one of…
Brunch pasta with Mushroom “Bacon”, egg, & cheese is a fun play on a classic. Mushroom “bacon” seasoned with smoked salt replaces pork, and instead of scrambled or fried, the eggs are combined with cheese for a carbonara-like dish perfect for brunch. The best part of brunch is how creative you can get. It…
