Baby Bok Choy with Garlic (清炒小白菜) There are a couple types of “bok choy.” Some have thick white stems with […]
Beet Salad with Oranges and Fennel This is a delicious salad to make when you have access to fresh oranges […]
Braised Fingerling Potato Coins This side dish is simple to prepare, but elegant enough to serve as part of a […]
Braised Lamb Shanks and Barley Risotto This recipe is by Chef Joachim Splichal, and was featured on the PBS show […]
Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Bacon Here’s a perfect side dish for the hectic holidays. You can cook the brussels […]
Kaeng phet literally means “spicy curry” (aka red curry) and this dish truly lives up to its name. This is […]
Ma La Xiang Guo (麻辣香锅) Ma la xiang guo (麻辣香锅), which translates roughly to “spicy-numbing stir fry pot” is a […]
Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐) Mapo tofu is a popular Chinese dish from Sichuan province, allegedly named for the pockmarked (“ma” from […]
Marrons Braisés (Whole Braised Chestnuts) These chestnuts make a fabulous garnish or accompaniment to a roast duck or goose. Try […]
Mixed Vegetables with Tofu (杂碎豆腐) This is a recipe I cobbled together for a healthy vegetarian dinner option using some […]
Nabeyaki Udon (鍋焼きうどん) Nabeyaki udon is a kind nabemono (鍋物, なべ物), or hot pot dish, comprised of seafood and vegetables […]
Nasu Dengaku (茄子田楽) (Miso Glazed Eggplant) Nasu dengaku (茄子田楽) is a traditional izakaya bar food (think small plates and beer- […]
Oignons Glacés à Brun (Brown-braised Onions) These are the onions called for in classic French recipes such as coq au […]
Pickled Red Onions There are countless uses for pickled red onions. They liven up a bowl of pinto beans and […]
Raw Vegetable “Pasta” with Tomatoes and Herbs This easy salad is a great way to showcase fresh summer produce. It’s […]
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Chive Pesto The fresh, bright flavor of the pesto in this recipe really transforms the roasted […]
Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes This easy side dish makes a great accompaniment to roasted poultry and grilled meats. Feel free […]
Sausage, Chestnut and Fig Stuffing Serve this stuffing alongside your Christmas turkey, ham, goose or duck. Makes 6 servings. Ingredients: […]
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts and Squash with Fried Sage This super-autumnal side dish is excellent alongside roast turkey or chicken, and […]
Spicy Eggplant, Pork, and Tofu Stir-fry In this stir-fry pork recipe, a garlicky sauce adds spicy flavor to tofu and […]
Turkish-Style Chickpea Salad Dotted with roasted tomatoes, olives and fresh mint, top this irresistible chickpea salad with a dollop of […]
Vegan Vegetable Soup This recipe makes a big pot of soup, so it’s perfect for a big crowd, or to […]
This curry is moderately spicy when made with one chile. For more heat, use an additional half chile. For a […]