Thai Curry and Talking to Strangers

Thai Curry and Talking to Strangers

A Thai curry with a story.

7×7’s Asparagus Recipe Challenge – 2nd Place!

7×7’s Asparagus Recipe Challenge – 2nd Place!

Hey guys, remember this lil recipe I posted last week for Balsamic Grilled Asparagus? Well I am thrilled to share that it came in 2nd place in 7x7’s "Spring It On" Asparagus Recipe Challenge!

Balsamic Grilled Asparagus

Balsamic Grilled Asparagus

Recipe for grilled asparagus kissed with balsamic vinegar, served with a fried egg, crumbled bacon, and lemon aioli.

Mom’s Asparagus Almondine, a Toddler’s Love for Shark’s Fin Soup, and More from Christmas Eve

Mom’s Asparagus Almondine, a Toddler’s Love for Shark’s Fin Soup, and More from Christmas Eve

Incredibly easy to make, this dish is great if you find healthy, fresh, asparagus spears. One of the many dishes at our Christmas Eve dinner back at home!

Tomato Pie: Ode to Corropolese

Tomato Pie: Ode to Corropolese

While these are no replacement or substitution for Corropolese's Tomato Pies (crispy, thick, Sicilian-style crust, covered in sweet, tangy tomato sauce), they will surely still be a crowd pleaser.

Roasted Eggplant Spread

Roasted Eggplant Spread

Just chop up some eggplant, red peppers, onion, and garlic, roast them off, and puree in a food processor (or strong blender) with some tomato paste. Roasting takes some time (about 45 min.) but it is worth it with the intensified, caramelized flavors you get from the veggies.