Monthly Archives: October 2009

Pumpkin-Walnut Muffins

Posted on October 31, 2009 by

Happy Halloween everyone!  I heart pumpkin season.  You’ve got pumpkin seeds, pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin custard…sorry, now I’m sounding like Bubba in Forrest Gump, rambling on about shrimp.  Anyways, you get the idea. This recipe is something … Continue reading →

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Xoi Vo – Vietnamese Sticky Rice with Mung Beans

Posted on October 22, 2009 by

Xoi vo (pronunciation: soy vah) basically means sticky rice that’s been rolled through your hands.  It’s Vietnamese comfort food to me, of the simplest form.  There’s tons of different ways to make xoi (sticky rice).  You can add yellow or … Continue reading →

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Just a little dressed up…

Posted on October 18, 2009 by

Yep, I’m using whipping cream here.  All foods fit into a healthy lifestyle, but moderation is key.  Of course you shouldn’t eat whipped cream regularly, but if you’re making it while having a few people over for dinner, it’s okay … Continue reading →

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Provence Salad

Posted on October 14, 2009 by

This is as simple as it gets, friends!  A tangy, herby vinaigrette drizzled on top of a bed of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, nicoise (nee-SWAHZ) olives, and jalapeno fontina cheese.  So what’s Provence about it?  With the addition of herbes de … Continue reading →

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Lemongrass Chicken

Posted on October 7, 2009 by

When I was young, my mom taught me how to cook by taste.  We’d be hanging out in the kitchen, and she’d have a pot of soup simmering over the stove. “Here, taste it,” she’d say.  “What does it need?” … Continue reading →

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