Master Boston Clam Chowder, Wherever You Live
Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, one of my fondest food memories is of going to Fisherman’s Wharf for a steaming bowl of clam chowder. Our favorite spots served them in sourdough bread bowls....
View ArticleBreakfast on the Go: Overnight Blueberry Almond Muesli
Mornings in our household can be a little crazy: We have three different school schedules, my husband’s medical job, and my freelance work schedule to contend with, which often means that weekday...
View ArticleLamb Gyro Burgers: A New Twist on the Basic Burger
With the warmer weather and urge to break out the grill that spring brings, it’s been a great time to add lamb to the daily menu in our house. It is great with fresh spring herbs and there are many...
View ArticleChicken Fried Steak with a Twist
My husband is a Southern boy, and one of his favorite comfort foods is Chicken Fried Steak. Being Asian, I grew up eating our own version of the dish called Tonkatsu. Traditionally it is made with...
View ArticleSavory Waffles: A Breakfast-for-Dinner Hit
I love waffles. Not only are they a breakfast favorite in our house, but they are also make a delicious savory dinner or lunch side. Just like a lady taking her look from day to night, a few...
View ArticleDessert Tonight: Revisiting the Icebox Cake
I have been a fan of the icebox cake, Better Than Robert Redford, for years. A dear friend of ours used to make it with macadamia nuts rather than walnuts and it was delicious. I wanted to revisit...
View ArticleDIY Grilled Corn Bar
Grilled corn is one of those dishes that graces the table of every summer get-together at our house. But a big family means lots of opinions about how to make that corn just right. Luckily, one thing...
View ArticleGet Grilling: Beer-Brined Chicken with Citrus and Garlic
Grilled chicken is a summer staple at our house. It finds its way onto our dinner table a couple times a week. Beer-Brined Chicken is one of my family’s go-to recipes. It’s a great recipe for oven...
View ArticleFair Food Snacks to Make at Home
Ever since I was a kid, one of the things I looked forward to most about my summer vacations was snacking on fair food. Corn dogs and funnel cakes were some of my favorites back then. As I have gotten...
View ArticleFresh Tomato Summer Recipes to Eat Now
Hot weather and sunshine means summer is in full swing—and that it’s prime time for flavorful fresh tomatoes. But if you have piles of ripe ones to use and can’t figure out how to eat them all before...
View ArticleHand Pies for a Delicious Dessert on the Go
Perfect for summer travel or just eating outside, hand pies are an easy dessert that will make everyone happy. The best part of this pie recipe is that you don’t even need to heat up your oven (and...
View ArticleCool Down Dessert: Fresh Fruit Shaved Ice
Long summers call for cool, icy dessert. Few things are better than shaved ice made with fresh fruit and herb syrups. This recipe for Strawberry Italian Ice is the perfect jumping off point for any...
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