Forbidden Rice Risotto

comfort food.  that's what cold weather is all about...but with a HEALTHY TWISTlet's just say that this is NOT your typical "risotto".i would call it "risotto-like"...but it definitely fits the comfort-food categoryall the deep rich...

Rosemary Vanilla Bean Soda Bread

SODA BREAD...why is it called "soda" bread when it only has 1 teaspoon of baking soda and a whole tablespoon of baking powder...hmmmm, never mind...this has to be the easiest bread to make.  i never thought i could make a descent loaf of bread until...

Thai Coconut Curry Sauce with Fresh Tofu and Konjac Noodles

healthy fresh tofu and clean Konjac noodles in a light flavorful Spicy Thai Coconut Curry Sauce.a delicious alternative to a meat and pasta meal.the sauce is easy and can be made ahead of time.  the tofu...fresh is best if you can find it.  the...

Mushroom Soup with Middle Eastern Flavors

creamy, non dairy, warm, comforting, light, yet filling.serve as a starter, side or main.  pureed soups are great for parties or quick family meals because they come together in no time and can always be made ahead.  there's no meat that will...

Easy Hock Terrine

what to do with big beautiful UGLY ham hock...?break it down, tear it apart, smash it in to a loaf tin...call it charcuterie !...hi peoples...sorry, "writers block"...ha...how apropos.  a block for a block.maybe that's why i have 23 drafts with...

BEST BURGER EVER...Hands down

YES...hands downTHE BEST BURGER I HAVE EVER EATENTEN SIMPLE STEPS TO THE BEST BURGER1.  buy some good rib eye.2.  grind the meat yourself.3.  don't pack the patty.4.  cast iron skillet, searing hot5.  medium rare is the way to...

Cured Pork Belly Roasted with Apple, Onion and Brown Sugar

PORK BELLY WINS AGAIN.i go to the Asian market every few weeks just to pick up some fresh tofu and some chili oil...maybe a few sweets for Dad from the bakery next door...how does that darn pork belly jump into my shopping cart every single time ? !mmmmm...the...

Queso de Puerco...Pig's Head Cheese

QUESO de PUERCO...or...QUESOS de CABEZAsounds a lot better than the translation...HEAD CHEESEbut wait...don't go...come back...all this talk about nose to tail eating, waste not want not, being green and everything...you can't tell me you're gonna shy...