Ooh La La Enchiladas with Chicken, Almonds, and Tomatillo
When I was a kid, my Aunt Rosie made delicious enchiladas with a combination of chicken and almonds. It was probably my first experience eating two things that…
November 23, 2013
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Don't Rush the Mushroom Risotto with Black Cod and Beurre Blanc
A few weeks ago we tried some black cod and have been hooked ever since. According to the meat guy at PCC, it's even better for you than salmon. It's so rich…
November 13, 2013
Asian Take-Out Night: Szechuan Eggplant and Tom Kha Soup
We're pretty lucky to live in West Seattle where we have several outstanding Chinese and Thai restaurants. It's always hard to choose which way to go for…
November 3, 2013
Go For the Green King Salmon and Saag
After a week of binging on carbs, meat, and ice cream, it's always a good idea to counter-balance with some hard-core greens. The recipe for this salmon is…
October 31, 2013
Tofu Tuesday: Veggies and Tofu in Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce
This dinner was inspired by my desire to go meatless for at least one meal a week. In spite of Elliott's initial dismal outlook for the evening (yes, he likes…
October 20, 2013
Comfort Food Reinvented: Tuna Noodle Casserole
Tuna noodle casserole is my one true weakness. Whenever I make a batch, I can easily eat two bowls, no problem. If I didn't hit the off button, I could…
October 11, 2013
Our First Creusade: Coq au Vin
For us, visiting a kitchen store is like entering a candy shop. All those bright, shiny colors lure you in and you can't help walking out with some kind of…
October 3, 2013
Up Stir-Fry Creek Without a Wok: Asian Noodles with Chicken & Veggies
We've both been craving Chinese food lately but didn't feel like ordering take out or leaving the neighborhood. We figured we could wing it, but what we didn't…
September 13, 2013
Labor Day Yam Pot and Banana-Coconut Pancakes
On one of my first camping trips, my brother, Clay, opened up a can of beans, chicken soup, beef stew, and who knows what else, and mixed it all together in…
September 5, 2013
Late Summer Feast with Roasted Chicken and Chanterelle Gravy
This may look like a shot straight out of Bon Temps ("True Blood," anyone?) but it's really just this year's garlic crop from my dad's garden up on Whidbey…
August 27, 2013
Mt. Si Flank Steak Salad and Tough-it-Out Tacos
If you're looking for a challenging hike that really tests your muscles and gives you a much-needed break from the city, there are a bunch of great options…
August 15, 2013
The Best of Both Parmesans: Chicken and Eggplant
I have a charm on my keychain that says "Italian at Heart." Even though I am mostly a Northern European mutt, I pretend to have some degree of Italy in my…
August 6, 2013