I love Thai food, especially green curries. There is a specific flavor in there that I really enjoy, but I haven’t figured out which one it is yet. Regardless, making green curries at home is a cinch with some green curry paste from the supermarket. It’s an easy way to make a delicious and healthy meal, especially if you’re looking to load up on veggies. Start by dicing and browning a chicken breast in some vegetable oil, and set it … Continue reading
When I was home for the holidays, my mom got me a HUGE ham bone from Honey Baked Ham. It had so much meat on it, I couldn’t believe it. Fortunately, I happened to have a bag of split peas in my cabinet that had been languishing without a purpose for most of their little lives. So split pea soup it was. And what a success it turned out to be! I have no real interest in having any type of … Continue reading
UPDATE: New and improved recipe is here! I LOVE LATKES! They are my favorite part of the holiday season. My good friends Scott and Robert hosted a fabulous Hanukkah dinner party, and Scott came over so we could make latkes for the evening. We had a great time, and my apartment still smells scrumptious. We winged the recipe because both of our families traditionally use the Manischewitz latke mix, which is wonderful and homey in its own right. But we … Continue reading