I had vague intentions of posting this before the grand move to Bishkek, but, uh, you know. Life gets in the way. Camera cords end up in boxes they aren’t supposed to and precious stateside time is withered away trying to squeeze a piano out of the tiny apartment. Sigh. Rather than trying to edit …
Tag Archives: savory recipes
Homemade noodles in peanut sauce
I’m beginning to notice that I go through distinct phases of cooking. I’ll make the same dish several times over a short period of time before moving on to a new one. The reason? I’m not quite sure, but it probably has something to do with the fact that I usually don’t have a chance …
Caldo Verde
I don’t think I’ve mentioned this before, but I’ve been unemployed since getting back from Iraq. It’s hardly tragic. In fact, the majority of the time, I quite enjoy not having a job. My apartment has never been cleaner and I have all day to do silly things like make several batches of homemade pasta …
Brie and apple sandwich
Nothing complicated today. I want you to see this sandwich and imagine how good it would taste. And then I want you to go make it and enjoy it as much as I did. Brie could, at first, be thought of the star of this simple sandwich. It’s rich, creamy and deliciously oozy. Not a …
Philly soft pretzels
First stop on the “we-just-got-back-from-Iraq” tour was Colorado to see the future in-laws and surprise them for their 25th wedding anniversary. To keep our arrival a secret, Farrell and I camped out at his sister’s house in Denver, where we had the opportunity (nay…the pleasure) to entertain Mia, my three-year-old future niece. How do you …
Kibbeh, take one
Over the past few years, I can safely say I’ve become pretty well acquainted with Arab cuisine, but I had never attempted cooking any dish for myself until now. It was a new experience, and even though the final product didn’t turn out quite as I had first envisioned, it hinted toward the authentic dishes …
Empanadas and one whole year!
Well friends, this is it. One year of blogging has passed. And with these empanadas, my one wild week of baking and cooking in DC all those months ago is over. It’s been quite a trip from the day when I decided I needed a new hobby that didn’t revolve around school or work, and …
Baking spree: bagels
My high school nickname among a special few people was “Bagel.” Why? I mean, I love bagels. I really love bagels. (At the time though, I loved muffins more, but the friend who bequeathed the title to me didn’t think it fit.) I had a New York City bagel once, and it was perfectly adequate, …
Baking spree: vegetable pesto lasagna
How could I possibly spend a day catching up on all of my favorite food blogs without wanting to do some food blogging of my own? Luckily, I have my stockpile of drafts dating back to my random Baghdad interlude in Wash DC. Some of the veggies I used in this dish may be out …