002: MEXICO – A conversation with Alejandra & Mexican Cuisine
This week on the podcast I sit down with my friend Alejandra as she reminisces about her parents cooking.
This week on the podcast I sit down with my friend Alejandra as she reminisces about her parents cooking.
This week on the podcast, I interview a friend and learn about her experiences escaping from Romania during a dangerous revolution. We also reminisce about childhood memories centered around food.
Coffee Date with Gallup, New Mexico. What I’ve been up to.
A traditional New Mexican stew where the chiles are the highlight. Made with few ingredients and basic cooking skills, this recipe is for all cooks, both lightly seasoned and well seasoned.
Khoresh Bademjan is a classic Persian stew that is easy to make. This traditional dish celebrates the flavor and texture of roasted eggplants, tomatoes and stewed lamb. The simple flavor profile is deceptive as this rich stew layers flavors in each step of the cooking process.
This yellow curry recipe is a basic model for making easy curry at home. We will use yellow curry paste today but the main ingredients can easily be modified for personal preference. Decide what works for you and experiment by swapping out the curry paste too! Too fun and too easy.
Forget the tuna, grab a can of sardines packed in olive oil for a quick and satisfying lunch. Canned sardines are versatile. Simply add what you want and serve on bread, greens or pasta. This sardine sandwich recipe is my go-to meal when I don’t have a lot of time but still want to eat something delicious.
An easy weeknight sheet pan chicken dinner recipe spiced up with Hungarian paprika sauce. It’s a flavor riot in your mouth. Not too spicy so the whole family can enjoy! Easy enough for weeknights and new cooks but fancy enough for Sunday dinner.
A traditional Danish pastry made easy with the help of puff pastry. This easy Cherry Kringle is made in one hour but will look like it took all day. A perfect way to treat your family or bring to the party. This dessert recipe is easy enough for new cooks too!
Three easy versions of classic Roasted Brussels Sprouts. Olive oil, garlic, onion, salt and pepper are combined with two different spicy chili pastes and a traditional Middle Eastern herb for a robust versions of this easy sheet-pan recipe. Roasted vegetables are one of the easiest sides you can make in the kitchen. Simply line a …