Archive for October, 2009

GINGER PORK LETTUCE CUPS

These lettuce cups might be a little too P.F. Chang’s for some people, but this is a recipe I’ve come back to time and time again for quick, delicious results.  Big on flavor and a cinch to prepare, ginger pork lettuce cups are an amazing start to an Asian-inspired menu and have even taken center [ READ MORE ]

SPICY FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH

When it comes to fast food guilty pleasures, for me, a good spicy chicken sandwich ranks near the top.  Having eaten my fair share from just about every fast food chain out there while I was in high school, I consider myself to be a bit of a connoisseur when it comes to the crispy, [ READ MORE ]

SPLIT PEA SOUP

While my Mom is good at cooking many things, my Dad and I both agree that she is especially great at making delicious, comforting soups.  From minestrone and lentil to chicken tortilla and roasted butternut squash, she would be the first to point out that, “it’s kind of hard to screw up soup”.  Ever the [ READ MORE ]

MUHAMMARA WITH ZA’ATAR DUSTED PITA CHIPS

If you are any kind of home cook, chances are you’ve made your own hummus at least once – a can of garbanzo beans, some tahini, a little garlic and lemon juice and you’re set.  Those of us who are a bit more adventurous in the kitchen may have even attempted making our own baba [ READ MORE ]

MOZZARELLA STICKS WITH BUTTERMILK DIP

You know you love them -- Crispy, gooey, homemade mozzarella sticks served with a refreshing, herb-packed buttermilk dip[ READ MORE ]