Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Five-Spice and Lemon Ginger Aioli
I’m happy to report that I’m still on the Chinese five-spice powder kick that I wrote about back in February. This traditional Asian spice blend, which is easy to find … Read more
Appetizer Recipes
A good appetizer is a perfect start to a special meal or a delicious snack. The appetizer recipes here are easy and delicious. From easy homemade Thai curry puffs to crispy potato latkes, you’re sure to find something here that is just what you are craving.
Sardine Salad with Parsley and Lemon
Tapas-style sardine salad makes a good appetizer, lunch, small dinner plate, snack, or even breakfast. I owe a big thank you to my food-loving friend Carolyn for introducing me to … Read more
Grandma Fran’s Vegetarian Chopped Liver
Back in April I wrote a post about my Aunt Hilda’s Carrot Vichyssoise. At the time I was writing the history of my paternal grandfather’s family, and I thought it … Read more
Chinese Five-Spice Peanuts: The Irresistible Snack
Ever since Robin and I developed our Five-Spice Roast Pork dish for The Lazy Gourmet (p.126) I’ve been a little bit obsessed with Chinese five-spice powder. It’s an intriguing and … Read more
Easy Chicken Liver Paté Recipe
“What am I, chopped liver?” Such a deft colloquialism. The implication at first glance being that chopped liver is forgettable, not worthy of notice, insignificant. But good chopped liver is … Read more
Muhammara Recipe (Syrian Red Pepper and Walnut Dip)
One of the best destinations for a foodie tourist visiting San Francisco, in my opinion, is Haig’s Delicacies. Founded in 1956 by an Armenian who immigrated to the U.S. from … Read more
Blini-Style Crepes with Sour Cream, Caviar, and Chives
I’m still at it: making crepes. Yes, I know, making crepes is not necessarily a lazy process, but despite the admittedly non-lazy labor required it’s actually pretty easy. If you … Read more
Roasted Asparagus with Sauce Gribiche
Still have a hard-boiled egg or two cluttering up your refrigerator post-Easter? Try using it in a Sauce Gribiche. It is one of those dishes that seems incredibly fancy just … Read more
Pickled Cauliflower, Carrots, and Red Bell Pepper
A couple of weeks ago I was invited to a beer-pairing dinner party at the home of my friend Jonathan. According to the intriguing invitation, each incredible-sounding course would be … Read more