For the longest time I thought there were only two ways to make mac & cheese - 1) using the type that comes from the blue box (and one of the first things I learned how to make as a child) or 2) a homemade version that starts with a roux and requires all the pots...
Somen salad is a popular cold noodle salad in Hawaii. It has its origins in Japanese cuisine but like many dishes found in Hawaii, has become a fusion dish (as evidenced by the use of Spam or char siu). You'll often find a version of somen salad at a potluck and it...
Edamame Rice Edamame Maze-Gohan is a delicious and simple rice dish featuring edamame soy beans, nametake mushrooms, and furikake. There are many different versions of this dish. This is the version my aunty taught me. It's full of flavor and sometimes I will eat this...
As with many things, I am late to the one-pot pasta party. On some level, it seemed wrong to me - of course you cook pasta in one pot in simply salted water, and in another pot you create the sauce. Cooking everything together like a dump cake didn't make sense. I...
I have been looking for a spicy peanut noodle recipe for awhile. I went through several iterations, adding and removing ingredients to find the right balance. I think I finally succeeded in finding a dish that hits all the right notes - a spicy, silky peanut sauce...
I am not good at deconstructing a dish. I have tried before and the results may be edible but not terribly successful. I don’t always have the desire to recreate a dish but when it comes from a restaurant in a city I’m visiting, my only choice is to make it myself....
This recipe from John Hinterberger, a beloved food writer for The Seattle Times, is a family favorite and is made from ingredients commonly found in our pantry. With the addition of a salad and nice crusty bread, we have a delicious and satisfying family meal on the...
Macaroni & cheese is an iconic comfort food for many. Full of carbs and cheesy goodness, it's the kind of dish that people want when they need something warm and substantial in their bellies. There are thousands of recipes available from the simplest stovetop...
Years ago a friend gave me a cookbook and this was the one recipe I took away. The cookbook is long gone (I tried to find it but I must have given it away) but this recipe is a part of my repertoire. It's great in the summer when zucchini is abundant. It's fresh, it's...
Years ago I watched an episode of David Rocco's La Dolce Vita which featured this recipe. I admit that I was skeptical at the thought of canned tuna in pasta sauce but watching the episode convinced me to try the recipe. It has become one of my go-to dishes. With the...
With my weekday schedule I rarely have the time or energy to cook when I get home. I prefer to get my cooking done on the weekend and reheat leftovers throughout the week. However, I have a few recipes that take almost no time to prepare and this rice cooker chicken...