Dive into an incredibly fresh and flavorful seafood stew inspired by the classic Provencal Dish.
Bouillabaisse a la Californien (A French Inspired Seafood Stew)
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Spicy Miso Bird’s Nest Soba Soup
There is something innately soothing about a bowl of miso soup. I have always been fascinated by the umami taste, and yet prior to this week, I had never cooked with miso. Honestly, I didn't even know what miso looked like or where to buy it. As someone who usually cooks in the Italian style, [...]
Teaming Up in the Kitchen Part II: Julie’s Turkey Burgers
If you've read Teaming Up in the Kitchen: Matt’s Sweet Potato Fries you'll know that both Matthew and I believe we are the top chef in the kitchen. Instead of this leading to conflict as you would think, it usually leads to a rather splendid multi-course meal. When planning dinner, we usually think of what we have [...]
Tagliatelle with Carmelized Shallots, Mushrooms, and Kale
Yes, summer is definitely over, but there are many things to love about fall and winter. One of those is the cuisine. Colder weather tends to bring on richer deeper flavors and warmer cozier meals, something that I am definitely a fan of. This dish contains many ingredients that I am also definitely a fan [...]
A Culinary Round-up of Charlottesville
Know where to eat on your next trip to the beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia.
Salad Dressing Chic: 4 healthy tasty recipes from my closet… I mean kitchen
Is it strange that I get as excited about a nice bottle of olive oil as I do about an expensive pair of shoes? Learn how to dress your salad in four healthy ways.
Spicy Green Chile Chicken Pozole to Ring in Fall
As we ring in the beginning of fall when the leaves begin to turn and we begin to dust off our sweater collection, I'll offer up a soup recipe, as fall also marks the beginning of soup season. My boyfriend and I have both been fighting off colds this past week and feeling a bit [...]
Southern Californian Shrimp and Okra Gumbo
Seafood is often considered an expensive, bougie treat. I've noticed that I tend to suggest replacing a majority of the red meat in ones diet with seafood for the obvious health benefits, while ignoring the strain that this places on ones wallet. Shrimp tends to be the least-expensive option in the seafood section, and has [...]
Spaghetti alle Cozze (mussels)
Spaghetti with Mussels cooked in a white wine cherry tomato sauce.
Shrimp and Scallop Tacos
There's no time like summer for shrimp and scallops on the barbie. In San Diego, the food culture is centered around the fish taco, and eating a good fish taco is a life changing experience. If you don't believe me, ask my boyfriend who claimed he didn't like fish before he had his first San [...]
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