Malaysia: Curry Laksa
Laksa is popular across Southeast Asia, with many varieties among regions and even vendors. It’s difficult to pinpoint it’s exact origin, but it’s thought to have been introduced by Peranakans...
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These Sweet Tahini Rolls Will Fulfill All Your Brunch Fantasies
As we kicked-off the new year, we were incredibly fortunate to be delivered up a series of unseasonably warm Saturdays, presenting the perfect opportunity to safely catch up with friends...
Cuba: Quimbombó con Bolitas de Plátano (And some memories from my 2019 trip to Cuba!)
It comes with some level of surprise that I’m just now getting around to cooking a recipe from Cuba. I’ve long loved Cuban cuisine, and it’s actually one of the...
Comoros: M’tsolola
M’tsolola is a very traditional dish from Comoros, a small island nation between Mozambique and Madagascar. Plantains, a staple of Comorian cuisine, are used to stretch a little fish a...
Madagascar: Mofo Gasy
In 2017, I made what remains my favorite New Year’s resolution of all time: to cook a recipe from every country in the world. While I’ve not yet fulfilled it,...
2020 in Review: Bright Spots & Delicious Meals
Back in the day, I’d write a post at the end of each year counting down my favorite recipes and favorite moments from the year we’d just closed out. It...
Braised Collard Green Dolma with Butternut Squash Coulis & Pepper Sofrito
Chef McClimans shared with me this wonder recipe for Nina May's Braised Collard Green Dolma with Butternut Squash Coulis & Pepper Sofrito!
Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Carrots, Raisins & Feta (Adapted from the Camp treasure trove!)
I just returned from the woods of New Hampshire, where a one week trip turned into three. It was the most normal life has felt in the last four months....
A Socially Distant Dining Guide: Part II
Though patios have been open a couple weeks now here in D.C. and dining rooms are soon to follow, we’ve still been on the takeout train. In fact, we’ve ramped...
A Socially Distant Dining Guide: What We’re Eating When We Order In
For as much of a foodie as I am, Courtney and I don’t actually eat out that much – even in the best of times. It’s pretty much reserved for...