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Sichuanese Pork Wontons in Chili-Soy Sauce

I have inherited a lot from my mother. In addition to her dry sense of humor, her sarcasm, and her sly potty mouth, I am also the beneficiary of her glossy hair and poreless, flawless skin — which she reminds … Continue reading

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♥ Happy Valentine’s Day ♥: Grilled Beef Heart with Celeriac Slaw

The first time that I ever had beef heart was at St. John’s Bread and Wine in London. It was two summers ago and I was wandering around Spitalfields on a single-origin chocolate bar search. Suddenly, the skies opened up and down … Continue reading

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Mustard-Butter Chicken and Roasted Savoy Cabbage

I cannot take credit for this meal; that distinction belongs to the amazing Hannah over at Inherit the Spoon. For about a year now (or maybe it has been longer — I’m getting forgetful), I have been following this her … Continue reading

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Mercimek köftesi (Turkish Red Lentil Balls)

This is a recipe that was passed along to me as part of a French assignment created for my friend Ipek last summer. I held onto it for months and months, waiting for the perfect moment and time. Then, darling … Continue reading

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Miso Awesome Cookies

For my first post of the new year, I am going to wrap up the remainder of business from the last: my Miso Awesome Cookies! Come to think of it, this post should actually be called: Dr. Daisy or: How … Continue reading

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The Daring Kitchen December Cooks’ Challenge: Pâté Chinois

As some of you know, I have been participating in The Daring Kitchen’s Challenges for about a year now. For those of you unfamiliar with the name, The Daring Kitchen is an online community of cooks and bakers who commit … Continue reading

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Smoky Chorizo and Chickpea Soup

Have you ever looked outside your window at the overcast sky and realized that the weather has officially turned chilly? That’s how I felt today when the cold morning light began filtering through my shades. I always think that this kind of … Continue reading

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Maple-Candied Bacon and Ancho Chili-Spiced Pecans in Maple-Bourbon Nougat

Today is another day of post-Sandy displacement. I have spent the morning plodding around my friend’s apartment in a trench coat because I didn’t bring a bathrobe with me and the mercury is dropping. “I know you have something underneath,” … Continue reading

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The Daring Kitchen July Cooks’ Challenge: Papillotes de pêches et framboises à la vanille (Peaches and Raspberries Cooked in Parchment Paper with Vanilla Bean)

The dissertation has been pretty overwhelming lately. This is the big push before the defense so I haven’t had much time for all the things that I love like spending time with my friends, cooking, blogging, eating out and drinking. … Continue reading

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Sugar Snap Peas with Sesame, Soy Sauce and Mirin

Sugar snap peas are here! When snap peas are in season, I like to prepare them as simply as possible so that their wonderful sweetness can shine. I like my sugar snaps barely blanched so that the pods retain their … Continue reading

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