Cozy Noodles & Rice: Thanks for the Memories…

I opted to take a 12-week food writing course this summer, along with a few other twisted souls, for my graduate degree. The class challenged my writing skills and helped to expand my perspectives about food. Plus, I got to meet several amazing writers, magazine editors, photographers, and chefs who are all focused on the [...]

Tossed Green Salad with Peanut Dressing

There’s nothing quite like diving into crisp salad greens with crunch fresh vegetables. Just like my friend likes to say, “Sometimes I could use a good walk and a nice salad.” This salad was a quick dinner using several bits and pieces found in my fridge from recipes past. I’m a huge fan of chicken [...]

Thai Vegetable Salad

I am a vegetarian enthusiast.  Vegetarian cuisine should never be limited to those who opt for a meatless lifestyle.  It’s more about capturing the true essence of natural flavors grown from the earth and appreciating all they have to offer.  Besides, why should the vegetarians have all the fun? About a year ago, I decided [...]

Grilled Chicken with Thai Peanut Sauce

One of my most favorite sauces for grilled chicken is Thai Peanut Sauce.  This versatile sauce is full of peanut flavor with a wonderful hint of heat from the Asian chili.  It also goes great with pasta, rice and steamed veggies.  For a couple of years, I have used a modified version of a peanut-dressing [...]