Country Pate with Pistachios (terrine)

Country Pate with Pistachios (terrine)

I love making a meal out of cheese, pate and fruit. What some consider appetizers, I enjoy as the main course pretty often. A crusty bread and a glass of good wine make me happy and full. This recipe will yield a good amount of …

Yakitori

Yakitori

I am going to stay in Asia this week. With Valentine’s Day coming up, this might be a good idea for a cute, romantic, interactive and quite savory dinner. Easy cleanup is a bonus! Yakitori means “grilled chicken” but restaurants (izakayas) have expanded beyond chicken …

Thai Larb Salad (keto option)

Thai Larb Salad (keto option)

One of my favorite dishes from our trip to Thailand is larb salad and every time I make it, the smell brings me right back there. We arrived very late at night at the hotel after an almost 24-hr trip switching planes. The tiny hotel …

Marinated Feta (or tofu)

Marinated Feta (or tofu)

This post is all about missing travel. My last trip before the pandemic was to Spain. My husband and I went for a week to Madrid and Seville. It’s hard to describe the feeling I got when I first stepped foot in the Mercado de …

Roasted Golden Beets Salad with Yuzu Dressing

Roasted Golden Beets Salad with Yuzu Dressing

Specialty supermarkets are an endless source of inspiration, especially if I go hungry. One of my favorite places to go to is Mitsuwa Marketplace in New Jersey. I could spend hours staring at the endless variety of noodles, specialty produce, types of rice, brands of …