Category: Cuisines

  • Thai Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Dipping Sauce

    This recipe came together in about 15-20 minutes, so it definitely lived up to the title of the book from which it came — Food & Wine Magazine’s Quick from Scratch Herbs & Spices Cookbook. We’re just diving into this one, but I’m really liking it so far — I love when each recipe is […]

  • Wild Mushroom Mole Enchiladas

    I’ve had this cookbook, “Nuevo Tex-Mex“, for about 7 years now, and amazingly, this is the first time we’ve used it. (How is this possible? I grew up on Tex-Mex and mourn the loss of it constantly!) Lisa was in the mood to make something with mushrooms, and we both love enchiladas, so this seemed […]

  • Salt and Pepper Grilled Shrimp

    We recently picked up the full-color edition of Steven Raichlen’s Barbecue Bible, and this is the first recipe we’ve made from the book. If this one is any indication, I’m guessing we’re going to have a great time grilling this summer! In this recipe, shrimp is briefly marinated in lime, salt, and white pepper, and […]

  • Red Curry Beef and Mushrooms

    A new recipe from Great Bowls of Fire for us tonight — this one was nice and spicy! Thin strips of beef are stir-fried with peppers, mushrooms, and snap peas, and drowned in a sauce of coconut milk, chicken broth, and soy sauce. Filling and delicious! Chris says: Whoa — this is spicier than I […]

  • Pork Tenderloin a la Mexicana

    This easy, delicious recipe comes from Mexican Everyday by Rick Bayless. Pork tenderloin is cooked in a sauce of roasted poblano peppers, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. The entire house smelled amazing with it on the stove. Lisa says: YUM! It smells so good in here. Chris says: Just wait until you eat it! Lisa says: […]