Greek Lamb Burgers with Mint Tzatziki Sauce
These Greek lamb burgers are packed with fresh herbs and served with a classic tzatziki sauce. Whether you serve them on a bun or on their own, they are simple and quick to put together – a perfect...
View ArticleBaked Moroccan Chicken Thighs with Carrots + The Big 3-0
Today I turn the big 3-0, which is equal parts exciting and terrifying. Though I don’t expect a Jessie Spano-style birthday meltdown, I still feel the impending doom of closing one door—in this case, a...
View ArticleTropical Ginger-Pineapple Smoothies
I first came into contact with this tropical pineapple smoothie in Nicaragua, which, given the strong beach and jungle vibes, is not the craziest place in the world to find a tropical drink in your...
View ArticleEasy Spanish Paella with Saffron, Merguez and Chard
This post is sponsored by the Culinary Collective, makers of the artisan ingredients behind this Spanish Paella Recipe. As with all opinions on this site, I only give my endorsement when genuine. Thank...
View ArticleVegetable Biryani Broth
By far the most stressful part of my move last month was packing up my kitchen. And the processed confirmed a sad fact: I am a pantry hoarder. I think Marie Kondo would have had a heart attack if she...
View ArticleVietnamese Shrimp and Collard Green Salad with Crispy Shallots
When Charlie and I got back from Vietnam last winter, I went into a serious summer roll and salad withdrawal. Every meal over there was full of leafy greens, fresh herbs, and salty, pungent fish...
View ArticleVietnamese Fish with Turmeric-Dill Sauce (Cha Ca La Vong)
Vietnam is a bit of a sore spot on our culinary travels. It was the happy setting of many a sunset cocktail and summer roll. But it was also the trip in which Charlie got such bad food poisoning that...
View ArticleVegetarian Stir-Fried Collard Greens with Ginger and Jalapeno
I’m kind of ashamed to admit that I’ve never cooked collard greens before. And the only ones I’ve ever eaten were so smoky and pork-laden, if I’d closed my eyes, I wouldn’t have even known I was...
View ArticlePork Larb Lettuce Wraps
I’ve probably mentioned my summer in Thailand in Tastetrotting posts past. But I always come back to it as one of those dot-connecting formative food experiences. I was 15 at the time, and I’m not...
View ArticleMushy Pea Toasts with Mint
I’m one of the few weirdos who thinks that British pub food is a cuisine to be sought out and cherished. That’s partially because a good portion of the menu takes a bath in a deep fryer before ending...
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