Side Dishes

Pan Seared Polenta Appetizer with Anchovies and Olives Recipe

Posted by on Nov 4, 2011 | 6 comments

Pan Seared Polenta Appetizer with Anchovies and Olives Recipe

My blog has been put on hold as of late because I’ve been scrambling around for my wedding, which is happening in just 7 days. It’s hard to believe that it’s finally happening!

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Mango Salsa Recipe and How to Choose and Carve a Pineapple

Posted by on Jun 29, 2011 | 12 comments

Mango Salsa Recipe and How to Choose and Carve a Pineapple

Gracing tables at picnics, potlucks, or barbeques, this sunny summer salsa is always a hit.  This non-recipe is effortless to make too. Save slaving away in the kitchen for Thanksgiving. After all, it’s summer summer summer time.

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Best Guacamole Recipe to Celebrate National Chips and Dip Day

Posted by on Mar 28, 2011 | 5 comments

Best Guacamole Recipe to Celebrate National Chips and Dip Day

Call me biased but the best guacamole I’ve ever devoured was whipped up by The Cowboy in a flash. Hailing from the heart of Texas where Mexican food and Tex Mex abounds, it made good sense for me to pick up some cooking tips from him.

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Roasted fennel and kabocha vegetable salad in balsamic mustard vinaigrette recipe

Posted by on Feb 7, 2011 | 21 comments

Roasted fennel and kabocha vegetable salad in balsamic mustard vinaigrette recipe

This is a potluck recipe request from an auntie that I love dearly.

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Yuzu Chawanmushi recipe (savory Japanese egg custard with citrus)

Posted by on Jan 19, 2011 | 4 comments

Yuzu Chawanmushi recipe (savory Japanese egg custard with citrus)

Speaking of eggs, I don’t know about you but I enjoy my eggs creamy, drippy, slurppy, velvety, and custardy as opposed to powdery and hard – yuck!

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Corn Pudding with Seared Scallops Recipe + Battle Corn Winners

Posted by on Jul 15, 2010 | 11 comments

Corn Pudding with Seared Scallops Recipe + Battle Corn Winners

My life has been one helluva rollercoaster ride. There’s been days where I smiled so much that my face hurt, and there were days I felt so frustrated and discouraged that I wanted to tear my hair out.

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