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  • WING IT; easy recipe

    Don't blink because you'll miss the two step instructions and the wings which will get eaten fast! These are deceptively easy to make, but the flavors of bittersweet, aromatic and spice will astound. These wings will become your go-to wingman for any dinner, snack or party app...
  • FOREVER FUNGHI SAUCE; Easy Recipe

    This recipe was inspired by a memory when I was a kid and longed for THAT green bean casserole made with canned mushroom soup. My Japanese mom, Julia Child's fangirl, refused to make it because it was processed food. Now as a mom and adult myself, I realize the power of homema...
  • BROWN BUTTER SPICED SHRIMP; Intermediate Recipe

    Make a date worthy DELICIOUS dinner that pairs perfectly with a bottle of Pinot Noir or an ale in under 20 minutes! And spend the rest of your time relaxing with your sweetheart.
  • POTATO PARSNIP LATKES; Intermediate Recipe

    The holidays are typically filled with tradition, guests, and all the trimmings. The fact that 2020 puts a different spin on it isn't reason to despair though. In fact, in keeping with Hanukkah or Festival of Lights, as we look towards finding the bright side, this year may be...
  • BRAISED PORK with PRUNES; advanced recipe

    This recipe was inspired by nostalgia for travel - go away Covid!! - and the first time I visited friends in Paris way back in my 20s. I suddenly felt so cosmopolitan watching them throw a whole duck, prunes, dried branches of thyme, pinches of seasoning and some Pinot into a ...
  • CLAMS in FRAGRANT BROTH; intermediate recipe

    Growing-up Japanese in Philly, especially with a diehard Julia Child's fangirl like my mom, I had a lot of fusion cooking put in front of me as a kid. One of them was clear clam soup ( ushio-jiru ) on the reg so this recipe is a nod to my mom and Julia! The WOW flavor factor v...
  • GRILLED BEEF KEBABS; easy recipe

    The history and culture of Turkey were reasons, but I'd be lying if I admit it was really the food and spices that drew me back for a second visit. This time without a backpack. This recipe doesn't come with the gorgeous tapestries and sights of Istanbul, but it does pack an a...
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