Thai Peanut Noodles
We eat stir-fry at least twice a month. (Nick would eat it more often, if I let him.) Our favorite version includes sesame oil and... Read more
Category: Recipes
Root Beer Glazed Pork Chops
We commonly cook with beer. We pour it into chili. We combine it with garlic and broth to boil brats. We even add it to... Read more
Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya
Yesterday I texted Nick to ask if he wanted to make jambalaya for dinner. Because it was Fat Tuesday. And because he loves spicy Cajun... Read more
Orange Cake
Emily is usually the confectioner in our house, mostly because I don’t like to measure things out when I cook. This recipe, however, is right... Read more
Glazed Carrots with Orange and Ginger
This isn’t the first time we’ve made this dish, and it won’t be the last. In How to Cook Everything, Mark Bittman suggests quick glazing... Read more
Grilled Fish with Orange Glaze
Well, the other half of The Culinary Couple is writing tonight. I may not have the eloquence of my counterpart, but I do know a... Read more
Orange Vinaigrette
I spent the weekend in New England with my favorite ladies and celebrated the upcoming nuptials of one of my dearest friends. It was a... Read more
Sweet and Salty Cake
We hosted a dinner party on Saturday night. We kept it simple with two types of chili: one with meat and one with black beans... Read more
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Due to a last minute trip last weekend to see my brother before he leaves again for London, we kept our Super Bowl festivities to... Read more
Truffle Brownies in an Empty House
What happens when a girl is left alone with a pan of brownies? She buys ice cream. At least that’s what I do. Nick suggested... Read more