I think part of the reason why I’ve never been into baking sweets is because when I do, I end up eating half the pan. If say I make lemon bars to bring to work? Half are gone by the … Continue reading
Brownies for Two (well, maybe one)
Category Archives: American, European & Fusion Recipes
Quick Apple Crumble Perfect for a Craving
I absolutely love the combination of flour, brown sugar, and butter. I have been known to mix the three ingredients together and carry it around in a baggy to snack on. Okay, this was back in college, but anyways…The one … Continue reading
Saucy Soy Sloppy Joe Sliders
I used to swear by Hunt’s Manwich Bold Sloppy Joe Sauce, but then for the Super Bowl (yes it has taken me a while to post this :-)), I thought I’d try my hand at a homemade sauce. I used … Continue reading
Vegetarian Gochujang Burgers
There is this restaurant in Westwood just south of Wilshire in Los Angeles called Fundamental that has this amazing sandwhich with Gochujang Korean hot pepper paste and semame-ish pickled bean sprouts. Here I’ve created a vegetarian version using soy Gimme Lean … Continue reading
Cheesy Mushroom Sliders
These mushroom sliders rock! My friend Marc got the recipe from our friend Jason and when I tried them OH MY! No wonder he was raving. Hawaiian sweet bread with cream cheese and other goodies really come together in this … Continue reading
Pasta alla Norma: Spaghetti with Eggplant & Tomatoes
I had never heard of pasta alla norma until today after making eggplant and tomato spaghetti on a whim last night. I did a quick search to see if it was a traditional dish and it turns out it is! … Continue reading
Vegetarian BBQ Meatballs
I made these veggie bbq meatballs for a Christmas party potluck. I ended up mixing up a modified version of this homemade bbq sauce with a bottle of pre-made Korean BBQ sauce, but you could use your favorite bbq sauce. The meatballs … Continue reading
Pineapple Upsidedown Cake
I baked a moist cake! This is actually very exciting because every time I bake, it is hit or miss. Not just baking, anything dessert-like is a bit tough for me. Notice that this is my first dessert post? :-). … Continue reading
Caramel Tomatoes
I got the idea for these tomatoes from a recipe I received in an email. I am not sure how I got the email, but I could have sworn the recipe came from Cook’s Country, but when I searched for … Continue reading
Rich & Hearty Vegetarian Pot Pie
This recipe for vegetarian pot pie is rich and hearty and uses Trader Joe’s puff pastry for the crust and a roux of olive oil and flour, Better than Bouillon Mushroom Base, and milk to give richness to the gravy. The mushroom … Continue reading