edible ventures

My first exposure to Thai food was many years ago, and the dish was tom yum gai, an explosively flavorful soup.  I fell in love immediately....

Well hello, fall comfort food.  Thank you for turning up on my dinner plate. This is such an easy dish that showcases some incredible fa...

Beef with broccoli was always one of my favorite things to order in Chinese restaurants. I had oodles of broccoli in the fridge that needed...

In honor of World Vegetarian Day (yes, that's a real thing, apparently), I made a delicious, meatless pasta dinner tonight. It features...

I'm sure I've said it before, but risotto is the ultimate comfort food for me. It's relaxing to make, and incredibly satisfying...

No, this is not a recipe for hot pink play-dough. On the contrary - it's a recipe for a sophisticated, yet simple and healthy dip. Thi...

We've discussed polenta before, and my intense love of this apparently controversial grain. The texture isn't for everyone, I suppo...

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. When you restrict your beef intake to a once a month thing (as I do), you'd better ...

My husband and I love Mexican food. It's bordering on an obsession, really. I almost never make it at home, though, and I'm seekin...

Our enjoyment of asparagus season continues. Here it takes the form of a delicious, refreshing soup. And I'd like to make a (strong) r...

This is one of those easy midweek meals that you can throw together in a pinch. It's tasty and healthy, but doesn't pack a huge fla...

I work adjacent to Chinatown in downtown Los Angeles. When we go for Chinese on a workday, there is usually a group of us and we share seve...