A few years ago, when Liviu and I were visiting our friend Michelle in Florida, she made a tasty gochujang noodle dish for us for dinner. It was a bit spicy and a bit sour and the gochujang – red chili paste used in Korean cooking – was a bit sweet and gave good heat … More Gochujang Noodle Bowls Two Ways
I feel like the bundt cake is the hero of the holiday season: it’s festive, simple to put together, and is the perfect size for sharing. Last year, I made this Chocolate Mocha Candy Cane Cake for Christmas when it was just the two of us. Now that I’ve made a few tweaks to the … More Chocolate Mocha Candy Cane Cake
Today, I’m finally bringing one of my favorite recipes to Flavor Outpost: romesco sauce! Romesco is traditionally a tomato-based sauce that originated in Spain, and typically accompanies fish or vegetables. I remember eating it for the first time not in Spain, but at a wood-fired restaurant in Richmond, Virginia where it was served with wood-fired … More Romesco Sauce
Growing up, I always looked forward to French Bread Pizza night. My mom would occasionally pick some up in the freezer section of the grocery store, and we would chow down on them for dinner. It never occurred to me to make my own until recently; I had an entire loaf of French bread left … More Caprese French Bread Pizza
Growing up, I wasn’t a huge fan of mayonnaise. Sure, I’d slather it on a burger from time to time, and I’d eat a bit of potato salad at a picnic, but I found the look, smell, and taste of it off-putting. After my freshman year of college, I visited Europe for the first time, … More Speedy Immersion Blender Mayonnaise
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