Month: November 2009
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Biscuits with Sausage Gravy
I swear that in a past life somewhere I was a Southern girl because I love all heavy foods, especially biscuits and gravy. One Saturday morning I woke up and all I could think about was making and eating biscuits and gravy- so I did. I adapted the recipe, which was originally in Food &Wine […]
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Guest Blog #1: Cucumbers and Sam Jang Sauce
Last weekend we threw a dumpling party, at the request of Cindy. Don’t worry, those posts are coming. Anyways, AYoo brought over an appetizer of cucumbers and pepper paste, which I thought was delicious and hit the spot. I’ve been to some Korean restaurants where this sauce is way to salty, but this one was […]
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Barbecued Chicken Salad Sandwiches
I’m a fan of salad sandwiches- egg salad, potato salad, tuna salad, and now chicken salad. I came across this article in the SF Chronicle one weekend and have made it several times since then. It’s great for hiking trips, camping trips, or just plain lunch. I like to use leftover rotisserie chicken meat- especially […]
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Crispy Falafel With Yogurt Dip
I’ve always enjoyed eating Mediterranean food, especially falafel. But I never liked the fact that it was deep fried, which negated the fact that I was eating a vegetarian meal (in my mind). So I was happy when I stumbled on a healthier falafel recipe in my Real Simple magazine. As usual, here is the […]
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Hummus
I got this recipe from an old coworker (Thanks Ziad!). It’s a classic recipe and never fails to appease the crowds. You can eat hummus on its own (with some pita or naan), on sandwiches, with falafel, or some fresh veggies. Ingredients 2 cans of garbanzo beans 3 Tbsp Tahini sauce (Berkeley Bowl, Whole Foods, […]