Category Archives: carrots

Pork Bánh mì

There are very few things better than a delicious, fresh bánh mì from the Eden Center in Falls Church, Virginia. Yes, you can get one other places too. I have also had plenty of good and great bánh mì in Manhattan … finish reading Pork Bánh mì

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Halibut, Braised Lentils, and Roasted Potatoes and Fennel

Sometimes when I go to grocery store, I know exactly what I want to cook with the fish or chicken I buy, while other times, like this, I have absolutely no clue. After picking up a couple nice pieces of … finish reading Halibut, Braised Lentils, and Roasted Potatoes and Fennel

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Root Vegetables: Tips, Tricks and Recipes

Just a few weeks ago, I tried something that I haven’t done on this blog before. I picked an ingredient, in that case fennel, and gave readers some tips, tricks and a few recipes for cooking the funny little vegetable. … finish reading Root Vegetables: Tips, Tricks and Recipes

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Winter Beef Stew: Bourguignon Style

Almost anytime I have gone to eat at restaurants in the winter, they will have some sort of heavy meat offering, whether it is a stew, pot pie, or a hunk of beef with root vegetables.  With the onset of … finish reading Winter Beef Stew: Bourguignon Style

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Vietnamese Pork with Pickled Daikon and Carrots

I guess maybe you are sensing a theme here.  Asian influenced spiced chicken salad last entry, now something a bit more near and dear to my heart stomach: Vietnamese food.  I am really just learning how to make some of … finish reading Vietnamese Pork with Pickled Daikon and Carrots

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Sauteed Chicken Tenders with Spicey Braised Mixed Vegetables

Sometimes simple is good.  In fact, when it comes to cooking, simple is often very good.  So many restaurants and chefs try to use way too many components that the simple flavors from vegetables and meats are lost.  Last night, … finish reading Sauteed Chicken Tenders with Spicey Braised Mixed Vegetables

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