Big News and Spring Rolls
My posts have been relatively light on the life side of the life update to recipe ratio, but that’s not because we haven’t had lots going on! First of all,...
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My Quest for the BEST Veggie Burger
Veggie burgers are interesting. There are so many possible variations that look quite similar, but really taste very different based on subtle variations in spicing and texture. Since falling in...
Of Sinners and Saints: Fried Quinoa with Bacon and Kale
This dish attracted my attention because it was different– it takes “super foods” like quinoa and kale and then fries them with bacon. The wok was perfect for making sure that...
Taco Tuesday: Tortilla Coast
So let’s be honest, the only thing this place has going for it is it’s proximity the House and Senate office buildings and the easy stumble back to our house. Oh,...
Gluten-Free Lemon Pepper Fusilli with Bacon, Peas and Asparagus
If only global warming could have been embraced as quickly as gluten intolerance, I think we’d have gotten something done by now. Even if you personally have not been diagnosed...
One Part Sushi, One Part Spring Roll, One Great Lunch
So while trying to decide what to do with the rest of the mango-ginger dipping sauce (because I know you’ve all been dying to know what I’d do with the rest...
Taco Tuesday: Oyamel
Oyamel has a fantastic happy hour menu: $5 for margaritas, wine or beer; $4 for fabulous ceviche, two tacos of several varieties, or chipotle meatballs. Unfortunately, the hours of said...
Going Rogue
Courtney and I finally made it to Rogue 24 this weekend to try the twenty four course Journey menu. We may have been on the early side for Rogue– it...
Spicy Smoked Maple Tofu with Garlic Maple Kale and Rice
I’ve been eating out far too much lately, so last night I decided I’d try to compensate by staying in and cooking at home on a Saturday night. I didn’t...
Bringing Florida Home: Coconut Shrimp with Mango-Ginger Dipping Sauce
I know it must seem as if the Messy Kitchen has been empty lately… and I suppose it sort of has. It’s summer and I’m never home. We recently got...