Now let me preface this with a statement. I am not gluten free. But some of my friends are, so I’m learning to adapt recipes so they can be part of the yummy fun too. These Gluten-Free Chocolate Coconut Cookies are my first foray into that area. My original recipe uses a small amount of flour…
Kashkeh Bademjan – Persian Eggplant Dip
One of my favorite cuisines is Persian food. Not terribly mainstream, but some of my best childhood friends are Persian and introduced me to this fabulous world of flavor! My surprise sweet 16 party even consisted of beef and chicken kabob, roasted tomatoes, and rice. Needless to say, it’s a bit harder to pick up…
Szechuan Tea Eggs
Did you guys hear about how the FDA decided eggs and their delicious yolks aren’t terrible for you anymore? I’m glad it’s official now and we can celebrate by eating tons of them! Growing up, my parents never let me eat more than 1/4 of an egg’s yolk because of my cholesterol and the undeniable fact…
Strawberry Rhubarb Pies
Nothing says summer like strawberry rhubarb baked goods, especially when you can get the ingredients are from the farmers market! I love stopping by the Tower Grove market on Saturday before I run to the gym. It’s usually still cool and the sun isn’t oppressively beating down yet. This week, I snagged some rhubarb, gigantic green…
“Gawd, finally”*
This is it! I’ve finally succumb to that little voice inside my head (and the peer pressure) and have started seriously documenting my cooking adventures. I am thrilled to start sharing my favorite recipes and some unavoidable kitchen failures with everyone. Hope you will enjoy reading and testing these delicious foodstuffs as well! *Dustin’s feelings…