The Cocktail Cabinet: Whiskey: The Essential Recipes Every Whiskey & Bourbon Lover Should Know, written by Kara Newman with illustrations by Giacomo Bagnara, features an exciting collection of 50 whiskey and bourbon-based drink recipes in a compact card format. A few highlights include the Blackthorn, Godfather, Morning Glory, New York Sour, and Whiskey Smash. I…
Kkwabaegi (Korean Twisted Doughnuts) and Centreville, Virginia
A recipe for Kkwabaegi (Korean Twisted Doughnuts) inspired by our time in Centreville, Virginia! These yeast-based doughnuts are twisted, deep-fried, and coated in cinnamon sugar. Centreville Since moving back to Virginia a couple of years ago, Centreville has become a frequent stop for food. The area is packed with fantastic restaurants, shops, and plenty of…
French-Style Pilaf Rice and French Cooking Academy
French Cooking Academy: 100 Essential Recipes for the Home Cook, written by Stephane Nguyen with Kate Blenkiron, features a wonderful collection of sweet and savory recipes from across France for every occasion. A few highlights include Tomato and Mustard Feuilleté, Lyonnaise Bistro Salad, Braised Lamb Shanks in Port Wine, Fish with Saffron Velouté Sauce, and…
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
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A recipe for Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins! These sweet muffins are perfect for fall with the addition of pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and mini chocolate chips. These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are a wonderful way of using up any extra pumpkin puree during the fall baking season. They also come together in only about…
Sakura Martini and The Cocktail Cabinet: Gin
The Cocktail Cabinet: Gin: The Essential Recipes Every Gin Lover Should Know, written by Kara Newman with illustrations by Giacomo Bagnara, features an exciting collection of 50 gin-based cocktail recipes in a fun card format. A few highlights include the Aviation, Bee’s Knees, Gin Daisy, Silver Fizz, and Turf Club. I will also be sharing…
Sweet Potato Tempura
A recipe for Sweet Potato Tempura! Purple sweet potatoes are thinly sliced, lightly coated in batter, and fried until golden. Chad and I had a date night a couple of months ago at Genki Izakaya in Fairfax, Virginia. Everything we tried was fantastic, but I especially loved the Japanese-style sweet potato fries with miso honey…
Vermicelli Soup with Fried Hellim and Dinner Tonight
Dinner Tonight: Simple Meals Full of Mediterranean Flavor, written by Meliz Berg, features an exciting collection of dinners for every day of the week with vibrant ingredients and minimal prep. A few highlights include Grilled Cypriot Breakfast Gabira, One-Pot Spiced Beef Linguine, Köfte Kebabs & Garlic Sauce, Hellimli Lasagne, and Orange Drizzle Loaf Cake with…
Pumpkin Spice Syrup
A recipe for homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup! Pumpkin puree and spices are simmered with sugar and water to create a warming, comforting addition to fall-themed drinks. This Pumpkin Spice Syrup is such a fun, seasonal option to add a bit of fall flavor to coffee and other beverages. It also comes together with minimal effort….
Babi Kecap (Kecap Manis-Braised Pork) and Mortar & Pestle
Mortar & Pestle: Classic Indonesian Recipes for the Modern Kitchen, written by Patricia Tanumihardja and Juliana Evari Suparman, features a vibrant collection of over 80 authentic family recipes paired with beautiful stories and engaging photos. A few highlights include Roti Bakso (Sweet Pork Buns), Ayam Goreng Kuning (Turmeric Fried Chicken), Siomay Bandung (Stuffed Vegetables), Otak…
Basler Leckerli and Basel, Switzerland
A recipe for Basler Leckerli inspired by our time in Basel, Switzerland! These fragrant, chewy cookies are packed with warming spices, citrus, and almonds. Earlier this year, we spent two wonderful weeks in Switzerland! I will be sharing our experiences in a series of blog posts. Today, I am covering our day trip to Basel…
Cantonese Salt and Pepper Squid and This is a Book About Street Food
This is a Book About Street Food, written by Brendan Pang, features a flavorful collection of 60 recipes inspired his travels across Asian street markets. A few highlights include Taiwanese Beef Noodles, Vietnamese Steamed Pork Buns, Mauritian Split Pea Flatbread (Dhal Puri), Roti Canai with Butter Bean Curry, and Hong Kong Egg Tarts. I will…