These Classic Fish Cakes have all the same great flavor as a Maryland crab cake, but at a fraction of the cost. With big pieces of fresh cod in every bite, they’re bursting with flavor thanks to Old Bay seasoning, Dijon mustard, and lots of fresh herbs (parsley, dill, and chives). Fish cakes make a quick and easy appetizer, main course, or snack. Once pan fried, serve them with a quick and easy homemade tartare sauce, the perfect complement for both cod cakes and crab cakes alike! Enjoy alongside a…
Continue ReadingSoy Sauce Eggs with Jammy Yolks (Shoyu Tamago)
What Are Soy Sauce Eggs? Soy sauce eggs (also called shoyu tamago) are slow boiled, 7 minute eggs with a jammy center that marinate in a soy sauce and garlic mixture overnight. Once peeled, the eggs infuse with the marinade and take on a deep brown color. This is total chef’s food (rich, umami, and cheap): exactly the kind of meal I’d want to eat after a long night working in a kitchen. If you’re a ramen lover, you’re likely already familiar with soy marinated eggs, which are often served…
Continue ReadingLemon Poppy Seed Muffins with Lemon Glaze
Bright, Citrusy, & Ready In Just 30 Minutes! There’s something irresistible about biting into a warm, bakery‑style lemon poppy seed muffin: the golden, gently domed top gives way to a moist, tender crumb that bursts with fresh citrus. Tiny poppy seeds add a delicate crunch, while a tangy Greek‑yogurt base keeps each bite light (never greasy) and softly springy. A quick lemon glaze drizzled over the still‑warm muffins amps up the zing and adds just the right touch of pastry‑shop gloss—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a mid‑afternoon pick‑me‑up. I am…
Continue Reading20-Minute Shirred Eggs with Asparagus
Ingredient Notes How to bake eggs Baked eggs come in many forms, but shirred eggs are a real showstopper. Something magical happens when you combine eggs, heavy cream, and fresh herbs. The word that comes to mind is luscious. Think impossibly creamy, yet light; elegant, yet homey. They’re the best of all possibilities, and while they take a little more forethought than making scrambled eggs or a perfect fried egg, I assure you they are worth it. How long to bake eggs Let’s start with prep time. A mere 5…
Continue Reading35-Minute Tandoori Oven-Roasted Carrots
What is tandoori? Tandoori can refer to both a method of cooking (in a tandoor, or a large clay pot), as well as a flavor profile. In this recipe, I use a tandoori spice blend — comprised of paprika, cumin, coriander, garlic, ginger, and cardamom — to flavor oven roasted carrots. Is it spicy? Tandoori is not spicy, but rather has a lot of warm notes. However, when it is mixed with yogurt (as it is here), I find it to be extremely mild. It’s full of flavor, but not…
Continue ReadingCreamy Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Quiche
This Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Quiche is a fall staple in our house! It’s oh so creamy, has lots of fresh sage, and is easy to make. For all your butternut squash lovers out there, it’s a home run. (P.S. If you love squash as much as we do, be sure to try these Butternut Squash Lasagna Roll Ups asap!!) What is quiche? Quiche is essentially whisked eggs and dairy (milk, heavy cream, whatever you like!) baked until just set in the center. You can add as many toppings…
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