Fluffy Riced Potatoes
The size of cut potatoes is key to boiling and then gently simmering them without overcooking. Continue reading Fluffy Riced Potatoes
Author: jonathantn
Social worker, community organizer and bon vivant.
Trey and Vivian’s Shrimp Stir Fry
My family in Hong Kong showed us a simple shrimp stir fry in our new wok. Continue reading Trey and Vivian’s Shrimp Stir Fry
Microwaved Egg Scramble
Tasty scrambled eggs cannot be achieved by cooking them in the microwave for full minute or two. Progressively shorter cooking time intervals and stirring the eggs between those intervals ensures a moist, fluffy texture for scrambled eggs. Continue reading Microwaved Egg Scramble
All Abuzz about Blue Honey Bistro in Germantown
I hesitated to write anything about this restaurant, because I don’t want to fight everyone else for a reservation in the future. Continue reading All Abuzz about Blue Honey Bistro in Germantown
Chicken and Rice Soup
Fresh chicken breasts or a roasted rotisserie chicken make this soup versatile and easy. Continue reading Chicken and Rice Soup
Summer Tomato and Zucchini Galette
Treat yourself to the summer harvest of tomatoes and zucchini ripened in the heat of late July in a baked French galette. Continue reading Summer Tomato and Zucchini Galette
Least Woke Curried Chicken and Rice
I called this the least woke curried chicken and rice recipe, because I probably stole ideas from sources I’ve not bothered to trace. Continue reading Least Woke Curried Chicken and Rice
Chargrilled Smoke Sausages with Spicy Cherry Glaze
Summer cherries and cayenne pepper lend a sweet zip to chargrilled sausage. Continue reading Chargrilled Smoke Sausages with Spicy Cherry Glaze
Chinese Lump Noodles in Mushroom Broth
The scissor motion of the chopsticks in the flour, salt and water makes small lumps or ropes of dumplings. Add just enough water absorb all loose flour. Continue reading Chinese Lump Noodles in Mushroom Broth
Bottled salad dressing is a sign of defeat
Bottled dressing sends a message that you didn’t care enough about yourself or the people you cook for to make your own homemade salad dressing from scratch. Continue reading Bottled salad dressing is a sign of defeat
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