With this post I’m starting a series called “Signature Dishes,” which will be a set of my most-used recipes and dishes. I’ll tell you ahead of time this first one is a bit weird, so I thought I’d get it out of the way early. It’s definitely not for everyone the way I make it,… Read More Signature Dishes: Death Salad
Today we’re going to look at sunomono, which is a class of Japanese pickled salads. Specifically we’ll dive into two varieties that are relatively common in America, the cucumber-seaweed variety and the carrot-radish version that’s often found served with Vietnamese food. Along with the latter recipe I’ve included a simple entree of pan-fried salmon to… Read More Sunomono Salads
Once upon a time I discovered antipasto for the first time. I was inspired! A combination of flavors and textures iconic of Italian snacking, with every part ritzy enough for my pointlessly expensive tastes! What could be better! I’d had what I now recognize as antipasto plenty of times, but I’d never approached it thoughtfully… Read More The Reinvention of Caprese
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