Happy Chinese New Year! It is the Year of the Rabbit, a kinder and gentler year, according to Chinese Astrology. I, myself, am a Monkey – no smart remarks, thank you. To celebrate, I’m trying out several dim sum style dishes, and I’m starting with Vegetarian Pot Stickers. The concept of dim sum is similar…
Warm & Creamy Mango Rice Pudding
Maybe it’s because it’s winter, but we’ve had a real yen for warm, creamy foods, lately. That’s extended to dessert, too. Our latest fixation? Rice pudding. These chilly days and evenings just call out for it, you know? It’s like a Snuggie in a bowl. Just to keep it interesting, I’ve been playing with the…
Pasta Fagioli e Cavolo* (Pasta With Beans & Kale)
I’m starting to warm up to kale. It took awhile, and some peer pressure. And guilt. One of my favorite ways to disguise ->ahem!<- incorporate kale in meals, is to add it to pasta. We do love pasta around here, and I’ve got to admit that – aside from calling out for pizza –…
