I fell in love with lentil soup out of a sense of obligation. On a cold winter day on an early trip to Paris, I stepped inside a small bistro to get out of a frigid winter mist. Why ever did I book a trip to France in January, I wondered? Shivering and cold, all I thought I … [Read more...] about Recipe: Easy, Versatile Lentil Soup
Recipe: Spicy Turkish Chicken Wings with Chili-Oregano Salt
This recipe was developed by food journalist Robyn Eckhardt for the remarkable book Instanbul and Beyond: Exploring the Diverse Cuisines of Turkey. We ate them as part of the conversation we had for my podcast, Hungry for Words. You can listen here. This is her version of the … [Read more...] about Recipe: Spicy Turkish Chicken Wings with Chili-Oregano Salt
Recipe: Easy Grilled Lamb with Rosemary & Olives and Instant Pot White Beans
This easy grilled lamb dish is my favorite recipe from The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry. In the book, it's listed by its French name, Agneau grillé mariné aux olives, artichauts et tomates. High quality olives make all the difference in this dish, so don’t skimp. Go … [Read more...] about Recipe: Easy Grilled Lamb with Rosemary & Olives and Instant Pot White Beans
Recipe: Miso-Marinated Black Cod
In October 2018, I donned some unattractive kitchen whites and spent two jet lagged, caffeine-fueled days at the Tokyo Sushi Academy. Many lessons and stories came out of those 48 hours. Among them, this recipe for miso-marinated black cod, now one of my go-to dishes. I … [Read more...] about Recipe: Miso-Marinated Black Cod
Recipe: Easy Peppermint Bark
A confession: I don't like chocolate. I don't loathe it, I just don't love it. This news always takes people by surprise. Somehow by the mere fact of my gender, it's assumed that I must immediately be in love with all things dark and sweet. However, taste can be so highly … [Read more...] about Recipe: Easy Peppermint Bark
