by @girlfromcalifornia - food, travel, life
Like most of you, I’m remaking some of my go-to recipes with pantry staples and shelf-stable items. Curry is an easy one because once you have the base and spices, you can add in whatever you had in your fridge or freezer. The Base: 1 Read More
Another childhood favorite of mine. Zhajiangmian, similar to but different from Korean jajangmyeon, is made with fermented soybean paste. Salty, thick, with just a touch of sweetness, it goes great over your favorite noodles or zoodles. Ingredients: 1 king oyster mushroom, minced 1/4 lb ground Read More
Thai basil chicken (Pad Krapow) is so flavorful and easy to whip up. In these quarantine times – frozen chicken breast, green beans, and birds eye chilis are your best friend. This recipe feeds 2 Christy’s.. use your best judgment on if that’s one or Read More
I’ve been eating a lot of congee lately – my freezer is full of chicken broth and there’s few breakfasts more perfect than a cozy bowl of chicken congee. But, what happens when I don’t have chicken soup and want something a little bit more Read More
What is a Chopped Cheese? From the always trusty Wikipedia: “Chopped Cheese, also known as “a chop cheese”, is a type of sandwich originating from New York City. Found in bodegas throughout the Bronx and Harlem, it is made on a grill with ground beef, Read More
Peanut noodles were a popular dish in 10-year-old-Christy’s repertoire (and also one of five things in said repertoire). As a 10 year old I would smother my noodles in lao gan ma chili crisp – clearly, not much has changed. This recipe makes enough sauce Read More