food & things with Christy Wang
if you’re looking for an easy summer vegetable dish to serve at your next party, this zucchini carpaccio is it. i served this at my spanish wine bar night and was surprised that it received as many compliments as it did! i was simply looking …
what i wanted: patatas bravas. what i hate doing: deep frying. my solution: tater tots! these tater tot bravas have everything i love about the spanish classic patatas bravas: crispy potatoes, a smoky tomato-pepper bravas sauce, and plenty of garlicky aioli, but significantly less work …
i love a hugo spritz, but i don’t love buying a bottle of st-germain elderflower liqueur just to use an ounce or two before it inevitably gets pushed to the back of my already too-full liquor cabinet. while perusing the alcohol aisle of trader joe’s …
my secret for sneaking more nutrients into my mom’s meals is… sauces. she’s always had a pretty small appetite, so it can be hard to get her to eat a lot at once. over time i realized that instead of trying to make bigger portions, …
I picked up a bunch of green garlic at the farmers market, and even though I’ve only had her for three days, she was already starting to yellow and wilt!! I needed to come up with a plan asap and scallion pancakes came to mind. …
i love kabocha and am always looking for ways to make vegetables feel more fun while also letting their natural flavors shine. roasting brings out kabocha’s natural sweetness, and pairing it with a simple curry mayo gives it just enough richness and spice without overpowering …