food & things with Christy Wang
this recipe was inspired by the cutest appetizer i had at a friend’s party. his version used blinis with crème fraîche, strawberries, and balsamic caviar, and i couldn’t stop thinking about what a perfect bite-sized hors d’eouvres they wore! while being relatively effort (especially if …
my friend served the cutest, fanciful appetizer at a party recently: blinis topped with crème fraîche, strawberries, and these tiny balsamic pearls that looked just like caviar. i immediately knew i wanted to recreate it with a summery, savory twist. then i looked up balsamic …
my mom has never really been a fan of raw vegetables. part of that is preference, but part of it is practical too — raw vegetables can be harder on her stomach with IBS, and because she’s also more cautious about foodborne illness risk, she …
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 …