food & things with Christy Wang
I really believe every Thanksgiving table needs something acidic. In between the bites of mashed potatoes and mac and cheese, things start to feel… heavy. Full. Maybe a little gross. The thing that saves me? Those bright, tangy bites that break through all the fat …
My miso-butter sweet potatoes are kind of a Thanksgiving classic at this point, but if you’re craving something with a little more heat, these are the ones. They’ve got all the cozy fondant potato things going on — golden edges, soft centers, and a glossy, …
I’m a big fan of the one-pot chicken and rice soup. One of my go-to versions uses dried shiitake and bok choy for a chinese twist. This version has sweet potato chunks simmered in it, inspired by bon appetit’s feel-better chicken rice soup (circa 2018!), …
I’m a sucker for mushrooms at the farmers market. If there’s a deal on a bag of “ugly” shiitakes or maitake bits, you can bet I’m bringing them home with me. They may not look perfect, but once they hit the pan (or in this …
what makes this recipe extra special is that it’s a dupe of the spicy shrimp and angel hair pasta my mom and i used to get from the nordstrom cafe (tbt to when those still existed in the bay area). back in high school, we’d …
this is one of those easy weeknight dinners that looks fancy, tastes like summer, and comes together in one dish (we love minimal cleanup). the cherry tomatoes get all jammy and sweet in the oven, the cod stays buttery and flaky, and the whole thing …