food & things with Christy Wang
these vietnamese pate crostini were one of the surprise favorites at our vietnamese wine bar party, and they also happened to be the easiest thing i made all night. the best part? the pâté does about 80% of the work. all you have to do …
i made these shrimp skewers for our vietnamese wine bar party, and they ended up being one of my favorite bites of the night! it was also a perfect teamwork dish — the boy took care of marinating and cooking the shrimp, using a blend …
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 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 …
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 …