food & things with Christy Wang
when it’s 92 degrees out and the late-summer heatwave (or what we call an indian summer) makes turning on the stove feel impossible, i reach for dishes like this. cold silken tofu is the ultimate no-cook canvas — cool, creamy, and refreshing. add wedges of …
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 …
If you’re anything like me, summer calls for something cool and refreshing. This cold udon bowl is quickly becoming one of my go-tos — the broth is light and tangy, the toppings are crisp and allows the fresh summer produce to shine, and best of …
A few years ago, my parents spent a few weeks exploring Mexico City. Every time I’d facetime my mom, she’d talk about this “roasted sliced mushroom dish” she had fallen in love with — turns out, it’s a portobello carpaccio! We actually had it again …