food & things with Christy Wang
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 …
There’s something so satisfying about building the perfect little bite, and these calamari crostini check every box: crunchy, creamy, briny, herby. They come together with just a few pantry staples and are perfect for a summer bbq, a tapas night at home, or honestly, when …
Carrot cake is one of those things I want to love more than I actually do. The idea of it — warm spices! something crunchy! bits of sweetness! sounds perfect. But most versions go way overboard on the sugar, and the result ends up more …