food & things with Christy Wang
This feels like a cozy, fall take on a caprese — all the same tomato-cheese-basil energy but served baked and warm. Instead of fresh tomatoes, everything roasts low and slow until the cherry tomatoes turn jammy, the garlic turns soft and buttery, and the olive …
This is probably the most shocking thing I could ever show up to Friendsgiving with, because if you know me, you know I am a lifelong onion-hater. But these french onion mashed potatoes are one of the few exceptions. The onions cook low and slow …
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 don’t drink as much alcohol as I used to, but I also hate ordering mocktails at bars because there’s a 50-50 chance they cost $15 and taste like juice!! This bruleed cara cara shiso spritz, though, is different. It’s bright, complex, and honestly made …
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!), …