Main Dishes

Bittersweet and White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Bittersweet and white chocolate chip cookies... because sometimes you just need a cookie.  And not some overpriced, packaged, gritty gluten-free cookie, but one hot...

Spicy Sweet and Sour Tamarind Shrimp

My mother commented not too long ago that I post a lot of shrimp recipes… and she’s totally right.  That’s because shrimp is inexpensive,...

Khukara Ko Polau- Nepali Chicken Fried Rice

Although it shares the same name, this dish is probably very different than other chicken fried rice dishes you’ve had in the past.  Besides...

Bangur Bhutuwa- Nepali Spicy Stir Fried Pork

I know I write this just about every time I post a pork recipe, but I really need to start making pork more often. ...

Sweet Onion and Corn Cheddar Grits

Why, oh, why did it take me so long to discover grits?  I’ve been a pretty big fan of their Italian cousin, polenta, for...

Smoky Bacon and Cheddar Shrimp and Grits

I did a fair amount of research before creating this dish for the blog.  And you know what I found?  The vast majority of the recipes are...

Chicken Souvlaki

Want to know one of the best things about living in Hawaii?  You know, besides the great beaches, amazing surf and perfect weather?  Grilling...

Baked Shrimp with Feta

I can’t think of a better recipe to wrap up my first week of Greek cooking than this baked shrimp with feta.  Apparently it’s...

Garlicky Kale with Toasted Coconut

I’ve always loved kale but have struggled to find ways to incorporate more of it into my diet.  My two go-to recipes are green...

Grilled Fish Wrapped in Grape Leaves with Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce

Here’s another food on a stick recipe for you guys, although this one is a little more fancy-pants than the kind I usually post...