Recipes
Roasted Eggplant with Garlic and Mint
This roasted eggplant with garlic and mint reinforces two cooking truths that I’ve accepted over the past couple years. The first, which I learned...
Recipes
Bun Cha- Rice Noodle Salad with Herbs and Pork Meatballs
When it came to Asian noodles, I used to find anything other than instant ramen intimidating. After all, there were strange sauces, herbs I...
Main Dishes
Bo Nuong Xa- Grilled Lemongrass Beef
My favorite beaches in Hawaii? Waimea, Hanalei, and Lanikai are certainly near the top of the list, but I’ve got another favorite right here...
Main Dishes
Thit Heo Kho- Vietnamese Pork in Caramel Sauce
More than a couple friends and former roommates have marveled at my ability, or perhaps willingness is a better word, to eat the same...
Main Dishes
Ca Tim Dau Hu Kho- Braised Eggplant with Tofu
Although there are plenty of vegan and/or vegetarian recipes here on Girl Cooks World, there’s only one with tofu. It’s not that I dislike...
Recipes
Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto
Oh risotto. You’re such a lovely dish and I don’t know why you suffer with such an unfair reputation of being difficult to make. ...
Recipes
Ocopa Arequipena- Peruvian Potatoes with Spicy Cheese Sauce
I’m sure glad I didn’t do a Google image search for Ocopa Arequipena before I decided to make this recipe. It’s a pretty safe...
My Cooking Adventures
Roasted Kabocha Squash with Oregano and Mint
As much as I love reading specific-themed food blogs (dessert, vegan, healthy), I could never write one myself. Why? If you haven’t noticed, I’m...
Main Dishes
Quick and Healthy Zucchini and Spinach Pesto
Last time I was on a cleanse I made some raw zucchini noodles with a sun-dried tomato pesto. I liked it so much that...
Drinks
Lemongrass and Ginger Tea
The universe, it appears, has been plotting to get me to spend less time on my computer. At least that’s the message I’m getting. ...