One of the best food discoveries I made travelling through Thailand was fish cakes. Lovely, light, fresh, crispy cakes with loads of flavor in one simple bite. These were a revelation, and something I was determined to master myself. One resort I stayed at in northern Thailand had a cocktail party for guests that featured a demonstration of fish cake making. I took notes. … [Read more...] about Simple Thai Shrimp Cakes
Fruit and Vegetables
Thai Curry Paste
I don’t know that this recipe qualifies as a true, authentic curry paste, but it’s my version of a simple condiment that adds loads of Thai flavor to anything, from simple soups or stir-fries to rice or noodles and Thai Shrimp cakes. And the ingredients are available at almost any grocery these days, so no need for any special expeditions. I like to make a batch of this to … [Read more...] about Thai Curry Paste
Peas with Pancetta, Mint and Crème Fraiche
I am still waiting for the bounty of spring vegetables to arrive. It’s almost here, but has not fully taken over, and it’s a few more weeks to the opening of the Farmer’s Market. So in the meantime, my need for something green leads me back to my favorite way of preparing that old standby, frozen peas. Fresh mint, crispy, salty pancetta and creamy crème fraiche make … [Read more...] about Peas with Pancetta, Mint and Crème Fraiche
Bacon Glazed Parsnips
Spring is about to be bustin’ out all over, but the bounty of fresh seasonal vegetables isn’t quite here yet. So give this underrated root vegetable a try, in a recipe proving once again that everything is better with bacon. And this dish couldn’t be easier. Bacon Glazed Parsnips 6 parsnips 6 strips of bacon Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Peel the … [Read more...] about Bacon Glazed Parsnips
Rhubarb Crumb Cake
Every time I buy rhubarb at the grocery, at any store, the cashier has to ask me what it is and then struggles to find it on the produce code chart. Is it a vegetable or a fruit (technically a vegetable, by the way)? Once a cashier suggested I memorize the code to make it easier on everyone. Inevitably, this leads to the question “What do you do with it?” And on the … [Read more...] about Rhubarb Crumb Cake
