No cooking experience in New Zealand would be complete without rustling up a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs shepherd’s pie. Known by many names and local variations elsewhere (i.e. cottage pie, Cumberland, Pâté chinois), this version has a distinctive lamb mince in the stead of beef or mutton. Having been in Marlborough for a bit over a month … Continue reading Shepherd’s Pie w/ New Zealand Lamb
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Roasted Chicken w/ Strawberry Avocado Salsa
Despite the frigid temperatures outside, when I’m inside and looking out my window, all I see is bright, blue skies and sunshine. So I’m pretending it’s Springtime and cooking lots of fresh, flavorful dishes. As much as I love all the heavy, comforting foods of winter, sometimes I crave bright, bold flavors. I was shopping … Continue reading Roasted Chicken w/ Strawberry Avocado Salsa
Curried Cauliflower Steaks w/ Spicy Ginger-Soy Soba Noodles
There are days when I simply must have a bowl of noodles. Today was one of those days, but instead of going the Italian route with it, I decided to create something with a bit of an Asian flare. I chose a soba noodle for a few reasons. Firstly, they cook super fast, in under … Continue reading Curried Cauliflower Steaks w/ Spicy Ginger-Soy Soba Noodles
Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup
It’s raining here in LA, and whenever it rains, I always want to curl up with a blanket, a good book and a steamy bowl of soul-warming soup. I’ve had a minor crush on mushrooms lately, so this is perfection in a bowl for me. It comes together in under 20 minutes, so it’s great … Continue reading Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup
Harissa Lamb Burger w/ Feta
I’ve been making a similar meatball version of this for years, and they’re always the number one requested menu item from my clients for their parties. While I usually reserve the harissa to make the sauce on the meatballs, I decided for this burger version to add it right into the patty so you get … Continue reading Harissa Lamb Burger w/ Feta
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