Monday night was spent indoors as the snow fell over the Northern Virginia area. Once again for dinner we looked to a recipe sent to me from Toan Thai which featured another from Helen’s Kitchen – Vietnamese Ginger Chicken. This was an easy dish to make that was full of authentic Vietnamese flavors and really […]
Heart Shaped Mushroom Ravioli with Vodka Sauce
Sauces + Sides
Going out for Valentine’s Day is for amateurs. If you really want to show the one you love a good time cook with them at home! Of course I can say this after taking Debbie out every Valentine’s Day and experiencing first hand the madness that ensues. Debbie and I love to cook together so being at […]
Trummers Aphrodisiac Tasting Menu
Food Exploration
This week’s dining out adventure takes us to Trummer’s on Main in Clifton, VA. We were celebrating Valentine’s Day on Friday February 13th to avoid the madness of dining out on the day of the big event. As it is with most weekends we shared this night with our friends Frank and Joy, anxious to try the 4 Course […]
Peruvian Chicken on the Big Green Egg
Chicken
I don’t know about you but I just love the taste of Peruvian Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa). I did some research and crafted this recipe to make Peruvian Chicken on the Big Green Egg. In addition to the chicken recipe I will show you how to make the Green Sauce (Aji Verde)! I hope […]
Caramelized Vietnamese Beef Ribs
Beef
This post will feature a dish I created yesterday Caramelized Vietnamese Beef Ribs. I am excited to write this post and share my ongoing adventure with you as there are some twists to this tale I will reveal as the story unfolds. The dish was forwarded to me from a good friend Toan Thai who (as it just […]
Greek Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Bacon Weave
Pork
Wednesday night I found myself outside getting the Big Green Egg ready for my Greek Stuffed Pork Tenderloin. This recipe is super easy and packed with flavor. I hope you enjoy putting it together.
Asian Sous Vide Wings
Chicken
This Super Bowl Sunday I wanted to try something different and that was Asian sous vide wings! I will walk you through the process and give some color commentary along the way 🙂
Fleming’s Wine Dinner
Food Exploration
This week our Friday Night Date Night took us out on the town to a Wine Dinner Fleming’s in Tysons Corner. The theme of tonight’s Wine Dinner was “Big Reds” and we were excited to try these wines on a cold winter’s night. As it is with most wine dinners we met up with our dear […]
Pork Tofu Stir Fry
Pork
Our week of making stir fry dishes continues featuring this tasty Pork Tofu stir fry dish. Quick and easy this recipe is a keeper! Once again my plan to break in the Lodge Cast Iron Wok was foiled by the weather. The rain, sleet, and snow kept me inside and away from the Big Green […]
Looking for the Best Moules Marinieres
Seafood
Debbie and I love going to Mon Ami here in Reston. In addition, we adore their Moules Marinieres and will go there just to eat that dish along with a bottle of wine (or at least that is what we tell ourselves before we end up ordering a full meal). We have made mussels at home several […]