Category Archives: Recipes

Bulgoggi – Korean BBQ

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Kira

Alison came to visit us in New York for a blast of art viewing as well as Joao, whom I met in Lisbon last summer at an incredible sardine festival, was in New York before he made his way to … Continue reading →

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Herb-encrusted Pork Chop with Spinach and Sweet Potato Oven Fries

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Kira

Tonight’s dinner is Ben’s favorite: pork chop with caramelized onions (actually, pork chops in any iteration ).  My favorite/easiest recipe is the following.  The recipe is for 4 half-inch thick boneless pork chops. Put generous amount of salt and pepper … Continue reading →

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Arroz con pollo with a twist

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Kira

I love any kind of rice dishes (okay, I am a Korean, so that goes without saying), and I love any version of Arroz con pollo or what I call Mexican paella. I wanted to make a version of this … Continue reading →

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Gemeli with cauliflower, picholine olives and almond

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Kira

Another pasta dinner with vegetables and nuts.  I seem to be in the mood for the combination.  This time it is sauteed cauliflower combined with minced picholine olives and parsley.  After cooking the cauliflower in olive oil for about 7-8 … Continue reading →

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Ravioli with herbed zucchini and walnuts

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Kira

Ben went to the Chelsea Market yesterday and bought some good ricotta cheese ravioli from Buon Italia.  I wanted to make something fresh and light to accompany these good ravioli.  I decided to use zucchini, and debated whether I should … Continue reading →

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Sweet and sour chicken

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Kira

Another one of my standby 30 minute dinner idea is Sweet and sour chicken.  I add pretty much any vegetable that I have around, but broccoli and red pepper are really nice choices. I always stir-fry the chicken that has … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Soup Cure All

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Kira

Okay, so it was Ben’s birthday yesterday, and we went to Daniel for a 3 course dinner to die for. For appetizers, he had mosaic of capon, foie gras, celery root with pickled daikon, mâche and pear confit. I had … Continue reading →

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Braised Tofu in Caramel Sauce

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Kira

I was tempted by the recipe in today’s New York Times Magazine, especially because of the over-indulgence of last couple of days (paella feast at Socarrat (Paella Valenciana!!!) and the Christmas party). A simple vegetarian meal of tofu and rice … Continue reading →

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