Though not a beef burger fan, I do love the idea of burgers, especially during summertime when you can sit outside, crack open a watermelon, pour some sweet tea and enjoy the sunshine. As such, I need non-beef burgers in my repetoire, and I prefer that they not look like pancakes or pucks, sad seconds to the juicy beef patties sharing grill space. I love real veggie burgers but chicken and/or turkey make the best substitutes for the "real" deal. This recipe is inspired by a southwestern turkey burger recipe I once had (white meat and chili) and by a delicious Aleppo-yogurt chicken kebab recipe I found on epicurious (chicken, Aleppo, yogurt). It's lighter than air, super moist and completely satisfying.
I made this salad up one night during a bout of inspiration and was incredibly pleased. It is refreshing, zingy and just lovely all around.
It's been cold and rainy here lately, and all I wanted today was hearty comfort food. Chicken and rice always fits that bill, especially when slicked with a hearty bit of brown butter. I brightened the whole thing with lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice but otherwise, it's just the chicken, rice and brown butter shining away. I'm full, comforted and totally satisfied.
Read MoreThe creamy, nutty texture of the black rice pairs so nicely with chopped mango, scallions, avocado and a lime-serrano-rice wine vinaigrette!
Read MoreJambalaya is a Creole specialty. Meat, traditionally tasso which is a cured ham from south Louisiana, is browned with onions, garlic and parsley and then cooked with rice and Creole spices. This is the recipe my Mom has been using as long as I can remember, and it is perfect! This is the recipe my Mom has been using as long as I can remember, and it is perfect!
Read MoreGrowing up in a family with definite Cajun roots, our Thanksgiving and Christmas tables were chock full of incredible food, including rice and cornbread dressings. Dressings are southern versions of stuffings and use rice or cornbread in place of the bread. As with many Louisiana recipes, you start with a saute of the Trinity (celery, bell peppers and onions) and then add to that.
Read MoreI found this recipe years ago on epicurious. It's a great springtime dinner- full of bright flavors!
Read Moremusings from a stay-at-home, cooking-obsessed mom
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I cannot adequately describe my love for this tart nor am I willing to tell you how many I make and eat during plum season. Suffice it to say that this is a truly outstanding, scrumptious, perfect, should-be-your summer dessert!