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My love affair with food was not love at first sight. It was gradual and subtle until I came to the realization that food was more than just nourishment to my body.
Category Archives: Cooking With Casa
Chinese Take Out Night
I miss Chinese food, the Chinese-American take out type. The typical sesame chicken, orange chicken, beef with broccoli, and here in New York City, it’s a hit or miss. They crank out these meals so quickly that the quality suffers. … Continue reading
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Penang Thai Curry with Monkfish
I’ve been taking swimming class every Thursday night for the past few weeks. I’m one step closer to not fearing water anymore, and I can’t wait for the day that I can surf or cliff dive. After class … Continue reading
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Vietnamese Rice Noodles with Flank Steak (Bun Thit Bo)
I grew up eating delicious Vietnamese food from my mom, and since moving to NYC, I’ve been missing it like crazy. The Vietnamese food in NYC is subpar; it lacks flavor and depth. It doesn’t the fact that it’s hard … Continue reading
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Cookie Cast a Success!
Hola everyone! Thanks for joinging in on the cookie cast. I selected four people and sent cookies to them. I got alot of praises for the cookies, both from those who received it and from my friends and co-workers. It … Continue reading
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My Love for New Orleans! Shrimp and Grits!
Last year, I went to New Orleans, and everybody raved about Shrimp and Grits. It’s not a native dish to New Orleans. It’s more of a Carolinian dish, but New Orleans adapted well. This is my twist on the Shrimp … Continue reading
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Chicken Pad Thai from the Recession Special – $30 a week
I whipped up a quick chicken pad thai for the Recession Special – $30 a week show. This was made with jarred pad thai sauce. If I had the time, I would have made the sauce from scratch. I find … Continue reading
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Steak Tips with Red Wine Reduction Sauce
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Garlic Parmesan Red Skin Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Parmesan Red Skin Mashed Potatoes Ingredients 1 lb. red skin potatoes 4 cloves garlic, skin on 1/4 cup butter 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 fresh grated Parmesan cheese Directions Wash the potatoes well. Place the potatoes in a … Continue reading
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Ingredients 1 lb Brussels sprouts – washed, cut ends, and halved 1 Tbs olive oil 1 Tbs butter 2-3 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp fresh ground pepper 1 to 1-1/2 Tbs balsamic vinegar 1 tsp sugar 3 … Continue reading
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Mussels with Thai Coconut Curry (w/ Sweet Potato Fries)
Yes, I am very late in posting recipes. There is a level of respect to those who blog because I’m still trying to be a better blogger. I eat my food without thinking about snapping a picture. I cook without … Continue reading
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