Bangkok Flip
This recipe is a fun, tropical substitute for classic eggnog. Tamarind paste is commonly found in Asian and Latin markets, but equal parts lime juice and honey work well as a replacement. Garnish with a dusting of cinnamon, if desired. Ingredients: 1 13.5-oz.can full-fat coconut milk, chilled overnight in refrigerator 4 oz. white rum or…
Bathtub Gin Cocktail
I like to take baths and I like gin. I also like the notion of Prohibition-era people making their own hooch in the largest vessel in their apartment, the bathtub. I also love Dorothy Parker and though she may think this drink is a tad girly, I’m hoping that she’s looking down from her Round…
Orzo with Spring Green Veggies, Feta and Almonds
I really love super simple pasta dishes that come together quickly but are full of flavor. Let’s face it, we all need to eat more vegetables and recipes like this make it exciting. There’s a bit of white wine in here, so make sure you use something that you want to drink. I mean after…
Allspice Braised Chicken Thighs with Golden Raisins and Pearl Onions
Every so often I force myself to dig through my spice cabinet and reorganize, which is a game of Tetris considering this is what it looks like. That space measures a mere 12″x 18″, which I don’t think is even big enough to fit my cat Vinny. While I’m deep in the bowels of Madras…
