Month: February 2015

• Taste of Thailand: Thai Inspired Basil Chicken

  Thanks to my sister, brother-in-law, and diverse group of friends, I’ve developed a taste for foods with an international flair. I’ve began experimenting with non-traditional cuts of meat, tried some exotic fruits and vegetables, and have developed a taste for fish sauce. I’ve also found that shopping at international grocery stores and being willing to try […]

  Pinch Plate Party

  February 26, 2015

  Food, Recipe

  Adapted, Basil, Chelsea Market, Chelsea market Cookbook, chicken, Cook Book, Cooking, food, International, Jalapeño, Noodle, Recipe, Rice Noodles, Thai, Thai Basil

• End of Winter Countdown: Soul Warming Tomatillo Chicken Chili

  It’s February 25th and it’s still very cold outside. I’ve lived in the south my entire life and there’s a reason why I still live here… I don’t really like the cold. I appreciate a little snow here and there, but I mostly appreciate those winters we have where I rarely have to leave home with […]

  Pinch Plate Party

  February 25, 2015

  Recipe

  chicken, chicken chili, chicken thigh, chili, Jalapeño, Recipe, southern, tomatillo, warm, white beans, winter

• Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler: King Cake Inspired Cupcakes

  Mardi Gras day, also known as Fat Tuesday, is less than a week away and in the spirit of the Carnival season I couldn’t help but think about my love of King Cake. I can’t even remember the first time I had my first slice of King Cake, but what I do know is that it’s […]

  Pinch Plate Party

  February 12, 2015

  Food, Recipe

  Baking, brown sugar, Cake, Carnival, cinnamon, Cream Cheese, Cupcake, Cupcakes, Dessert, Fat Tuesday, food, holiday, King Cake, Mardi Gras, New Orleans, Sugar, Sweet