The Kitchen Philosophy

Thin flour tortillas filled with warmly spiced ground beef and baked until crisp. Finished with a cool cucumber-tahini sauce for contrast and balance Makes: 15 small street-size tortillas Serves: 4–6 Ingredients Spiced Beef Filling 1 pound ground beef - 80/20 fat count 1 large egg 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked) ¼ tsp ground cinnamon ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg Tiny pinch ground clove ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 1–1¼ tsp kosher salt 1–2 cloves garlic, finely

Inspired by the sweet-sour balance of Vietnamese cooking, this salad is fresh but deeply satisfying. The dressing is a combination of tamarind paste, fresh lime and a touch of Red Boat fish sauce - made only from anchovies and sea salt, and when an ingredient list is this simple, quality truly matters. You can keep this salad as is, add more vegetables or top with chopped chicken and peanuts for a fabulous lunch or light dinner. The Vegetables: 3-4 cups shredded Napa cabbag

This is the hand out for my Facebook Live "All About Summer Salads" So many great combinations here to choose from - to find that perfect...

These little meatballs are so addictive - and easy to do for a cocktail party. They can all be made ahead and just baked when you are...

These are irresistible little bites of chicken bursting with a savory rum flavor and with a shot of lime and hot sauce, it makes them a...

Chana Dal is another name for dried split baby chickpeas. Once soaked and simmered they have the texture of a firm lentil and hold their...

This soup has a very short list of ingredients and big on flavor. The perfect soup to whip up with you want something warm and filling...

The perfect solution to a chilly day. Any variety of mushroom will work, just be sure to saute them well to bring out all of their...

The combination of the turnips and 5-spice powder gives this humble soup such rich flavor and the Manchego makes it hardy - my kind of...

Fall is the season to seek out Honeynut squash at your local farmers market. They are like a Butternut squash but they are smaller,...

Garden tomatoes, Spanish sherry, crispy bacon and melty cheese - how could you go wrong? They are easy to do ahead and are best served...

Time to fire up the grill! This shrimp takes just minutes to cook to perfection and keeps your kitchen cool. I served these skewers on...

I love how the cauliflower takes on these bold flavors and the salty tart addition of capers balances the hot, sweet spice rub. I served...

This is a recipe all about technique with a simple list of ingredients. Read on how you can create a golden crusted moist piece of...

Make a pot of this spicy vegetarian soup and you will have a week’s worth of satisfying healthy lunches. By adding the undrained beans...

There are as many adobo recipes as there are Filipino cooks - this one uses coconut milk along with the traditional vinegar and soy sauce....

I am celebrating the season of citrus with this recipe - clean and refreshing kumquats and blood oranges combined with roasted sweet...

Lumpia are very similar to egg rolls, but their paper thin wrappers made from wheat flour gives them an irresistible crunch and texture. ...

These fluffy lightly sweet rolls are so addictive and have fast become our family's favorite. 2 1/4 teaspoons dry active yeast 1 1/4 cups...

This simple combination makes for a fabulous quick appetizer or a light lunch. To make a small batch of whipped feta combine 2 ounces of...