I am a big Rick Bayless fan. You can usually find me haunting one or all of his restaurants when I am in Chicago. Most recently David and I dined at Xoco for breakfast, not one but two times. Yes, the Huevos Rancheros was good, and the wood-oven chilaquiles were delicious, but the star of […]
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Pineapple-Cashew-Quinoa Stir-Fry
This South-Asian inspired dish is high-protein, vegan, and bursting with flavor. Cooking the quinoa in pineapple juice is a brilliant idea, it really makes it pop with sweet flavor. The dish is colorful and has many textures with the quinoa, crisp veggies, and crunchy cashews. To save time, make the quinoa a day or two […]
Pizza Week: Canadian Bacon & Pineapple Pizza
Ham & Pineapple is one of my favorites. A bit sweet, a bit salty, the two sensations of taste make a great union. Canadian bacon is a closer relative to ham than it is to bacon. It just comes from a different part of the pig than ham. Feel free to use what you want, […]