Beef & Vegetable Soup in the Salad
July 1, 2016 | Ahhh, at last a quiet night at home. Its just me, the dog and a backlog of the Night Manager to get through. When cooking for only myself I hate to make multiple dishes and wash more than one pot. Hearty veggie loaded soups always fit the bill on these nights. One night I was preparing to make a soup and a salad separately when I decided to combine the two in one bowl almost like a Vietnamese Pho. The combination is light, versatile, and very satisfying. Tonight I happen to ...
Chili Garlic Green Bean and Chicken Stir Fry
June 30, 2016 | This week the wax and pole beans are coming in strongly. I remember that my son actually likes chili stir-fried beans at a local Chinese restaurant so I thought I’d try an adaptation to help deplete the big bowl of green beans that is on my counter. He loved them so much that he asked if I could cook them again tomorrow. Success! This one is getting written down. — Florencia