Culturally Confused

These may be my favorite things ever.  And who thought you could love Brussels sprouts this much?  I know they can be stinky and bitter...

This year I decided to do something new with my turkey.  I saw a delicious-looking recipe that involved a lot of butter and a lot of herb...

This year for Thanksgiving I decided to make my pear pie again. I absolutely love this pie, probably even more than apple pie. And si...

This recipe almost seems too simple to be true.  The fish is just quickly fried in butter with some lemon and parsley at the end.  And th...

Since the local Oktoberfest celebration is a little bit expensive, and a lot unappetizing, I decided that this year we should celebrate at...

When I lived in Seoul, South Korea, this snack was on every corner.  Almost literally.  Most street vendors had this bubbling away, ready...

So I was watching Throwdown with Bobby Flay , and I just happened to catch the episode where he does this crab cake throwdown with a co...

I was never a huge fan of the gloopy hot and sour soup you generally get from the Chinese take out places.  (And the neon yellow egg drop...

This is the Chinese answer to those big 'ol meatballs you get at Italian restaurants that are as big as your fist.  Except I think th...

This is my go-to recipe for rice when I'm making an Indian meal.  It's fragrant and luxurious and goes with just about any main d...