It’s not asparagus season but I’m craving them anyway. I made this dish a few months ago and while the chicken came out too dry, the asparagus were perfect. I’ve adjusted the method for juicier chicken from this recipe adapted from Bon Appetit. Ingredients: 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, divided 1 eggs 1 tablespoon Dijon [...]
A16 is San Francisco’s darling of an Italian restaurant. It is doted upon by magazines, bloggers and eaters eager to dine at the city’s hippest establishments. The restaurant’s meatballs night on Mondays is its most popular draw, but it was a Friday evening when a friend and I arrived for dinner to celebrate my birthday. [...]
Lentils have always been a comfort food for me. Adas polo, an Iranian lentil and rice pilaf topped with fried onions, was a dish frequently requested by my sister and I when we were kids. Adasi, or soupy lentils served with olive oil and lemon juice and sprinkled with golpar, is one of my favorite meals when I’m feeling under [...]
After several years of blogging at (re)definition, I’ve finally made the move. It’s a work in progress and I’m still working on organizing things, so thanks for following me here. If you’re a new reader, hello and pleased to make your acquaintance. Let’s jump into things, shall we? This is the first (a) steakhouse and (b) [...]