Chicken Katsu Ramen

Searching around the web, I found that Pork katsuretsu or cutlet) was invented in Japan in 1899 at a Tokyo restaurant called Rengatei.

Dinner, Meat, Bowl, NoodlesStaci JanikMarch 29, 2021cilantro, onion, garlic, pork, miso, ramen, japanese, noodles, bacon, seaweed, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, ramen noodles, cornComment

Pumpkin and Peanut Soup

It's finally cold here. The temperature fluctuates a lot and as we move into March we've had some of the coldest days yet. Laughably, cold here is only like 55 degrees but I want to get some more soups in the rotation before the temperature stays high.

Dinner, Bowl, SoupStaci JanikMarch 4, 2021onion, cilantro, chives, nigerian, pumpkin seeds, yogurt, pumpkin purée, ginger, garlic, honeyComment

Singapore Noodles

One of (not so many) restaurants we’ve found to be consistently good here serves Singapore Noodles and it's a consistent take-out favorite in our household.

Miso Pork Ramen

This ramen is almost (but not quite) on the same level as some of my favorites like Ippudo in New York and Ginza Izakaya in Atlanta.

Mexican Street Tacos (Tacos Al Pastor)

Usually, we go out for New Year’s Eve and rely on the wonderful hospitality of our favorite restaurants, however, we’re currently located on a barrier island with a limited amount of restaurants.

Turmeric and Coconut Broth with Rice and Chickpeas

We made this soup as an antidote to the upcoming election and the tea-based broth is soothing and therapeutic.

Dinner, Fall, Soup, Quick, LunchStaci JanikNovember 9, 2020shallots, garlic, basmati, cilantro, broth, ginger, turmeric, soup, lime, chili sauceComment

Fresh Herbed Cucumber Toast

I guess I wouldn’t be a proper millennial without indulging in some kind of “extra” toast so here’s our favorite to kick-start the day.

No Cook, Breakfast, QuickStaci JanikOctober 18, 2020herbs, parsley, cilantro, cannellini beans, olives, lemon juice, thyme, dill, chives, almonds, red pepper flakes, sumac, Za'atar, multi-grain bread, toastComment

Baked Lemon and Thyme Chicken with Herbed White Beans

Apparently, we like eating chicken these days. I think we’re on a chicken kick because we really like the baking dish method.

Dinner, Meat, Fall, LunchStaci JanikOctober 16, 2020chicken, herbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, cilantro, cannellini beans, olives, thyme, lemons, garlic, beans, chivesComment

Chicken Tacos with Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Growing up, my mom made tacos with ground beef and taco seasoning on a regular basis. It was a very simple spread and sometimes it’s just what I am craving.

Dinner, Tacos, Meat, BakedStaci JanikAugust 22, 2020red onion, chicken, cilantro, lime, lettuce, corn, radish, chipotle ranchComment

Pan-Roasted Pineapple and Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Honey Yogurt

What can you do with 20 minutes, a baking sheet and a super hot broiler? You can make these quick and easy tacos.

Summer, Tacos, Dinner, SeafoodStaci JanikAugust 10, 2020tacos, shrimp, tortilla, cilantro, pineappleComment