Roasted Root Veggies with Lentils and Yogurt

It’s simple — sheet-pan roasted veggies topped with lentils on a bed of non-fat greek yogurt for extra richness.

Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian, Roasted, SidesStaci JanikOctober 21, 2022paprika, carrot, pumpkin seeds, yogurt, scallions, feta, cumin, fennel seed, lentils, red onion, garlicComment

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

Spicy Lemon, Kale and White Bean Detox Soup

January is a time of year when many skip alcohol or try to meet new exercise goals. It seems like a good time to incorporate some healthier recipes into the mix.

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.

Chicken and Sweet Potatoes in Turmeric, Coconut Milk

Since the best way to travel right now is by daydreaming, we are attempting to capture and experience other cultures as much as possible through food; curry is always at top of the list.

Dinner, Fall, Lunch, Meat, Bowl, SoupStaci JanikDecember 11, 2020chicken thighs, ginger, turmeric, coriander, garlic, shallot, habanero, sweet potato, fish sauce, coconut milk, lime Comment

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

Oven Roasted Sausage and Peppers over Polenta

We made this for Lee to have some kind of hot dog situation going on while watching the last play-off game of the baseball season this year.

Dinner, Meat, RoastedStaci JanikOctober 23, 2020parsley, sausage, peppers, onion, garlic, roasted, polenta, parmesan cheese, butterComment

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 over Romaine Hearts with Croutons and Green Goddess Dressing

This one is dedicated to my mom and all the salads we ate when I was growing up.

Dinner, Fall, BakedStaci JanikOctober 16, 2020herbs, garlic, butter, roasted, celery, cauliflower, red onion, saffron, raisins, pistachio, mint, thyme, chicken, plums, italian plums, caraway, anise, lemon, honey, red pepper flakes, allspiceComment

Roasted Plum Chicken with Saffron Jeweled Rice

The farmer’s market here has a large variety of stone fruits right now and Lee found Sweet Italian plums, a European type of prune plum.

Dinner, Fall, BakedStaci JanikSeptember 29, 2020herbs, garlic, butter, roasted, celery, cauliflower, red onion, saffron, raisins, pistachio, mint, thyme, chicken, plums, italian plums, caraway, anise, lemon, honey, red pepper flakes, allspiceComment

Cannellini Bean Soup with Sage and Parmesan

We’ve had this on our list of soups to make for a while. This past Sunday, The New York Times featured this recipe in their “At Home” section, but their version calls for a slow cooker.

Dinner, Fall, SoupStaci JanikSeptember 24, 2020carrot, herbs, soup, fall, garlic, sage, salt pork, parmesan cheese, cannellini beans, onionComment

Shrimp Scampi Risotto (Creole Style) with Lemon and Parsley

We’ve made his recipe a few times and a lot of the aspects of the creole seasoning used for the shrimp are inspired by those ingredients, The rest of this recipe is still heavily carried by the ingredients in a classic seafood risotto.

Dinner, Seafood, SummerStaci JanikSeptember 23, 2020herbs, garlic, onion, shrimp, creole style, parsley, lemon, arborioComment

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

The aromatic base is onion, garlic, celery, and carrot with the roasted cauliflower added for flavor and texture. To keep it light, I’ve skipped the heavy cream, and the lemon juice is the final touch, adding brightness and balance.

Lunch, Dinner, Fall, Vegetarian, Roasted, SoupStaci JanikSeptember 20, 2020herbs, garlic, onion, carrot, butter, roasted, celery, cauliflowerComment

Habanero Black Beans

Okay, so Lee makes killer black beans. Mine have always been consistently bland until I learned his methods.

Sides, Tacos, DinnerStaci JanikSeptember 8, 2020herbs, garlic, onion, beans, bay leaf, parmesan cheeseComment

Jerk Chicken with Pineapple Salsa and Habanero Black Beans

Is jerk a flavor, a way of cooking, or is it a specific group of ingredients?

Dinner, Sides, MeatStaci JanikAugust 31, 2020herbs, garlic, onion, beans, bay leaf, parmesan cheese, chicken, jerk seasoning, pineapple, red pepperComment

Kimchi Fried Rice

The best kimchi rice I’ve ever had was a fixture on the menu at a beloved Japanese restaurant in Atlanta that has since closed. It consisted of sliced pork belly, kimchi fried rice, and the most perfect sunny-side-up egg.

Meat, Bowl, Lunch, Fried RiceStaci JanikAugust 6, 2020herbs, garlic, onion, fried rice, kimchi, salt pork, green onions, carrot, turmeric, sesame seeds, butter, peasComment