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

Make Ahead Farro Salad with Quick Brined Chicken

You can 100% eat this salad without the chicken and it's really, really good. It's bright, nutty, and filling but the brined chicken and parmesan cheese will add the saltiness needed to make the farro taste just right.

Dinner, Meat, Salad, Summer, LunchStaci JanikSeptember 23, 2020red onion, lime, corn, radish, chipotle ranch, tomato, arugula, parmesan cheese, farro, apple juice, lemon juice, mint, basil, bay leafComment

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