Risotto with Basil, Green Peppers and Pistachios

I am usually not a fan of cooked green peppers but they’re now my new favorite risotto addition.

Dinner, Bowl, SpringStaci JanikAugust 26, 2021green peppers, risotto, arborio, basil, mint, lemon, pistachio, onion, pesto Comments

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.

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

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

Beef Bolognese with Fresh Pappardelle

Rich, & hearty, this bolognese is an Italian meat sauce made of ground beef & salt pork, carrots, celery, and white wine.

Dinner, PastaStaci JanikAugust 26, 2020pasta, tomato, pappardelle, celery, carrot, onion, beef, salt porkComment

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