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

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.

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

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

Skillet Steaks with Chimichurri, Roasted Cauliflower and Butter Lettuce Salad

Chimichurri is a specialty of Argentina and Uruguay and is usually made with parsley, garlic, olive oil, oregano, and red wine vinegar.

Summer, Dinner, MeatStaci JanikOctober 6, 2020tacos, salad, sauce, lettuce, steak, skillet, cauliflower, turmeric, anise, coriander, red pepper flakesComment

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