Curried Tofu with Brown Rice and Veggies

The perfect plant-based addition to what Lee has properly titled the “surfer diet” is this savory coconut curried brown rice.

Dinner, Bowl, Lunch, Vegetarian, Surfer DietStaci JanikOctober 3, 2022basil, mint, limes, carrots, tofu, red bell pepper, raisins, brown rice, coconut milkComment

Thai Som Tum Noodles with Grilled Tofu

I gravitate to beef and chicken because even though tofu is a great meat substitute, it has always been a little tricky for both Lee and me to make.

Dinner, Bowl, Lunch, Summer, VegetarianStaci JanikSeptember 2, 2021basil, mint, peanuts, limes, brown-rice noodles, cherry tomatoes, carrots, peas, grilled tofu, soy sauce, brown sugar, kale, mirinComment

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.

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.

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

Veggie Couscous Bowl with Feta, Tomatoes, and Olives

This is one of the quickest and easiest summer recipes we make weekly.

Summer, Lunch, Quick, BowlStaci JanikAugust 11, 2020couscous, red pepper, olives, feta, tomato, cucumber, herbs, mint, parsley, dill, Za'atar, sumac Comment

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