Homemade Thai Fish Sauce
Thai fish sauce, or fermented fish sauce, is a staple throughout southeast Asia (not just Thailand). It makes a great substitute for soy sauce.
Poutine
It took me 42 years to finally get around to trying poutine. It’s Canada’s national dish, but in America it’s not so common. Which is why it took me so long to try it.
Chilled Cucumber Avocado Mint Soup
Chilled Cucumber Avocado Mint Soup: I love the combination of creamy avocado with crisp cucumber. Throw in some fresh mint and it makes the most refreshing and soothing bowl of soup.
Homemade Jello
Jello reminds me of my childhood. I grew up eating Jello made from a box. I even remember when I was about 12, I used to make it for my mom. I remember stirring the powder into the water and letting it set in the fridge overnight.
Brisket Tacos
I love Tex Mex. It’s my comfort food. My very favorite Tex Mex meal in all the world is at a place called Mia’s Tex Mex in Dallas. The very best thing on the menu is their confoundingly fabulous and unforgettable brisket tacos.
Fast Fish Stock: Bonito Broth
Bonito broth, or dashi, is a Japanese stock. It is the fastest bone broth you can make. If you’re in a hurry to get dinner on and you’ve run out of homemade stock, throw on a pot of bonito broth and you’ll have it ready within 2-4 hours.
Easy Reduction Sauce
One question I get asked a lot is how to make gravy without gluten. It’s easy to make gravy without flour — just make a reduction sauce.