Archive — outside the recipe box

Ratatouille

You don’t have to be an anthropomorphic Pixar rat to make this delicious stewed vegetable dish. Originating in the South of France, ratatouille is an easy way to add a healthy, flavorful side to a meal.

VegetablesMalinda LeeJuly 4, 2020French, Vegetarian, Healthy, Zucchini, Tomatoes, Garlic, Bell Pepper, Around The WorldComment

Mushroom Fettuccine with Goat Cheese Sauce

This plate-scraping recipe combines three of my all-time favorite foods - pasta, mushrooms, and goat cheese - for an easy but elevated vegetarian dinner.

GrainsMalinda LeeDecember 8, 2019Vegetarian, One Pan, Butter, Garlic, Mushrooms, Heavy Cream, Goat Cheese, Chives

Baked Buffalo Drumsticks

These are the real deal: crispy and tangy, with just a hint of sweetness and way fewer calories than you’d get from ordering the fried version at a bar…

ChickenMalinda LeeNovember 24, 2019Chicken, Butter

Cauliflower, Orzo, and Spinach Salad

This hearty, roasted, tangy, salad makes a beautiful potluck contribution, an easy side dish, or a healthy vegetarian lunch…

Soups & SaladsMalinda LeeNovember 15, 2019Potluck, Cauliflower, Garlic, Spinach, Feta, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, HealthyComment

Mustard & White Wine Braised Chicken

This classsic French chicken dish pairs nicely with roasted broccoli or warm zucchini salad….

ChickenMalinda LeeNovember 14, 2019Chicken, Shallot, Garlic, Chicken Stock, Thyme, Tarragon, French

Creamy Scrambled Eggs with Goat Cheese & Charred Tomatoes

Confession - I didn’t really get the appeal of eggs for dinner until I found this recipe. But now - oh, how I get it. I’d happily eat these scrambled eggs morning, noon, and night…

BreakfastMalinda LeeOctober 13, 2019Eggs, Heavy Cream, Goat Cheese, Butter, Vegetarian, Sugar Detox, PescatarianComment

Meat & Produce Recommendations

Over the past few months, I’ve been tackling a goal to put my money toward more thoughtful meat and produce purchases. This project has taken a lot of research, trial, and error, so I thought I’d share what I’ve learned to hopefully save some time for people who are in a similar spot

Malinda LeeOctober 5, 2019Comment

Asparagus Risotto

This savory, lemony risotto is my favorite version of the classic dish…

GrainsMalinda LeeSeptember 23, 2019Asparagus, Lemon, Chicken Stock, Garlic, Celery, Parmesan, Sugar Detox, Vegetarian, PescatarianComment

Greek Style Mushroom Stew

Otherwise known as manitaria yiahni, this Greek mushroom stew makes an easy, hearty, and flavorful vegetarian dinner…

VegetablesMalinda LeeSeptember 22, 2019Vegetarian, Mushrooms, Sugar Detox, Around The World, Greek, PescatarianComment

Filipino Adobo Chicken

Not to be confused with the Spanish adobo seasoning, Adobo Chicken is the national dish of the Phillipines and indigenous to that country…

ChickenMalinda LeeApril 13, 2019Chicken, Garlic, Filipino, Around The World

Chicken Coconut Soup

Hailing from Laos and Northern Thailand, this addictive chicken coconut soup is otherwise known as Tom Kha Gai…

Soups & SaladsMalinda LeeMarch 16, 2019Thai, Around The World, Mushrooms, Bell Pepper, Ginger, Garlic, Lemongrass, Chicken Stock, Chicken, Scallion, CilantroComment

Asparagus Soup

This delectable puree features light asparagus and creamy potatoes, finished with sour cream and chives…

Soups & SaladsMalinda LeeMarch 16, 201930 Minutes, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Butter, Shallot, Potatoes, Asparagus, Vegetable Stock, Sour Cream, Chives, Sugar DetoxComment

Truffled Mushrooms

The classic Italian base for sauteed mushrooms is featured in this recipe: olive oil, garlic, and parsley. Sauteed in this trifecta of deliciousness, the mushrooms are called trifolati (truffled) …

VegetablesMalinda LeeMarch 10, 2019Italian, Around The World, Mushrooms, Garlic, Parsley, Vegetarian, PescatarianComment

Stir Fried Shrimp in Garlic Sauce

This spicy, savory recipe rivals any garlic sauce dish I’ve ever ordered for take-out. It’s also a flexible way to use up leftover vegetables…

SeafoodMalinda LeeMarch 9, 2019Chinese, Around The World, One Pan, Shrimp, Broccoli, Chicken Stock, Garlic, Ginger, 30 Minutes, PescatarianComment

Brazilian Feijoada

The national dish of Brazil, feijoada is a flavorful pork & bean stew with roots in Portguegese cozidos and traces of influence from Asian, West Indian, and African cuisine…

Beef & PorkMalinda LeeMarch 5, 2019Brazilian, Around The World, Crockpot, Pork, Bacon, Pork Shoulder, Short Ribs, Chicken Stock, Garlic, Ham Hock, OrangeComment

The Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

I’ve made my share of chocolate chip cookies over the years (and eaten far more than my share) , but , for my money, these are the best of the best…

DessertMalinda LeeMarch 5, 2019Butter, Eggs

Whipped Parmesan Cauliflower

This cheesy, buttery vegetable puree goes nicely with almost any protein…

VegetablesMalinda LeeFebruary 24, 201930 Minutes, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Cauliflower, Garlic, Milk, Parmesan, Butter, HarvartiComment

Agrodolce Porkchops

The Roman version of sweet & sour sauce (agrodolce) is made by reducing a combination of honey and vinegar (often red wine, but, in this case, balsamic)…

Beef & PorkMalinda LeeFebruary 24, 2019Around The World, Italian, Pork, Butter, RosemaryComment

Ground Beef Tacos

When it comes to ground beef tacos, this is, hands-down, the winning recipe in my book…

Beef & PorkMalinda LeeFebruary 17, 2019Around The World, Mexican, Ground Beef, Garlic, Beef StockComment

Korean Grilled Chicken

Marinated in gochujang, white miso paste, honey, and apple cider vinegar, this chicken has a sweet, savory, spiciness that never fails to hit the spot…

ChickenMalinda LeeFebruary 17, 2019Around The World, Korean, Chicken, 30 Minutes, Scallion, Miso PasteComment