The Eat More Food Project

Kalua Pig

I would often tell my husband about our neighbors in Miami who would dig a pit in the backyard and roast an entire pig. Imagine my surprise when I learned they do something very similar in Hawaii, where my sister-in-law and my good friend from college come from! (Hi Anneke! Hi Liz!) If I started … continue reading →

Chile Lime Chicken Wings

I have a complicated relationship with wings. They tend to betray me when I eat them in public. Shortly after I started my first real job, a partner knocked on my door to invite me out to lunch. I had just gotten back from this place across the street and was digging into a styrofoam container … continue reading →

Latin Braised Chicken (Pollo Guisado)

I spent most of my childhood in Miami, Florida. Because of my time in Miami, cooking Latin food makes me feel all warm and fuzzy and reminds me of my youth. In elementary school, all of us girls were obsessed with "the bar" - a long, u-shaped bar on the playground. We would sit on top of it, grip … continue reading →

French Onion Deviled Eggs

My mother makes the best deviled eggs. What I like about them is the filling is always jam-packed with scallion. I love the flavor of onion! I went to a dinner party once where the hostess served baked mushrooms as an appetizer. I could not stop gobbling them down and had to ask for the recipe. … continue reading →

Jerk Pork Tenderloin

I have a habit of ticking off my husband with my oven usage. It's not on purpose, it just tends to work out that way. The first time was when there was a huge summer storm approaching and we were expected to lose power for a few days. We had had some problems with our air conditioning not cooling … continue reading →

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