guess what? any guesses? no? well i’ll give you a minute or two to think up some guesses while you look at these photos….
mole is one of the most amazing sauces i’ve ever consumed. it has such a complex flavor – spicy, sweet, rich, and above all, absolutely delicious on any taco, burrito, tamale, tortilla, enchilada, or even nachos! despite the amazing taste and flexibility of the sauce, mole is not something that looks amazing in pictures. trust me, on this one though, because once you try it, i’m sure you’ll be back for seconds…and thirds.
have you all noticed that summer is here!?! ok, well it hasn’t been all that warm here in northern california, but vegetables seem to be pretty aware of the seasonal shift, and i’m completely taking advantage of the delicious burgeoning produce in my kitchen.
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vegetable pancakes are a classic comfort food from my childhood, a dish that i can remember requesting over and over again, and a meal that i could barely stand to wait for as the smell wafted through the house. luckily, veggie pancakes are a quick dish both to prepare and cook, so i didn’t have to wait long.
a couple of years ago, my aunt sent us the gift of a creme brulee kit, complete with ramekins and a mini blow torch. i was so excited by this present that i got a little creme brulee happy, and made the dessert more times than i can count (the pic below is from that era of creme brulee at every party, circa 2006).
