I’ve had a lot of bad shrimp cocktails in my life. You know, the ones where the shrimp is rubbery from overcooking, the $19 restaurant appetizer features only four measly little creatures, the shrimp has absolutely zero seasoning whatsoever, or the cocktail sauce tastes like ketchup and ketchup only. But all those shrimp cocktail mishaps [...]
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I don’t know what kind of magic spells Dirty Girl Produce casts on their tomatoes, but their dry farmed, late season tomatoes are still some of the most flavorful tomatoes I’ve ever had. So even in the midst of butternut squash season, I find myself craving their sweet, juicy, deep red tomatoes and buying multiple [...]
Tags: beans, dijon, dill, green beans, honey, lemon, marinade, salad, salad dressing, shrimp, tomato, vinaigrette
Posted on April 26th, 2010 in asian, salad, sauces, marinades, dressings, seafood, shrimp, vegan, veggies
I was first introduced to bún at Nhu Y while having a meal with Jay’s parents, and I was hooked instantly. A Vietnamese salad composed of rice vermicelli, vegetables, herbs, and marinated meat, bún is a great way to incorporate a variety of fresh, raw vegetables into a meal. Ever since then, I’ve been trying [...]
Tags: bean sprouts, bun, bun tom xao, carrot, chili, cucumber, fish sauce, garlic, salad, shrimp, snow peas, vermicelli, vietnamese