"FIRST WE EAT, THEN WE DO EVERYTHING ELSE."

M.F.K. FISHER

I cook to eat and fuel myself through the long days. I cook to meditate; its one of the few activities where my mind doesn't wander. I cook to be in touch with society and culture on a more profound level. I don't really rely on recipes. They're useful for flavor combinations, but quantities should be determined by individual palate. I cook things that my mind tells me should taste good; most of the time I'm right.

Below you can find snapshots of the dishes I've cooked, but this page is a work in progress. Tell me what you want to see: recipes, ingredients, photos, reviews?


Split pea soup with onions & collard greens with sesame and rice vinegar
Zucchini, potato, tomatos baked with scallions, dill, and feta cheese
celery and oyster mushroom stirfry with szechuan pepper
King trumpet mushroom and zucchini with balsamic
Kale, persimmon, almond salad with lime and honey vinaigrette
Open-face omelet with zucchini, kale, and cheese
Farro, beet green and kidney bean BBQ stew with cheddar and green onion, homemade pickles
Spiced cous cous topped with lentils and wilted swiss chard
spaghetti topped with spinach, pink oyster mushrooms, radishes, cheese, and garlic olive oil sauce
Beef sausage baked with potato, carrot, Italian peppers, dried carrot top, and homemade sauerkraut
Spinach, farro, and onion stirfry with cheese and soy sauce
Homemade strawberry and pinot noir jam
Coconut & lemongrass mixed rice, candied walnuts sauteed with brussel sprouts, green tea roasted kabocha squash
Warm cabbage salad with mushroom, almond, rosemary, and pink lady apple in a pomegranate balsamic vinaigrette; pasta with homemade spaghetti sauce
Kale stems and onions with baked egg
Potatoes and beets au gratin with pepper jack cheese and corn meal
Warm cabbage salad with egg, almond, and pomegranate vinaigrette
Fried rice with tomatillos, mushrooms, and onions
malaysian style laksa curry with tofu, red bell peppers, onions, potatoes, pineapple, and noodles
napa and pink oyster mushroom stirfry in sriracha and soy sauce_
Fried egg, monterey jack cheese, and pickled cucumber sandwich with sriracha
kale, egg, salsa on bed of tortillas
spaghetti topped with strawberries, asparagus, fennel, cheese, olive oil dressing
Roast chicken breast with tomatoes, zucchini, onions, and sundried tomatoes in a light red wine and oregano sauce with feta cheese
strawberry and shaved fennel salad with pepper and balsamic_
carrot, kale, cheese, orange, and couscous salad, orange dressing
oat porridge with brussels sprouts and beets
zucchini and egg scramble
Eggplant, tomato, and onion sauteed with soy sauce
Tomato and egg stirfry
Green and yellow zucchini squash stir-fried with garlic, kale stems, soy and vinegar sauce
green bean, orzo, cheese, parsley, and capers with red wine vinegar dressing
Celery stir-fried with garlic and szechuan peppers
Kidney bean and celery salad with pomegranate mayonnaise
Purple kale and navy bean salad with sriracha mayonnaise
Lentils, caramelized onions, and poached egg
Yellow split pea and potato soup
Cauliflower veloute with lemongrass and coconut oil
Celery, apple, and almond salad with pomegranate vinaigrette
green tea and sriracha braised eggplant
spaghetti with chayote squash and tomato
Onion, beet, kale green and tomato baked with bread and cheese
Red cabbage and farro stir fry with tomato and soy sauce
cream cheese mashed potatoes, barbeque kidney beans, kale and radish sautee
strawberry and roasted beet salad with shaved fennel and balsamic dressing
Couscous with zucchini, kale, and plums
Homemade strawberry and pinot jam with cheddar sandwich
potato, kidney bean, kale, shiitake stew
Kidney and navy bean, kale stem, onion saute with homemade pickles
Soft tofu and cucumber salad with scallions and sesame oil
brussel sprouts and oyster mushrooms, reduced balsamic and honey glaze, bulgur wheat bed
Spinach and garlic with tomato couscous
Soba noodles with papaya, sauteed tofu and sriracha, fried eggplant and jalapeno, and lime dressing
potato, onion, and red bell pepper stir fry
orzo, strawberry, parsley, cheese, balsamic dressing
Rigatoni with zucchini, onions, beet greens, and ricotta topped with a sunny side up fried egg and padron peppers
Bell peppers, asparagus, and onion sautee
spaghetti with homemade tomato sauce with capers and olives
tofu and tomato stirfry with sriracha
cheddar and apple butter sandwich
raddish and kale salad, tahini dressing
Oyster mushroom, tomato, kale noodle soup
sauteed pepers and onions on bread with egg and sriracha
Sweet, spicy, sour noodle soup with tomatos, sweet potato, and butternut squash
Bok choy and garlic with sriracha and soy glaze
Squash blossoms baked with ricotta, oregano, egg, and a little drizzle of honey; Pugliese bread topped with sauerkraut (homemade!) and carrot slaw and poached egg
celery, shiitake, corn, potato stirfry with szechuan peppers and sriracha
Yellow split pea soup with tomato and merlot jam
Wintermelon, okra, onion, sweet peppers, and tomatoes in a spicy coconut curry sauce
hot and sour soup with kale stems, bell peppers, carrots, potatoes, and tomatoes
Roasted butternut squash, toasted walnuts, honey-flavored simple syrup
beet, zucchini, potato stew
coconut curry with potato, zucchini, oyster mushroom, and lemongrass
farro, navy beans, barbeque sauce, scallions
green beans, egg, and shiitake stirfry with soy sauce
Wilted cabbage, navy bean, cheddar in pomegranate vinaigrette
Lentils, kale and beet greens, onions, with baked rosemary egg
corn, carrot, wheat berry, navy bean salad with soy sauce dressing and sriracha
Shaved butternut squash and fennel salad with lemon vinaigrette and table cheese, toasted bread with lentils and caramelized onion topped with poached egg
grilled cheese with chayote and tomato sautee
Prosciutto wrapped eggs with brie and a blueberry, Zinfandel, caper sauce
Chilled soba noodles with peanut sauce and scallions
kale salad with pinto beans, cheese, and plums and balsamic dressing
Kale & kidney bean salad with red onions in a lemon & honey red wine vinaigrette; Oat & adzuki bean porridge
green bean, red bell pepper, cheese, and egg salad
Cucumber and egg saute
oat risotto style with kale, carrots, walnuts, and hardboiled egg
Fried egg and cheese sandwich with warm kidney bean and caramelized onion salad
kale salad with wheat berries, navy beans, grilled tofu, soy sauce dressing and sriracha
Sourdough topped with mushroom, kale and beet stem saute, poached egg, and scallion mayonnaise
Sauteed chayote squash with almonds and vinegar
Potato, rosemary, kidney bean soup
Roasted beets and potatoes, lime vinaigrette
Open-faced omelet with grilled cactus pads and papaya and tamarind salsa
napa and shiitake stirfry in soy sauce_
Green beans, mushrooms, and onion saute
Whole wheat pasta salad with zucchini, heirloom tomatos, red bell peppers, purslane, green olives, capers, red onions, feta cheese with a light red wine vinaigrette
Zucchini stuffed with quinoa spiced with raisins, cardamom, paprika, cumin, onions, and sweet peppers, topped with ricotta
Red cabbage and apple slaw with sriracha mayonnaise and almonds
Rosemary beets with onion en papillote
Red cabbage and orange salad, lime soy sauce and sesame oil dressing
Almond, dulce de leche, and cheddar sandwich
Acorn squash stuffed with wheat berries, mushrooms, and collard greens; grilled polenta cake with spicy sweet potato puree and cheddar cheese
carrot, navy bean, and wheat berry salad with soy sauce vinaigrette
cauliflower and ketchup stirfry
Kohlrabi and tomato stirfry
Baby green salad with carrot, apple, dried salami, and table cheese with a lemon vinaigrette
Sauteed rainbow chard with olives, pasta with homemade tomato sauce (roma tomatoes and carrot tops)
Eggplant, cucumber, soy sauce sautee; potato, celery, rice vinegar saute; brown rice
Early girl tomatos, padron peppers, and purslane baked with thick slices of bread and ricotta
Chunky split pea soup with kale stems and strawberries
wheatberries, zucchini, and cheese salad with balsamic dressing