Soup Belly

January 15th, 2010 | Subscribe to comments | 5 comments

So, what’s the difference between Ho Fun (Haw Fun) and Wat Dan Hor? The eggs (wat dan) are mixed into the gravy. I’ve actually never had Wat Dan Hor until I moved to Cali, since my favorite dish is just plain Sup Chow Beef Ho Fun (though there’s nothing plain about that, either). Sup Chow [...]

January 7th, 2010 | Subscribe to comments | 4 comments

 
Throughout the day yesterday, my husband asked me THREE TIMES if I was still planning on making pasta with sausage. You would think that I starved him or something. And I kept reassuring him there would be pasta and sausage and onions when he got home. Maybe he just needed to hear it. 
It’s pretty simple [...]

November 30th, 2009 | Subscribe to comments | 8 comments

 
Roasted Brined Turkey (adapted from Better Homes and Gardens) 
printable recipe 
Makes 8 servings 
Prep: 45 min. / Roast: 2 3/4 Hours / Stand: 20 min. 
Marinate: 8 – 12 hours / Oven: 325 degrees 
Ingredients: 

8-12 lb. fresh or frozen turkey, thawed

Ingredients for Brine: 

10 quart pot
1 bunch fresh thyme
5 bay leaves
45 black peppercorns (about 1 tsp.)
1 1/2 cups kosher salt*
1 [...]

November 29th, 2009 | Subscribe to comments | 6 comments

Deviled eggs two ways (plain with paprika and pepper/curry and chopped chives).
Here are a few photos of what we made for our Thanksgiving dinner. I’m happy to say it was a success. Throughout the week I’ll be re-posting some recipes with steps for you.
For now I need to help put up our Christmas tree.
Hope you [...]

November 24th, 2009 | Subscribe to comments | 11 comments

I’m writing down every recipe I’m attempting for my Thanksgiving feast ahead of time. So it’s easier for both of us. It’ll be the first time I’m attempting it, I mean, I’ve roasted turkeys before…but not for Thanksgiving. And not with all the fixings. Most of these recipes are adapted. I’m too chicken (or should [...]