This crispy dirty fried rice is an irresistible fusion of spicy Cajun and umami rich, salty Asian flavors. In one version, the liver is the star, while the shrimp add some extra textural interest, while in the second version the shrimp take center stage while the liver blends with the other ingredients for subtle richness.
Author: Lauren McConnell
I'm a foodie, writer, and artist who's happiest when I'm in the kitchen trying out a new recipe or cuddled up with my Devon Rex and a good book. For me, cooking is about so much more than sustenance. It's a creative act, an expression of oneself. It's about showing your love--for oneself, for others, for the ingredients and traditions you're engaging with.
Thai Basil Eggplant and Pork Stir Fry
This pork and eggplant stir fry is easy and absolutely delicious—perfect for a hearty lunch or a weeknight meal. The sauce is a take on hoisin, with just the right amount of salt, sweet, and heat. Much yummier and healthier than takeout!
Pai Huang Gua (Chinese Smashed Cucumbers with Sesame oil)
In this light, refreshing Chinese recipe, the cucumbers are crushed so that that their meat really soaks up the sesame oil and rice vinegar dressing, making for a savory and revitalizing side dish or snack.
On Fry Bread: Native American Comfort Food or Foe?
Considered a comfort food within the Native American community, fry bread took colonial ingredients and made them into a distinctly Native American dish with a complicated reputation; today, some disavow it as the food of oppression, while others recognize its place in their history and want to reclaim it as a symbol of indigenous ingenuity and endurance.
Spicy Mexican Cauliflower Rice
With just the right amount of spice and all the flavors I love in Mexican cuisine, this easy, low-carb Mexican cauliflower rice is a real winner.
Crispy Batter-Fried Fish (Keto)
This keto version of batter-fried fish is crave-worthy, with moist, flaky white fish wrapped in a shatteringly crisp golden crust.
Herbed Smoked Oyster Dressing
This oyster dressing (a.k.a. stuffing) is smoky and salty from the oysters and bacon, and the toasted cubes of bread absorb just enough of the oyster juices and stock to be impossibly creamy and crunchy at the same time. A decadent holiday treat!
“Better than Green Bean Casserole” Garlicky Green Beans with Crispy Fried Red Onion
These Garlicky Green Beans with Crispy Fried Red onion have the best elements of a green bean casserole, but are low-carb!
Goan Shrimp Curry with Vegetables
With its complex, warming flavors, this Goan Shrimp Curry with Vegetables is a beautiful taste of coastal Western India.
Crispy Fried Pig’s Ears with Arugula and Capers
These deep-fried pig’s ears are salty, tender yet crispy, and super indulgent; the lemon vinaigrette arugula salad brings a fresh and acid element to the dish that balances the decadence of the pig’s ears.
