According to the calendar, spring is here! Though hard for us to tell here in Chicago 😉 A nice way to kick off spring is with white asparagus! Great crunch, mild sweet asparagus flavor. Here we celebrate the texture with a fun play on giardiniera. It’s great on just about anything that needs a little… Read more »
Noodle prep continues as we are working on dishes for Duck Duck Goat. This time I am working on a noodle I saw on my trip to one of China’s street markets…well, kind of saw ;D
A few weeks ago I finally go to announce that I am working on opening Duck Duck Goat, my next restaurant in Chicago’s West Loop. After a research trip to China and some meetings with designers, I am finally able to get to work on recipe development! Here is a my first entry in… Read more »
4 Japanese eggplants 1 tbsp balsamic 1 tbsp shaoxing* 1 tbsp soy (tamari) 3 tbsp rice brain oil Cut off the top and bottom of the eggplant, lay on side and cut it into 3 segments. Then quarter the segments lengthwise. (See image to the right.) Mix shaoxing, soy and balsamic to make a vinaigrette…. Read more »
Tiny goat bistro. Big goat fun. The staff and I had so much fun running the smallest goat restaurant on randolph! This 32 seat bistro will be back sporadically so just keep an eye out and come join us! Plus, here is a the pickled fresno recipe for the beet salad recipe from the… Read more »
During winter months we fill the menu at girl & the goat with citrus, from grapefruit to blood oranges to one of my favorites, pomelos. This relish is great over roasted beets, on crusty bread, over fish or pork chops. Adds great acidity and spice! Pomelo pepper relish 2 C pickled fresnos (recipe below) 5… Read more »
Had such a good time on VH1’s Big Morning Buzz Live cooking with Nick and Michelle! Wanted to share the recipe for the noodle dough and chili sauce, in case any of you wanted to celebrate the year of the goat on your own 😀 Silver needle noodle dough: 1 cup wheat starch 2 Tcup… Read more »
Had so much fun cooking with the boys at Scarpetta…just wish I would have packed my hipster glasses 😀
Here are a few of my favorite pics from my trip to China! I’m excited to share more as I work on getting Duck Duck Goat ready to open this summer. Stay tuned for more posts on menu planning, research, and other fun stuff soon! Click here to see more of my pictures from… Read more »