Once Upon A Chef

Thai Ginger & Sweet Red Chili Shrimp

When Michael and I were newly married and living in the city, we used to go out to dinner almost every night. We worked long hours, had an apartment with a teeny-tiny kitchen (we kept our bicycles in it!) and were a stone’s throw from tons of great restaurants.

Spaghetti Squash Gratin

All this Halloween candy has got me craving something healthy – that's why this savory spaghetti squash is on the menu. If you're not already a convert, spaghetti squash is a delicious, low-carb, low-cal alternative to pasta; when cooked, it miraculously transforms into golden, spaghetti-like strands. I like to toss it with with marinara sauce and sprinkle it with crispy breadcrumbs and shredded Italian cheeses. Baked in the oven until golden brown, it's like your favorite pasta reinvented.

Mirin Glazed Salmon

This recipe is adapted from one of my favorite cookbooks, Nigella Express by Nigella Lawson. It's a delicious, elegant and remarkably easy dish. Most of the ingredients are right out of the pantry, and you can have it on the table – start to finish - in 20 minutes. Truly! To that end, be sure to have your fishmonger portion and skin the salmon for you – it’s a huge timesaver - and start cooking your rice beforehand so that everything will be ready at the same time.