Alison, Author at Two of a Kind

Potato Bread with Rosemary and Cheddar Cheese

October 14, 2014

My parents stopped by our house this weekend since they were in the area. As usual, my mom asked if I needed anything (i.e., food from her most recent Sprouts or Costco run) before they hit the road. When she called, I was at the grocery store so couldn’t think of anything … except fresh rosemary from my dad’s yard. I was planning to buy a small clamshell of it and could save myself a few dollars….

Spanish Tortilla with Roasted Peppers and Peas

October 11, 2014

My first attempt at making a Spanish tortilla was a complete disaster. I was at my then boyfriend-now husband’s apartment. For some reason, I thought I could turn out a decent omelette using his cruddy cookware….

Vegetable Orzo Paella

October 8, 2014

I love paella – namely, the vegetable paella at Cascal Restaurant in Mountain View. It is amazing and I have yet to find another dish quite like it. That’s why my husband and I will drive 45 minutes just to get a taste of their “seasonal fresh vegetables and saffron rice, baked in a vegetable and herb stock, topped with Romesco sauce.” At $12.50 for the small portion, it’s a steal. If Jason and I order something off the tapas menu and drinks to accompany it, we always have leftovers (delicious for lunch or dinner the next day)….

Apple Challah Bread

October 4, 2014

Now that apple season is officially here, I’ve been making all kinds of appley things: apple pie, apple pancakes and this delicious apple challah bread. It may not look like your traditional braided challah, but it tastes just like it: eggy, soft and slightly sweet. And the best part? Cinnamony apple chunks nestled in the dough that become tender and creamy when baked….

Grilled Cubanos + 3 Easy Dips

October 1, 2014

When you get an email from Pottery Barn with the subject line “Wine + PB + You!” you open it immediately and reply “yes, yes, yes” without fully knowing what you’re agreeing to. At least that’s what I did when the company contacted me in early August, a day before my birthday, asking if I’d like to work on a Cameron Hughes Wine + Pottery Barn shoot. It was the best gift a budding food blogger could ask for!…

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey-Balsamic Glaze

September 28, 2014

I never liked Brussels sprouts as a kid. Maybe it was the way my mom prepared them – steamed and served with mayonnaise and soy sauce – or the way they smelled, but you’d never catch me reaching for these bite-size buds. Now I can’t get enough of them, especially when roasted and glazed….