Opera Singer in the Kitchen

Artistry in Food, Music, and Life

Green Papaya Salad with MATCH Mini Thai Crab Cakes

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From An Opera Singer in the KitchenSo if you read my post yesterday, I mentioned I would continue to share what meal we enjoyed with our Thai Basil Spritzer. When I started preparing a menu, I had to think about the flavors, making sure that none overpowered the other. How can I do this if I have not had them before? Good question. Sometimes I read about the traditional recipe and the origins, … [Read more...]

Supreme Vegan Pizza

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From An Opera Singer in the KitchenWhat a hot day folks! Did you melt? It felt like 95 here in Michigan. My poor husband was having a hard time with the fact we do not have central air in our duplex. We dealt with it pretty hard last summer but we have some nice friends who are lending us their A/C to out in our bedroom. HOw about that??We woke up this morning after having slept withall 4 windows … [Read more...]

Dirty Cuban Portabella Caps

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From An Opera Singer in the KitchenHappy Friday everyone! I am so glad it is the weekend. If you get a chance, visit Made in Kitchen's Blog to read my interview with them about my blog. I had so much fun answering VERY specific questions. Make sure to visit and make a comment!Intriguing title eh? I had a hard time trying to come up for a title for this new dish I came up with last night. I grew up … [Read more...]

Lasagna in a Bowl (Lasagna Soup)

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From An Opera Singer in the KitchenSounds a bit like burrito in a bowl from Chipotle right? Not quite the same dish though.I took a bit of a break from zumba yesterday but I stilled worked out. Do you know you can still burn calories by running errands and cleaning house?? Yes indeed! I felt like I had a low intense workout but it was good. Loading groceries in and out of your car is definitely a … [Read more...]

MATCH Crab Cakes and Colorful Slaw with Remoulade Sauce / Dressing

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From An Opera Singer in the KitchenI was a zombie when I went to sleep last night ya'll! I think I overdid it with the working out. I have been getting on Zumba workouts because they are so much FUN, but I think doing 40 minutes of racquetball with Ryan plus and hour of Zumba and hour apart from each other was a bad idea. I was so sleepy by 10pm and I still had to finish washing dishes and other … [Read more...]