cilantro leaf

The stuffed poblano peppers sit boldly in the center of the plate, their dark green skin charred and blistered. Inside, you can see a colorful mix of quinoa, corn, and black beans. Around the peppers, a ring of vibrant green snow peas slaw with thin slices of radishes and a smattering of cilantro leaves. Everything is drizzled with a zesty lime dressing that brings the dish together.

Quinoa-Stuffed Poblanos with Snow Pea Slaw

Main Course - Mexican - July 30, 2024
From above, a wide platter of glossy little gem leaves is layered with snowy crab, charred asparagus and corn, blush-pink pickled onions, thin radish coins, avocado slices, scattered cilantro, toasted pepitas, and tiny white crumbles of cotija, all drizzled with a vivid orange-red dressing and finished with lime wedges.

Charred Spring Crab Salad with Ancho-Lime Dressing

Main Course - Tex-Mex Fusion - April 01, 2026
From above, a pale blue-white bowl of crystal-clear jasmine ice water cradles snowy rice and tiny flower petals, surrounded by a lacquered tray of jewel-like sides: golden fried stuffed shallots, deep amber shrimp paste balls, glossy caramel-brown sweet radish, carved cucumber, red chilies, herbs, and delicate ice cubes sparkling in the light.

Songkran Khao Chae with Stuffed Shallots, Shrimp Paste Balls, and Sweet Radish

Main Course - Thai - April 13, 2026
From above, two shallow bowls of pale golden-green soup topped with a white crema swirl, ruby chile oil droplets, charred corn kernels, thin apricot slices, bright cilantro leaves, and a crescent of toasted pepitas for vivid contrast.

Roasted Poblano, Corn & Apricot Sopa with Pepita Chile Oil

Main Course - Mexican - May 26, 2026
From above, a small serving platter holds six halved eggs in a neat cluster, each filled with pale green, swirled tomatillo-yolk cream. Golden charred corn, tiny bacon shards, fine-cut chives, and a light paprika dusting scatter across the tops, with a few cilantro leaves and lime wedges adding vivid green contrast against a white plate.

Smoky Tomatillo Deviled Eggs with Charred Corn & Bacon

Snack - American - June 04, 2026
From above, four shallow glasses or clear tumblers filled with pale celadon-green smoothie, topped with tiny ribbons of cucumber, a few blush peach slices, black and white sesame seeds, mint leaves, and a glossy drop of chili oil swirling on the surface.

Chilled Peach-Cucumber Sardine Silk Smoothie

Smoothie - Chinese-Inspired Fusion - June 10, 2026