Hummus is really easy to make and can be customized to whatever suits your tastes. I am still working through my parsley, so I decided to try a parsley hummus on Epicurious with a few … [Read more...]
Grilled-Steak and Arugula Salad with Mustard Caper Vinaigrette
My parents graciously gifted me with an order of Omaha Steaks. My only issue is that I rarely make steak (chicken and veggies are my staples) so I went in search of something other than just grilled … [Read more...]
Ginger Sesame Chicken with Bok Choy and Mushrooms
Finishing out my CSA bundle for the week, I decided to make a stir fry that had both bok choy and mushrooms as ingredients. (The recipe for Ginger Sesame Chicken with Bok Choy and Mushrooms originally … [Read more...]
Chickpea and Spinach Stew
A friend sent me this recipe from Food & Wine, and I somehow had all of these ingredients on hand (yes, including the saffron and golden raisins... don't judge me). This recipe said it would take … [Read more...]
Shish Kabobs with Rice
This weekend I was given quite the culinary challenge: make a meal for ten people without breaking the bank. I would be feeding everyone at the beach, so my mind immediately went to Shish Kabobs with … [Read more...]
Pan-Fried Salmon with Citrus Vinaigrette
If you haven't picked up on this yet, I'm quite the fan of salmon. It's easy to make, tastes great, and is good for you. To add to my lovely salmon repertoire, I thought I'd give Food & Wine's … [Read more...]
Broiled Tenderloin Steaks with Ginger-Hoisin Glaze
There were a couple of parts to this recipe that made me nervous to try it out: working with fresh ginger and using the broiler. The latter ended up being the more difficult part, but that was due to … [Read more...]
Smoky Asparagus and Mushroom Saute
The April 2011 Issue of Cooking Light included a seemingly simple side dish using a type of mushroom I have yet to work with: Smoky Asparagus and Mushroom Saute. Morels are a wild mushroom; efforts to … [Read more...]
Vegan Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash and Apple with Candied Walnuts
New York Times recently had an article with a recipe from Carmen Quagliata, the executive chef at Union Square Café. The recipe was for a perfect winter dish: Vegan Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Butternut … [Read more...]
Wilted Spinach with Garlic Vinaigrette
Most sides are a bit of an afterthought. I tend to just whip something up really quick to give my dish more color, or to make me feel like I’m being healthy because there is some green on my plate. … [Read more...]
Lemony Chicken Saltimbocca
I have quite the aversion to pig products (pork, ham, pancetta, etc) and my poor boyfriend usually just has to suffer through dinner without these ingredients. But the January/February issue of … [Read more...]
Almond Chive Salmon
Everyone knows how amazing salmon is for you: lots of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D... so whenever I can, I try to make some. Salmon with butter and lemon is delicious and quick, but all … [Read more...]
Salmon BLT
I'm not the biggest fan of sandwiches in general. PBJ, BLT, Turkey and Cheese... they just don't cut it. I recently saw the last 3 minutes of a cooking show where they were making Salmon BLTs and … [Read more...]
My Attempt at Afghan Cusine
There are two Afghan restaurants near where I live, and I love them so much that not one, but both restaurants know me by name. That's when it hit me that I should probably attempt to recreate some of … [Read more...]
Bacon Braised Brussels Sprouts
I made my weekly trip to Reading Terminal’s Iovine Brothers Produce and noticed huge display of Brussels sprouts. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever had Brussels sprouts and felt the need to try them … [Read more...]
