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...]
Lasagna
Lasagna. It seems like such a simple dish that will result in many freezable meals (9 to be exact). Always looking for a way to have already-prepared lunch or dinner options, I decided this weekend … [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...]
Orzo Risotto with Buttery Shrimp
I am always in search of seafood dishes that aren't just salmon. Don't get me wrong, I love salmon, but I think it's time for me to finally expand my culinary repertoire. I found this recipe on Food … [Read more...]
Chicken and Vegetable Korma
Korma is an Indian dish that is usually a creamy and somewhat spicy broth over rice with vegetables or meat, primarily chicken or lamb. It’s usually my go to dish in Indian restaurants. Cooking Light … [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...]
Chicken Piccata Over Pasta
Chicken Piccata is one of those meals that I always happen to have the ingredients on hand, making this my go-to dish on a “I forgot to go food shopping” night. Ingredients: (1 serving, multiply as … [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...]
Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Hazelnuts
Despite growing up on pasta, I didn't experience fresh pasta (besides ravioli) until recently, and I fell in love with it. As much as I wish I had my own pasta maker so that I could enjoy it all the … [Read more...]
Chicken and Asparagus with Melted Gruyere
Trying to eat something other than pasta, but still craving a decadent comfort food dish, I found this recipe for Chicken & Asparagus with Melted Gruyère cheese. Ingredients: 4 ounces … [Read more...]
Sauces for Ravioli
As much as I love cooking, sometimes I am just too exhausted at the end of the day to whip together a tasty meal. But why should my taste buds be punished? So I always keep a few different types of … [Read more...]
Pasta in a Creamy Wild Mushroom Sauce
When the weather gets cold, I start craving pasta, pasta, and more pasta (I fully blame this on my Italian mother). I don’t want to get stuck eating the same thing every night though, so I try to … [Read more...]
Scallops Grapefruit and Fennel? Hmm…
After watching a few episodes of Top Chef Masters recently, I had a hankering for some scallops (which I’m going to blame on seeing Jamie, who made like 14 scallop dishes during her season on Top … [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...]