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...]
Mexican Night
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I need to clean out my fridge to make room for all of the leftovers I plan on hoarding from my relatives. (I love that they end up feeding me for the whole … [Read more...]
Pasta with Fresh Tomato-Basil Sauce
As the days grow colder, I begin to mourn the loss of one of my favorite summer ingredients: tomatoes. I know, I know, tomatoes are available year round. But they lose their appeal when they begin to … [Read more...]
