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 Sauté
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 Sauté. Morels are a wild mushroom; efforts to … [Read more...]
Smoked Salmon Panini
I really don't like a cold lunch, especially sandwiches. There is something about a plain sandwich that makes me so unexcited to eat it. But a panini makes me happy: toasted bread, melty cheese... … [Read more...]
Tomato Soup with Chickpeas and Pasta
I try to bring my lunch into work at least four times a week, but sometimes I am just too exhausted at the end of a week day to think about and prepare a lunch for the next day. Soups in general are … [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...]
Barbuzzo’s Salted-Caramel Budino
Tasting Table posted an adapted recipe of Marcie Turney's Salted-Caramel Budino. If you've never been to Barbuzzo, your taste buds are missing out on one fantastic dessert. So if my attempt at this … [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...]
Guinness Cupcakes with Baileys Frosting
With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, I wanted to test out my recipe for Guinness cupcakes before the big day to make sure it didn't need any tweaking. Guinness cupcakes are chocolate … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
