Making risotto has always both intrigued and intimidated me. So much stirring. So many steps. I didn’t think I could handle it until one day I snapped out of it (I hate failing in the kitchen, you see) and decided I needed to see what the fuss in making it was all about. As it […]
I love to cook–that should come to no surprise. However, sometimes (particularly on weeknights) I need a simple and quick meal that takes little effort. Once a pita is in the equation, the possibilities are endless; you stuff just about anything in them (take that as you will). The chicken pita part is easy enough–no […]
The best part about winter is that citrus fruits are in season. I loved eating grapefruit for breakfast as a kid and I remember that my mom would keep a crate of them in the garage to in order to keep them cold (they took up too much room in the fridge). Supposedly, winter is […]
a generous piece for me Last week, I tweeted that my sister sent me this Martha Stewart recipe to make for dinner that night. As soon as I saw the three main ingredients, sausage, chard, and lemon, I was sold. Bright colors and refreshing twists on a classic recipe make for an exciting culinary experience. […]
culinary colorblocking I had never made a tart before. One day, I decided I’d make one, when what I was really hankering for was a quiche. I knew I wanted something bright and colorful (read: to perk up my winter SAD) and since I’m always in the mood for basil and tomatoes, I was pleased […]
I made this dish last weekend as an accompaniment to meatloaf. What can I say, when I have company, I bring out the big guns. The company was actually my sister and she, along with Eric, love my meatloaf, so I take a teensy bit of pride in that; it’s not like grade school cafeteria […]
I’m by no means an expert baker, but sometimes you’ve just got to appease the crowds (i.e. Eric). My fiancé doesn’t just have one sweet tooth, he’s got a whole mouthful. As I perused through one of my best friend’s blogs, I saw the words ‘olive oil’ + ‘lemon’ side by side and knew I […]
While I love cold-weather eats and all types of comfort food, sometimes the heaviness gets me down and I end up craving something light. I wanted a dish with a lot of color and shrimp–it was the perfect opportunity to have this Asparagus Shrimp Pasta. I incorporated a few more veggies to get in my […]
