A recent graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, I found myself with no money, no kitchen equipment, and an exceptionally huge appetite. Ideas, improvisations, and yummy meal solutions were discovered in the kitchen of my very first apartment.
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There’s not much in this world I love more than a great summer tomato. And though I can eat tomatoes by themselves with just a little salt and pepper, gazpacho is one of my favorite summertime tomato vehicles. The juiciness of the tomatoes and the freshness of the cucumber is just one of the most [...]
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After a week of on again off again cooking, it felt good to set out on Sunday afternoon with a plan of something that just sounded good. Many of my friends received a message after Matt and I’s dinner saying: “I just made the BEST sandwich!” That point may be debateable, but I don’t think [...]
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Matt and I love chili. It is a go-to meal for us because it’s always quick, always delicious, and always spicy (what can I say, I love spicy food). And while we are equal opportunity chili advocates (my favorite is vegetarian chili with beans and quinoa), I decided to try something totally new, mainly inspired [...]
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After making some of my mom’s salsa, I decided to try to use it in some new ways. I generally eat it plain – not even as a garnish. Generally, tortilla chips, cucumbers, and so on are merely delivery vehicles for the salsa. So I figured I’d shake it up a bit. I hollowed out [...]
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I used to be a slave to my favorite restaurants. Sure, I love to try new things, but I am the queen of cravings. This meant that if I went to one of my favorite eateries, I would stumble to the counter or to the table and beg for that must-have dish. I couldn’t NOT [...]
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