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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I’ve been sick for a couple days. I wanted some chicken soup to warm me up, but I definitely didn’t want plain old chicken soup. I looked at what I had in my pantry (one of the beauties of making soup is using what’s on hand) and decided on a fresh and light [...]
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I’m currently working on a vegetarian cookbook at work. I love eating vegetarian foods – I generally have vegetarian meals 3 or 4 times a week. It’s healthy and almost always faster, since I don’t have to wait for the protein to cook or rest. Don’t get me wrong – I am a total carnivore. [...]
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I am always keeping my eye out for new and varied proteins. When I saw fresh, grass-fed ground lamb at my farmer’s market this weekend – I was sold. I don’t cook lamb often because what’s available in my regular grocery store leaves a lot to be desired. As I searched my recipe [...]
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In the past I’ve talked about make-ahead meals. These can take many forms. This soba noodle salad has a long ingredient list, but is super simple to make. Plus it can be made in advance and chilled until ready to eat. It makes a great dish for summer picnics or potlucks and the flavors [...]
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I love the cling of a good sauce. The way it just perfectly, but lightly coats a noodle or provides a soft, smooth base for a piece of protein. And, of course, the flavor. A good sauce has built layers of flavor that accentuate everything else on the plate. That’s a lot of responsibility for [...]
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