I realized recently that I haven’t shared many recipes for baked goods on the blog, even though I love to bake – and particularly love to make cupcakes. I took a gap year between college and law school, and one of the primary things I did during that time was bake cupcakes. TONS of them. I got a reputation around my office as the girl who always brought cupcakes to… Continue Reading
Pasta Primavera
Spring is here! Well, let’s be serious – I live in Chicago, so no, spring is not yet here. But daylight savings time is! And that’s almost the same thing. Kind of. But either way, at least it’s light for more than five hours a day now. Anyway, I was in a celebratory mood yesterday (perhaps because of all the extra daylight, who knows), and what better way to celebrate… Continue Reading
Marvelous Molletes
Simple, but satisfying – that’s exactly how I would describe these delicious little morsels. I had no idea what molletes even were until about six months ago, but once I discovered them, I knew that I’d found a new favorite. If you also have no idea what a mollete is, I’ll help you out – it’s a type of Mexican open-faced sandwich featuring refried beans and cheese. In other words,… Continue Reading
Simple Tomato Soup
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Tomato soup – it’s a staple of any cozy kitchen. Not to mention just a general crowd-pleaser. Hosting a dinner party? Easy first course. Trying to feed some picky kiddos? Pair it with grilled cheese and you’ve got a winner. Looking for a quick and healthy weeknight meal? Look no further. And that, actually, is exactly what I had in mind when I first made… Continue Reading
Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Quiche
I don’t know about you, but when I think of comfort food, my mind tends to stray toward things like mac and cheese, pizza, and fettuccine Alfredo. But delicious as all of those things are, they aren’t exactly super healthy, are they? I think “comfort food” tends to be conflated with “heavy, cheesy, unhealthy food,” but the great news is, it doesn’t have to be. (Definitely great news in the… Continue Reading
Kale and Sweet Potato Salad
The New Year is here! And with it, all kinds of resolutions. I don’t think I’m wrong in saying that a lot of the resolutions that are made have to do with food – eating healthier food, to be exact. It’s a great goal (and one that we all can relate to on some level, I think), so in the spirit of getting 2019 off to a good start, I… Continue Reading
Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon
When I say “salmon,” what’s the first thing that pops into your head? Healthy? Fancy? I don’t know how to cook that? All reasonable responses. And NOW what if I say “brown sugar glazed salmon?” Hopefully the first thing that leapt to mind was “yum!” But if not (and if, in reality, it was more along the lines of “yikes”), then today is your lucky day, because I’m here to… Continue Reading
General Tso’s Cauliflower
I’ve been on something of a meat-free kick lately, and that could hardly be showcased better than with some crispy, spicy General Tso’s Cauliflower. Tempura-battered veggies have become something of an obsession of mine, and I’m constantly thinking about how I can incorporate them into meals. Also, great news – for anyone who just debated stopping reading right there, let me reassure you – making tempura battered veggies is easy… Continue Reading
How to… Prep a Butternut Squash
I still remember the first time I bought a butternut squash and brought it home for dinner. Mainly because I had absolutely no idea what to do with it to get it into a remotely edible form. Turns out the transformation from gourd to food takes quite a lot of doing and can be pretty tricky, particularly if you aren’t familiar with this lovely fall vegetable. The good news is… Continue Reading
Banana-Spice Pancakes
Okay, I know I’m a little behind the times with just having discovered banana pancakes. But discover them I have, and in case you are also woefully unaware of these wonderful things, I’m here to help you out. The thing is, I don’t really like bananas. (Probably why it took me so long to climb aboard the banana pancake train.) BUT now that I’ve discovered what AMAZING pancakes they’re capable… Continue Reading