Orzo with Tomato Basil Sauce, Zucchini, and Grilled Shrimp
IT’S GRILLING SEASON, FRIENDS!!!!! Sorry for yelling, but the aggressive use of caps and exclamation points feels necessary given that this is the very first grilling season that I have access to a real, live grill. After so many years wed to my trusty grill pan in NYC—aka The Land of Very Few Grills—using an…
Read MoreEasy Healthy Recipes Using Mostly Pantry Staples
Hello, friends!! I’ve been thinking about you a lot. I hope you and yours are safe, healthy, and hanging in there. I’m sending you as much love and calm through this screen as I possibly can. The world is a devastatingly scary and chaotic place right now, but I’m leaning into every little bit of…
Read MoreSkillet Cauliflower Gnocchi with Sausage and Spinach
I’m not sure how this happened, but…this is my very first blog post of 2020?! Between the #DudeDietDinnertime tour and some other professional/life happenings, we’re somehow a month and a half into the New Year, and I’ve yet to empty mah 2019 nets! Given the psychotic delay, I considered skipping my annual overshare (which usually…
Read MoreOne-Pot Cheeseburger Fusilli
OH MY GOD, IT’S DDD DAY, FRIENDS!!!!!! IT’S FINALLY HERE!!! Fair warning, I am going to be playing fast and loose with the expletives and exclamation points today. I have so many feeeeelings, and they must be expressed. The Dude Diet Dinnertime is officially out in the world, and I’d be lying if I said…
Read MorePasta Salad with Arugula, Roasted Red Peppers, and Sweet Corn
At this point in your weird blog lady’s life, there are very few recipe “concepts” that I haven’t tackled on this site. Over the past 7+ years, I’ve dipped into myriad cuisines, flavor combinations, and meal types—from vegan bowls to ridiculously indulgent food porn fantasies (see here and here) and many thangs in between. However,…
Read MoreThree Cheese Pumpkin Mac with Pancetta and Sage
Like I’ve said many times before, my Thanksgiving menu is traditional/non-negotiable, and I wouldn’t dream of including the outrageously delicious Three Cheese Pumpkin Mac with Pancetta and Sage on your screen. But things aren’t always about ME (shocker), especially when it comes to T-Day sides, and dreaming up an annual offering is as important a…
Read MoreChicken Parmesan Pasta
Friends. I’ve been a very, very bad blog lady. I made this delicious Chicken Parm Pasta forever ago, and the sexy video I posted of it on Instagram got some peeps all hot and bothered. I promised the recipe was “coming soon,” and then…I completely forgot about it. Chalk it up to cookbook brain. And…
Read MoreSausage and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Arugula-Goat Cheese Pesto
Every year, I have what I lovingly refer to as my “mid-winter crisis.” It’s a two-week phase where I’m consumed by a crazy itch to overhaul every. single. thing. in my life—from my career to my appearance. The desired life changes vary from year to year, but when it comes to ze physical tweaks, I…
Read MoreSpaghetti with Zucchini, Fresh Cherry Tomato Sauce, and Mozzarella
Back in my Parisian days, I signed up for a wine course at Le Cordon Bleu in an effort to improve my (nonexistent) wine knowledge. Given my love of wine, I had very high hopes for this fancy class, and I liked to picture myself artfully swirling glasses while rattling off impressive tasting notes at…
Read MoreTorcetti with Broccoli Rabe Pesto and Fresh Mozzarella
The past few weeks have been confusing. I mean, I know it’s fall, but I’m not really feeling it yet. The weather is partially to blame, as NYC Indian summer was in full force until late last week, but there are other factors in play. I haven’t done any of my fall rituals yet! First…
Read MoreLemon Orzo Soup with Spring Vegetables
The first day back from vacation is always mildly unpleasant, and yesterday was no exception. After spending an amazing long weekend in Santa Barbara getting loved up, eating fish tacos, and working on my bronze, the reality of Monday morning seemed particularly harsh. There was a teeny bit of jet-lag happening, my back hurt, and…
Read MoreGinger-Scallion Soba Noodles with Roasted Cauliflower
I went home to Santa Barbara last weekend and it was glorious. Sadly, it was only a two-day trip, but I managed to squeeze in as many sun naps, smoothies (if you ever make it to SB, you are required to go to Blenders in the Grass), and walks on the beach as humanly possible…
Read MoreBaked Orzo with Broccolini, Sausage and Fontina
Today I want to tell you a little bit about my friend Lara. Lara is one-fifth of my college girl group, and I’ve loved her since we first met eight years ago. She’s hilarious and kind (like, so authentically nice that it makes me feel uncomfortable), smart, beautiful, and ridiculously patient. People tend to gravitate…
Read MoreBrown Rice Noodle Soup with Spicy Pork and Greens
My apartment building has freakishly tiny mailboxes. To be completely honest, the situation is very annoying and kind of ridiculous. I’m not sure how the mailman does it, but he somehow bundles the mail in such a way that it gets into the box, but then I can’t get it out. It takes me like…
Read MoreCheesy Baked Penne with Chicken and Broccoli
This is my second spring participating in Food Network’s Sensational Sides event, which is always a treat. Every Thursday, a handful of awesome bloggers and I share recipes that we’ve developed based on a given theme, such as “clean out the pantry,” “no-cook,” or “mashed.” I’m generally on board with all of these themes, but…
Read More9 Winning Oscar Party Recipes for 2014
Let’s talk about the Oscars for a hot second. Honestly, award season stresses me out. I always feel freakishly compelled to watch all of the movies nominated (not just the Best Picture contenders) lest someone wish to discuss any and all of them at a social event. And when Golden Globe, Critics’ Choice, and Oscar…
Read MoreDomestic Details: 10 Tips for Cooking Perfect Pasta
I appreciate pasta, which is essentially the little black dress of the food world. It can be dressed up six ways from Sunday, but it’s also a simple thing to stock in your pantry and break out on the days that you aren’t feeling overly ambitious or creative. With minimal effort and a few accessories…
Read MoreThe Dude Diet: Cauliflower Mac and Cheese with Chicken Sausage
Happy New Year, dudes! I sincerely apologize for leaving you in the lurch lo these many months, but it’s been a rough season for The Dude Diet. I’ve mentioned before that Logan views the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s as a hall pass to get down and extremely dirty on the food front, and…
Read MoreMexican Mac and Cheese
My roommate turned 30 this past Sunday. I got him a fancy briefcase because 30-year-old men should not carry brightly colored computer bags to work. I also gave him the gift of Mexican Mac and Cheese. Just to give you a little background, I promised Logan last month that I would make him whatever ridiculous…
Read MoreSkillet Lasagna with Turkey Sausage and Vegetables
I’m almost positive that the last time I ate lasagna was November 14, 2009. I know it seems weird to be able to pinpoint the date, but both the day and the lasagna are etched in my brain for several reasons… After my college graduation, my bestie Fifi and I decided to go on a little…
Read MoreThe Dude Diet: Post-Workout Meals
Truth be told, summer has tested Logan’s dedication to The Dude Diet and it has found him wanting. However, despite two very long Widespread Panic weekends, a Fourth of July meat fest, and our recent move to within 100 yards of a Chipotle, Logan can still button his pants, so all is not lost. The…
Read MoreSpaghetti with Cherry Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella and Basil
As kids, my little brother and I were pretty much inseparable. Being six years younger, I suppose Elliot didn’t have much choice in the matter, but I’m sure he loved my hanging out in his playpen, putting wigs and makeup on him, and pushing him around in my doll stroller. He was such a cool…
Read MoreChipotle Mac and Cheese with Bacon
Happy Fourth of July, friends! I’ve always been a big fan of Independence Day, which is easily my second favorite non-present holiday after Cinco de Mayo. I very much appreciate the patriotic parades, barbecues, fireworks and American flag ensembles associated with the Fourth. Plus, the festivities usually start early, and you know I’m a sucker…
Read MoreThe Dude Diet: Pasta Edition
I’ve been separated from Logan for most of the past week, but I like to think that he’s keeping it tight and sticking to his maintenance plan. I’m slowly starting to trust his eating habits more and more, but he did send me the following picture of the braised short rib grilled cheese from my…
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