Grilled Salmon Tacos with Pomegranate-Jalapeño Salsa
Happy Friday from LA, friends! Today is the first day of The Dude Diet photo shoot and honestly, I feel like I’m going to throw up. That might be because being awake at 6am makes me nauseous, but it’s more likely a combo of excitement and anticipatory anxiety. I take comfort in the fact that…
Read MoreJust The Tip: How To Make Cauliflower Rice
Happy Friday/Just The Tip day, friends! Let’s talk cauliflower “rice.” Cauliflower “rice”—aka cauliflower florets that have been broken down into rice-like granules—has been cool for a while now, and I’m pretty sure it’s here to stay. As far as food trends go, it seems to have the staying power of chia seeds, which in my mind…
Read MoreAutumn Kale Salad with Roasted Cauliflower and Apple
Today is my roommate’s birthday! (Happy birthday, future Logan reading this on the subway in December!) I love birthdays. Mostly mine, but Logan’s is easily my second favorite. He tops the list of my favorite people, and there is booze and cake (and in today’s case, Nobu) involved, so I’m obviously thrilled to celebrate. I…
Read MoreFive Spice Sweet Potato Soup
I know it’s still hot as shit outside (at least in NYC), and some of you are not pleased to be looking at soup right now. I’m sorry. Truth be told, I’m a little under the weather from last night’s shenanigans, and as I sit here pantsless in breathable attire, I very much regret the timing of…
Read MoreThe Sassy Desk Lunch Round-Up
Whatsup, friends? I hope you had a glorious Labor Day weekend, and that you’re starting this short week feeling fresh as a daisy. (Or at the very least, not too hungover, jet-lagged, or miserable.) I can’t really get behind the “Welcome to Fall!!!” theme that’s happening on the interwebs today, especially since it’s 90 degrees…
Read MoreEasy Edamame Dip
I have a perpetual to-do list floating around in my head. It has nothing to do with work—I write that shit down—it’s more lifestyle goals that I’d like to achieve at some point in the near-ish future. (I say “near-ish” because my doctor claims I have a pre-ulcer, and I shouldn’t put extra pressure on…
Read MoreQuinoa Broccoli Slaw
Two years ago around this time, my college girl group broke up. Meg Starr went off to Stanford for sassy business things, and Annabel decided to move to Boston with her man-friend, leaving Daphne, Lara and me in NYC. Sure, I was happy for the deserters, but I’d also grown accustomed to the five of…
Read MoreArugula Salad with Shaved Zucchini, Pistachios and Parmesan
When my stepmother asked me last year if I’d lend my culinary skillz to a fundraiser she was organizing for the MDI Hospital, I enthusiastically agreed. Having visited that ER with many a scary bug bite, sprained ankle, and panic attack, I was happy to do whatever I could to help raise funds for the hospital that…
Read MoreRatatouille Quinoa Bake with Pesto and Buffalo Mozzarella
Every week for almost three years, I’ve walked around the corner to Nice Nails to get a manicure. It’s become part of my routine, and I look forward to it, not only because I enjoy having my hands appear mildly presentable for 12 hours, but also because I’ve grown to love the warm and wonderful women…
Read More16 Mouthwatering Recipes For Memorial Day Weekend
Summer is coming. Yes, the official first day of the season is still a good month out, but I feel like Memorial Day will always be summer’s true kickoff (right?). And given the fact that New Yorkers have been wandering the streets in their finest nearly-naked ensembles for the past two weeks, I’d say we’re off to a running…
Read MoreGrilled Vegetable Salad with Farro
Since becoming a “grown-up” New Yorker, I’ve developed a love-hate relationship with summer. (I know it’s not quite summer yet, but Memorial Day is almost upon us, and it’s supposed to be 90 degrees tomorrow, so I feel like it’s acceptable to start discussing my former favorite season. Go with it.) The hate part can largely…
Read More8 Sexy Green Salads for Spring
Guess what???!!! Widespread Panic is coming to Brooklyn this weekend, and they’re playing TWO shows. I’m like so excited/anxious I can’t sleep at night. I’ve been listening exclusively to PanicStream and obsessively checking out setlists from the past few weeks trying to figure out what they might have in store. Between you and me, I…
Read MorePortobello Fajitas with Chipotle Cashew Cream
Fajitas remind me of Scotland. This may seem like a ridiculous association, but given the fact that I practically lived on them during the spring of 2008, it’s very real. I can’t remember if I’ve mentioned it, but yours truly studied abroad at Scotland’s very own University of St. Andrews her junior spring. I had…
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 More5-Day Detox Plan
It’s spring! You know what that means? It means that it’s almost summer. In case you’ve forgotten, summer is very hot, and it requires taking off a lot of clothing. In public. If the thought of such nudity post-polar vortex makes you anxious, please know that you are not alone. In fact, I’ve been receiving…
Read MoreCauliflower Rice Bowls with Spring Vegetables and Arugula Pesto
It’s been 36 hours since my birthday. Im doing okay, thanks. I have to say, 28 was a shockingly good bday. I woke up rather hungover (unsurprising given my old age and the birthday tequila shots consumed the night before) to the sound of someone repeatedly ringing my buzzer. I soon discovered that it was…
Read MoreSweet Potato Hummus Tartine with Toasted Brussels Sprouts and Goat Cheese
Friday. HALLELUJAH. Shit got crazy this week, friends. There were at least 99 problems, mostly in the sleep, hair and recipe departments, but don’t panic! I only plan to bore you with the latter. In short, I’ve been obsessively trying to perfect a Dude Diet-friendly cookie and some Chinese meatballs, and the going’s been tough.…
Read MoreSlow-Roasted Chicken Tacos with Mediterranean Salsa
When I first moved to Paris, I frequented an adorable rotisserie chicken stand a couple blocks from my apartment. While the smell was intoxicating, and the golden poulets rôtis were truly a sight to behold, I must admit that I was first drawn to the place based on the very sexy dude handling the birds.…
Read MoreRoasted Cauliflower Soup with Parmesan, Toasted Almonds and Golden Raisins
Every year around this time, I tend to go a little batshit. Winter madness, if you will. The combo of darkness, cold, and life as a mild shut-in from December through February takes a nasty toll on my rational capabilities, and I inevitably decide that I need to overhaul some (or most) aspects of my…
Read MoreFarro with Kale Pesto, Zucchini and Parmesan
Back in my single days, my friends and I would often play a festive game called “Dealbreakers.” It’s actually less of a game and more of a truth-telling exercise where each person throws out a personality trait, physical attribute, or behavior, and the others decide whether it’s something that they could live with in a…
Read MoreRoasted Sweet Potato, Kale and Black Bean Enchiladas
Last week, my neck went out. I was attempting to pull a small child’s fairy costume over my head (more on that at a later date) when I heard a little pop, and that was it. I knew I was in for a world of hurt. Don’t worry, friends, I usually throw my neck out…
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 More16 Winning Super Bowl Recipes
I regret to inform you that my grand Super Bowl fiesta plans have been dashed. Due to unforeseen work/life obligations and Logan’s deep-seated emotional attachment to giving himself the meat sweats Hill Country Barbecue, you’ll find me drinking a bucket of beer and reading my book in the corner of the aforementioned establishment come Sunday evening. That…
Read MoreOpen-Face Buffalo Chicken Subs with Ranch Slaw
I really enjoy my own parties. I know and like most of the guests (especially the ones that bring me presents), the food is bomb, I can take my shoes off if I need to, and it’s comforting to know that my bed is never more than a few steps away. If I had it…
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