Quinoa Risotto with Roasted Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Sometimes I think I might be a genius. I know that may sound a little crazy, but geniuses tend to be slightly ridiculous, which only serves to support my thought process. Obviously, there’s an easy way to verify whether or not I am MENSA material (i.e. ask my parents for the results of my childhood…
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 MoreVegetable Fajita Salad with Chipotle Vinaigrette
As I’ve mentioned many times before, I am a die-hard fan of Cinco de Mayo. I love any excuse to consume mass quantities of tacos and margaritas, so this holiday is basically a dream come true on the food front. To celebrate, my roommate and I decided to throw a little fiesta at our apartment.…
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 MoreSweet Potato and Black Bean Turkey Burgers with Sriracha-Lime Crema
My dad gave me a gym membership for my birthday. Don’t worry, I wasn’t offended. I actually asked for this incredibly generous and practical present. I know a gym membership may seem like a crazy request considering my distaste for sweating in public, but as many of you know, I was feeling a little panicked…
Read MoreFiesta Baked Eggs with Farro and Black Beans
When people find out that I’m a food blogger, they often turn to my roommate and say, “You’re so lucky! You must eat gourmet meals every night!” On these occasions, I put on my very best modest smile and say something like, “No, no, no. Of course not! During the week, I mostly just make…
Read More10 Foolproof Recipes For Spring
This winter was is a shit show. Those words look harsh on my computer screen, but you know it’s true. It’s been cold and gray for so long that I feel like we’re living in that creepy world from Frozen that Adele Dazeem sang about at the Oscars. Plus, I’m deathly pale, my hair is…
Read MoreThe Best Tropical Green Smoothie
A lot of terrible things have happened this week. First, there was the failure of my Tyler Florence eggs-periment (had to), followed by constant, LOUD construction in my building that makes me feel mildly homicidal no matter how much I turn up Beyoncé, and I’ve had several True Detective-induced nightmares. (For the record, the theme…
Read MoreBacon Fried Rice with Broccoli and Wilted Greens
In the excitement leading up to my birthday, I always forget about what happens next: THE COMEDOWN. Far worse than the day after Christmas, birthday princess comedown is pretty horrific. Not only is there another whole year until my next birthday, but I’m also older, slightly puffier (due to excessive consumption of cake and champagne),…
Read MoreThai "Summer Roll" Salad with Shrimp and Mango
This coming Saturday is my 27th birthday. As some of you may know, my birthday is my favorite day of the year, and I’m obviously looking forward to being a shameless birthday princess this weekend. That said, 27 is my scary age, and I’m not exactly thrilled to be another year older, as I still…
Read MoreRoasted Tomato Basil Soup
As a kid, I was a really good skier. However, I took an extended hiatus from the sport between the ages of 14 and 24, and when I returned to the slopes in 2011, it was with a healthy fear of death. Call me crazy, but I no longer enjoy racing through the trees or “shredding…
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 MoreKale Salad with Edamame, Roasted Cashews and Miso Dressing
In the chaos of last week’s holiday and my sister getting hit by an SUV, I overlooked one of my favorite days of the year… NUDIE MAGAZINE DAY!!!! Also known as the release of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. As detailed in last year’s post on the subject, I love SI Swimsuit. Based on my…
Read MoreQuinoa Green Goddess Bowl with Crispy Chickpeas and Lemon-Tahini Dressing
I’ve always been prone to rather severe hangovers, but they’ve gotten increasingly terrifying with age. I mean, in college I could at least drag myself to Sunday brunch after a big night (usually still wearing the previous night’s fancy outfit, but whatever), maybe go to the movies, and potentially even get some studying done. At…
Read MoreMushroom, White Bean and Brown Rice Casserole with Bacon and Gruyère
I know everyone’s probably sick of hearing about the polar vortex, but it is real, and for someone with bad circulation, it is very scary. During the first round of polar vortex weather a couple weeks ago, I wasn’t that concerned. I had very few social obligations, and since I do all of my busy…
Read More20-Minute Chicken Posole
Brooklyn makes me nervous. Despite having lived in Manhattan for several years, I have only been to Brooklyn a grand total of 7 times. This is largely a result of laziness and my healthy fear of the subway, but it also has something to do with the vibe. It very much pains me to admit…
Read More13 Foolproof Recipes From 2013
I know it’s already 10 days into the New Year, and it may be a little late for a 2013 recipe round-up, but I couldn’t resist. According to the internet, many peeps have resolved to do more cooking this year, and if you think I’m not going to capitalize on this window of domestic opportunity,…
Read More"Shakshuka" Egg White Frittata with Turkey Sausage
I’m a pretty messy person. Sadly, messiness appears to be a familial trait, like fancy hoarding and being chronically late. Yes, it’s shameful, and I hate to think of the hovels that my family members would happily live in if left to their own devices, but I try not to let genetics get me down.…
Read MorePomegranate, Clementine and Ricotta Salad with Avocado and Toasted Almonds (aka Antioxidant Salad)
Happy New Year, friends! I realize I’m a little late, and I apologize for the two-week hiatus, but I was busy Christmas-ing, napping, and pretending to ski. I’ll make it up to you. As expected, the internet was awash this week with New Year’s resolutions, juice cleanses, scary workout ads, and general “New Year, New…
Read MoreRoasted Broccoli, Chicken and Cheddar Quinoa Bake
Baths are my favorite. In all seriousness, there are few things in life that make me happier than soaking in a hot bath for an extended period of time. I think I’ve always been a pretty high-stress person (tell no one), but a good bubble bath has never failed to relax me. Even as a…
Read MoreChipotle Pork Tenderloin and Butternut Squash Tacos
I have a mildly obsessive personality. By that I mean that I become easily and intensely enamored with things, which will consume my life for a period of time (anywhere from a couple of days to years at a time), until I either finish with or become deeply sick of them. For example, I recently…
Read MoreSweet Potato Gratin with Pancetta, Parmesan and Sage
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I know this may come as a shock to some of you based on the fact that it does not involve presents, but it’s true. Everything about Thanksgiving is the best. The crispness in the autumn air, the togetherness of family and friends, and the shameless binge eating are all…
Read MoreKale Salad with Quinoa, Cranberries and Toasted Almonds
Kale kind of sucks. I’m aware of the inflammatory nature of the previous statement, but I like to keep it as real as possible on this blog. Trust me, no one is more upset than I am that I haven’t gotten on board with this trendy green. I’d actually like nothing more than to fall…
Read MoreThe Dude Diet: Chicken Cutlets and Zucchini Noodles with Cherry Tomatoes
The Dude Diet is going mainstream, folks. I mean, I always knew a high profile dude would eventually get on board, I just wasn’t exactly sure of how it would play out. I mostly envisioned getting my hands on a pre-weight loss Seth Rogan type, putting him on The Dude Diet in secret for a…
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