Chicken Rollatini with Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce
Are you incredibly busy and important? Do you need a simple and impressive recipe to throw grown-up dinner parties during the week? Are you hoping to eventually land a husband or wife? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need Chicken Rollatini with Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce: Let’s back up a…
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Read MoreThai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Last night, I made some unbelievable Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps: You better believe that there is a story behind these, and obviously, I’m going to tell it. A few years ago, during my post-college “finding myself” phase, I spent several weeks in Thailand. I had been traveling in New Zealand…
Read MoreMinestrone Monday
Mondays suck. Anxiety levels are high and morale is low. There are many reasons for this, but my Blue Monday is usually a result of its naughty predecessor: No Calorie Sunday. No Calorie Sunday. Having a light snack. I am a big believer in “No Calorie Sunday.” Sure, I love eating healthily and treating my body like the…
Read MoreCure-All Chicken Soup with Quinoa and Sweet Potatoes
On Monday I woke up feeling like death. Let me fill you in on the backstory. I love fall, but that wonderful chill in the air can sometimes lead to not so wonderful things…specifically, a cold. When my roommate got sick early last week, I felt sorry for him, but I felt more sorry for…
Read MoreMediterranean Quinoa Cakes with Goat Cheese Salad
“Breathe. Just Breathe.” –Anna Nalick’s worthless advice on reducing stress This was not my birthday. I was just stressed and wanted to eat cake. I am an incredibly high-stress person. Ironically, people often compliment me on how “laid back” I am. Congratulations to me! Clearly my low-maintenance beach waves* and sense of humor are successfully…
Read MoreHurricane Turkey Chili
“‘Come in,’ she said, ‘I’ll give you shelter from the storm.” -Bob Dylan I like storms. They are an excellent excuse to stay inside, watch movies, and hang out with friends. I even like when the power goes out (temporarily), since cocktails by candlelight is one of my very favorite pastimes. As long as you…
Read MoreSouthwestern Sweet Potato Salad
“Before you came into my life I missed you so bad. I missed you so, so bad.” –Carly Rae Jepsen on Southwestern Sweet Potato Salad Side dishes are my favorite. You serve an excellent piece of meat or fish, but you pair it with something lame? MEALBREAKER. So, earlier this week I spent an embarrassing amount…
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