8 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 MoreBanana-Berry Baked Oatmeal Bites
Yesterday’s culinary experiments were an absolute shitshow. I know that’s a harsh opening line for your casual blog reading, and I’m sorry, but dear GOD, perfecting these Banana-Berry Baked Oatmeal Bites was a nightmare. I’m still recovering from the trauma. For the sake of back story, I’ve been wanting to experiment with baked oatmeal for…
Read MoreSpiced Turkey and Zucchini Meatballs with Basil Yogurt Sauce
Yoga and turkey meatballs are having a renaissance in my apartment this week. In college, I used to do yoga all the time. The fact that it was “gentle yoga for beginners” and mostly involved me rolling around hungover on the floor of a hippie Cambridge gym (which I joined to avoid any of my…
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 MoreLasagna Quinoa Bake with Chicken, Spinach and Mushrooms
It’s sort of a joke amongst my family members that I have terrible taste in movies. This is completely ridiculous and based on a one-time claim that A Night at the Roxbury was the best movie I had ever seen. So, pretty much anytime I recommend a movie, somebody will be like, “Well, you thought…
Read MoreTropical Ginger Smoothie
I would give anything right now for this smoothie with an aggressive Mount Gay floater. I’m currently writing to you from the sky, friends, and the situation is grim. We’re only 2½ hours into the flight and my roommate’s passed out (legs spread, death snore in full effect), I’ve consumed my entire snack pack (even…
Read MoreBaked Eggs with Chicken Sausage, Quinoa and Salsa Verde
I do my best to keep things fresh around here. Knowing (and appreciating) that you take time out of your very busy and important schedules to come hang out, I really try to mix it up on the both the narrative and recipe fronts each week. Thank you and you’re welcome! I probably shouldn’t tell…
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 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 MoreAhi Nachos with Pickled Red Onions and Wasabi Crema
In general, I’m all about the “yes.” From moving to Paris (excellent idea) to sporting a Winona pixie cut (not-so-excellent idea), I’ll try pretty much anything once, which is something I’m proud of. In fact, after “sparkling wit” and “good hugger,” I think my overall “yes” mentality may be my best quality. With that said, I’m…
Read More24 Kickass Recipes for Every Type of Valentine’s Day Celebration
Brace yourself, friends. It’s Valentine’s Week on Domesticate ME! I realize that three V-Day posts may ruffle some feathers given people’s conflicting opinions on the so-called “Hallmark holiday,” but please indulge me. I’ve mentioned before that I’m a die-hard fan of February 14th, and I’m hoping to get as many of you on board the…
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 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…
Read MoreLemon-Dijon Chicken Salad with Pomegranate and Toasted Almonds
There aren’t enough hours in the day. That statement has really resonated with me lately. I’ve got a lot of balls in the air, and for the past few months, I’ve been feeling particularly stressed about getting everything done. While productivity has been high, so have my anxiety levels, and my white girl insomnia is…
Read MorePork and Pinto Bean Chili
I try not to talk about the weather too much on this site or use excessive profanity, but Jesus fuckballs it’s been COLD lately. I don’t do well in the cold. Being from Santa Barbara, I’m kind of a pussy about low temps to begin with, but I also have legitimately terrible circulation (a doctor…
Read MorePan-Seared Halibut with Citrus-Jalapeño Salsa
#NEWYEARNEWYOU mania is in full force right now, and it’s a little stressful, no? I’ve mentioned many times before that I don’t like to make New Year’s resolutions (I crack under the pressure), but I do try to take a little time every January to reflect on the past 12 months, make some general goals,…
Read MoreDomesticate ME!’s Top 14 Recipes of 2014
Happy New Year’s Eve, friends!! Apologies for going dark last week, but I was doing some quality time in Virginia with my mother and great uncle. Between the festive bourbon drinking, present opening, and dial-up internet, I was forced to go on a little hiatus. I figured you were busy too. Now that I’m back…
Read MoreButternut Squash and Brussels Sprout Fried Rice
I’ve been doing a lot of my best thinking in the car. It’s not like I spend that much time driving, but I do log a solid 4 hours per week to cook for Smash in the Dirty Jers, and my productivity during that period has really skyrocketed recently. No one is more surprised by…
Read MoreTomato and White Bean Stew with Chicken Sausage
It’s Thanksgiving MADNESS, people. It’s a lot, and I’m starting to scare myself. Fact: I just spent an inordinate amount of time looking at over-the-top holiday tablescapes on the interwebs and wondering if I do, in fact, need to paint miniature pumpkins, weave a burlap table runner, or teach my roommate the art of homemade…
Read MoreFarro with Chipotle Glazed Squash, Kale and Toasted Pepitas
I like to think I’m a neighborly person. Although I’m not on a first name basis with any of my neighbors, I do open doors for them, hold the elevator so they don’t get trapped in the basement when they toss their trash (one of my greatest fears), and faux smile when their dogs try…
Read MoreHasselback Sweet Potatoes with Parmesan and Sage
So it’s officially Thanksgiving mania on the internet. Can we all agree that it’s simultaneously glorious and overwhelming? As I’ve mentioned many times before, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday (closely followed by my birthday, Christmas and Cinco de Mayo). And given my domestic skills, I’m sure you’re imagining my T-Day table as a fabulous smorgasbord…
Read MoreAçaí Power Parfait
I spent the past weekend in San Francisco, and it was glorious. I crushed a couple very slow walks hikes, basked in the perfect California weather, mainlined frozen mimosas, and got in some serious QT with my favorite people. I was the happiest. Then I took the red-eye home, and now all I feel is pain.…
Read MoreSlow Cooker Apple Pie Oatmeal
To say that I’m “not a morning person” would be a gross understatement. In fact, I actually terrify myself in the early hours of the am. It’s not so much the way I look (although that also upsets me), it’s more that my brain only functions at approximately 2% of its genius(?) potential for the…
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