Roasted 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 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 MoreHow to Make the BEST Cauliflower Pizza Crust
I set out to make “The Best Cauliflower Crust Pizza. EVER.” It wasn’t exactly a walk in the park, but a couple heads of cauliflower later, I finally ended up with one seriously badass cauliflower pizza dough crust. It’s perfectly crispy, and way better than any store-bought version. Like most normal humans, I love pizza.…
Read MoreSweet Potato and Black Bean Chili
I’m sick. If you’re worried about me, you should be. I feel terrible. My throat may or may not be closing up, I’m experiencing some pretty severe post-nasal drip, and this computer screen is really hurting my eyes. Blergh. After analyzing my symptoms on WebMD earlier this morning, I wasn’t feeling overly optimistic about my…
Read MoreWarm Spinach Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette and a Fried Egg
When I think about my shortcomings (which I try to do as little as possible), poor brunch ordering is definitely high on the list. It’s probably sandwiched somewhere between “hoarding” and “always forgets to buy toilet paper,” and like those, it’s a pretty serious issue. For some unknown reason, I tend to panic every time…
Read MoreQuinoa "Falafel" with Avocado-Tomato Relish and Yogurt-Tahini Dressing
Late last spring, my mom and I got into a pretty serious fight. It started small, but it eventually escalated to insulting each other’s taste and values, and using embarrassingly loud voices in an otherwise quiet restaurant. We barely ate our dinners, I almost cried, and our waiter was very uncomfortable. I blame Gwyneth. Although…
Read MoreBalsamic Roast Chicken with Tomatoes and Mushrooms
I am currently recovering from wedding number two of a three-week triple-header, and it’s not the prettiest. I’m weak, I’m bloated, and to be perfectly honest, I’m seriously concerned about my brain cell count. The past two wedding weekends have been those of Logan’s best friends. As my super popular roommate was in both wedding…
Read MoreHarvest Pumpkin Soup with Candied Bacon
Ahhhhh fall, the best time of year. As I may have previously mentioned, I’m a big fan of the chill in the air, changing leaves, warm drinks, and the mass purchasing of new boots and sweaters. Since it was 80 degrees in New York yesterday, I have not yet had the chance to enjoy the…
Read MoreGinger-Soy Glazed Salmon with Beet Slaw
I don’t know how to take the subway. This may or may not come as a shock to you. The fact that I’ve been living in New York City off and on for the past ten years leads many people to believe that I am familiar with the subway system. I’m not going to lie,…
Read MoreBrown Rice Jambalaya with Shrimp, Chicken Sausage and Bell Peppers
I have terrible news… My girl group is breaking up. I have briefly mentioned the collective greatness of my college girlfriends before, but in case you missed that, I’ll give you a brief synopsis. Meg Starr, Lara, Daphne, and Annabel are my besties, and they are the tits. As Cher Horowitz once said, “We’re friends…
Read MoreSummer Salad with Avocado, Corn and Grilled Herb Shrimp
It’s wedding season, friends, and I’m exhausted. I’ve attended two very festive wedding weekends in the past three weeks, and I have four more to go before the season is out. I’m very popular. Luckily for me, I LOVE weddings. It may come as a shock to some of you, but I happen to be…
Read MoreGrilled Halibut Tacos with Peach Salsa
Welcome to the new and improved Domesticate Me, friends! After many months of construction, I am very excited to share this fabulously upgraded site. Please press play here, while I show you around. Thanks for the soundtrack, B. First, if you take a look to your right, you’ll see all manner of exciting things in the…
Read MoreCalifornia Salad with Roasted Chicken and Avocado Dressing
A couple of weeks ago, I went to see a holistic health practitioner. In case you were wondering, I suffer from pretty bad anxiety, mild insomnia, fatigue and a host of other white girl problems that have been bothering me for a while. So, when Logan’s parents suggested that I pay their local alternative doctor…
Read MoreMaple Cinnamon Granola
I’ve been exercising a lot this week. This is weird for me because, as I have frequently mentioned, my laziness and distaste for sweat tend to discourage intense physical activity. However, I spent the days following Driggstock with Logan and his parents in Idaho, and they are very big on “activities.” Logan’s parents are possibly…
Read MoreCampfire Chicken Packets with Zucchini, Corn and Cherry Tomatoes
Happy 4th of July week, friends! I am currently camping in Wyoming with Logan for a few days on our way up to Driggs, Idaho, where we will be spending the actual 4th. No, you did not misread the last sentence, and yes, I am camping. For those of you who are surprised by this,…
Read MoreSweet Potato Hash with Chicken Sausage and Fried Eggs
I’ve wanted an assistant for as long as I can remember. When you ask most kids what they want to be when they grow up, they say something ridiculous like an astronaut, a fireman, or President of the United States. My answer? “I want to wear Prada and have several male assistants.” When people asked…
Read MorePerfectly Seared Ahi Tuna Steak Salad
This recipe for pan-seared ahi tuna steak salad is fresh, nutritious and an easy weeknight win. Instructions for cooking perfectly seared tuna steaks included, plus a delicious salad dressing too! Last Saturday I went to a Ke$ha concert. Sunday was rough. On Monday I made Seared Ahi Tuna Salad with Citrus Ginger Dressing because I…
Read MoreGrilled Vegetable Quesadillas with Goat Cheese and Pesto
Summer is almost upon us, and the season brings with it so many exciting things. It’s finally time for the onslaught of refreshing cocktails, outdoor meals, exposed skin, and beach hair. It is also music festival season. I am regularly reminded of this last fact because I am somehow still on the “Bonnaroo Music and…
Read MoreSeared Scallops with Spring Vegetable Risotto
It’s graduation season, friends! I’ve been acutely aware of this fact for the past couple weeks because Logan’s Columbia graduation robe has been hanging on the back of the closet door since before we left for South America. As far as commencement attire goes, I’m actually quite pleased with it. The baby blue really brings…
Read MoreMashed Sweet Potatoes with Goat Cheese, Sage and Pepitas
I was walking along the West Side Highway last week when a girl ran by me in the most insane “shoes” I have ever seen. They were sort of like a skinny version of Moon Shoes, and she bounced approximately 3 feet in the air with each stride. Much to my delight, I saw her…
Read MoreShrimp Tacos with Corn Salsa and Chipotle-Avocado Crema
Happy Taco Tuesday, friends. Perhaps you should try some Shrimp Tacos with Corn Salsa and Chipotle-Avocado Crema: These delicious tacos were born out of a recent personal tragedy. Mallie, one of my favorite friends, is getting married this summer and had her bachelorette party in Miami this past weekend. To say that I’d been…
Read MoreBasil Tofu Bowl with Stir-Fried Quinoa
Last night I made this Basil Tofu Bowl with Stir-Fried Quinoa: If you’re not into tofu, please don’t stop reading just yet. You might change your mind, since I pretty much hated tofu until yesterday. Seriously. Sure, I’d tolerate it in the occasional miso soup or Pad Thai, but overall, I have always dismissed tofu…
Read MoreQuinoa Baked Eggs with Spinach and Pancetta
Monday was the worst day of my life. As a result, I was desperately in need of some comfort food yesterday, and Quinoa Baked Eggs with Spinach and Pancetta really hit the spot: Okay okay, Monday wasn’t actually the worst day of my life. However, it did involve 15 hours of…
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