Casual Friday: Berry-Cherry Smoothie
Happiest of Casual Fridays from Charleston!! You know the drill. First we talk food, then we peruse random things on the Interwebs. We’re doing it extra quick and dirty today because the sun is shining, I’ve had 2 cups of coffee (read: I’m teetering on the edge of a panic attack), and I need to…
Read More5-Ingredient Skillet Eggs with Spinach and Roasted Cauliflower
The Dude Diet Tour is officially off to ze races, and I’m equal parts Logan-style psyched and (characteristically?) anxious. My anxiety has nothing to do with the upcoming events and appearances—you know I live for stranger hugs, microphones, and on cam-ah-rahhh opportunities—it’s 100% travel-related. I may or may not have mentioned this before, but… I…
Read MoreRoasted Potato, Corn, and Leek Chowder
Happy Valentine’s Day, friends and lovahhhhs!! My roommate gets enough love around these parts, so I’m going to skip gushing over the dude and his wonderland bod today. (Although he did surprise me by revealing via a card hidden in his underwear drawer that he’s coming home a day early from his work trip to…
Read More"Clean Out The Fridge" Chopped Salad
Hey, hey, heyyy. Happy 2017 from your weird blog lady! Are you suffering from post-holiday depression? On a #NewYearNewYou high? Cleansing? ALL THREE? The internets are insane right now, so I hope you’re keeping it together. I don’t really make resolutions, but one of my “goals” this year is to drink more water. It’s going well,…
Read MoreSpicy Asian Salmon Salad
Popular things to post on the Internet in December: Photos of the following: Engagements. If you look for it on Instagram, I’ve got a sneaky feeling you’ll find that love actually is all around… Christmas trees. It appears the whole world has an “I’ll show you mine if you show me yours” approach to tree…
Read MoreEgg Roll Bowls
When I was at boarding school, there was an awesomely terrible Chinese delivery spot in town called China Star. I’m pretty sure 99% of their business came from Taft students, and since I crushed 2-3 white carton meals a week my sophomore year, I’m gonna go out on a limb and say that I may…
Read MoreSriracha Chicken Salad Collard Wraps
I’m fully embracing back-to-school mode. I’m obviously not returning to the classroom in the literal sense (which never gets less upsetting), but I’m still itching to get my life organized before the official arrival of fall. After a long and glorious summer filled with weddings, vacation, and rosé funneling, my home/office/psyche is a hot mess, and something…
Read MoreSpicy Jicama Tortilla Soup with Shrimp
My true colors are showing, and I apologize. I do my best to keep my personal food fetishes under control on this site because I realize that everyone has different tastes, and I like to cover all my bases/feed as many of you as humanly possible. After all, one (supposedly) can’t live on tacos, quinoa bakes,…
Read MoreThe Dude Diet: BOOK COVER REVEAL! (and a Chicken Meatball Fajita Skillet)
Happy cover reveal day, dudes! Today is a big fucking day for The Dude Diet, and I could not be more pumped to finally unveil the book’s cover. I know it’s been an unforgivably long time since the last official Dude Diet post, but I plan to make it up to you with 352 pages of…
Read MoreLemon Chicken Quinoa Bake with Asparagus and Fontina
Logan and I have been together a long time. And the longer we’re together, the more I revel in the fact that it’s cool for us not to love all the same things. I’ve talked about this subject at length before, but I’d like to reiterate that it’s pretty awesome to have reached the point…
Read MorePeach-Cherry Smoothie and Coconut Chia Pudding Parfaits
During the summer months, I tend to make the common sense transition from warm breakfasts like slow-cooker oatmeal and eggs to more refreshing options like chia pudding and smoothies. It’s hot as balls in NYC, and since there’s no AC in my kitchen, I like to get in, out, and back in front of my…
Read MoreGrilled Turkey Kofta Burgers with Harissa Yogurt Sauce
Loaded with fresh herbs, feta, and spices, these grilled turkey burgers are a serious game-changer. Don’t skimp on the spicy yogurt sauce…
Read MoreGarlicky Shrimp Stir-Fry with Shiitake Mushrooms and Baby Bok Choy
I attended culinary school with a truly ridiculous cast of characters, including myself—a sassy, 23-year-old American who was rather distraught to discover that culinary school was not, in fact, a lengthy exercise in roasting chickens and drinking wine.
Read MoreThai Red Curry with Shrimp and Rice Noodles
I love Vegas. People are always surprised by this fun fact—probably because I appear super classy (riiiight???)—but my affection for Sin City is long-standing, and it runs DEEP. I’m tempted to tell you about all the childhood vacations I spent there, but that would take hours, and it’s possible that you’re only here for the…
Read MoreAvocado Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
I had this post all planned out in my head. There would be an Avocado Chicken Salad inspiration story, deep thoughts on eating lots of green things after your Cinco de Mayo tacos and tequila, and a laundry list of potential #sassydesklunch recipe variations. It wasn’t exactly groundbreaking, but it was straight-forward, topical, and informative,…
Read MoreRosti Potatoes with Melted Leeks and Goat Cheese
I think potatoes single-handedly got me through “Cuisine Intermediaire” at Le Cordon Bleu, and for that, they will always have a special place in my heart. The way LCB works is pretty simple. Each lesson involves a 3-hour demonstration in a “classroom,” followed by a 3-hour practical in the kitchen. In the demonstration, a chef…
Read MoreCasual Friday: Strawberry Mexican Mule
Hey, hey, heyyyy, TGICasual Friday, friends. You know the drill. First things first, I’m very excited about the extremely festive, and Cinco de Mayo appropriate, Strawberry Mexican Mule on your screen. This sexy fuchsia cocktail is a tequila-based twist on the classic Moscow Mule, dressed up with fresh strawberry puree. Tart-sweet with a subtle, ginger-y kick,…
Read MoreSeared Scallop Tacos with Spring Mango Salsa and Avocado Cream
Cinco de Mayo is coming, and I’m ecstatic. It seems like everyone has had something to be Logan-style psyched about over the past couple weeks, and I’ve been feeling just the teensiest bit left out. The Goopies got It’s All Easy. Game of Thrones fans got their premiere. The Beyonce worshippers (aka most humans) got…
Read More5-Day Detox Plan 2.0
I’m not sure what the weather is like where you are, but it’s officially spring in NYC, and everyone is taking their clothes off. Seriously. On my walk to the grocery store yesterday, I felt like I was on freshman spring break (woohoo!). Bare legs, and backs, and midriffs, oh my! The amount of exposed…
Read MoreZucchini Noodle Salad with Spicy Almond Dressing
Wedding season is officially upon us, friends. Logan and I kicked things off with his bestie’s nuptials on Harbour Island last weekend, and it was one of the most glorious weekends, wedding or otherwise, in recent memory. If you’ve been to Harbour Island, you already know that it’s basically heaven on earth. (And if you…
Read MoreThe Travel Recipe Round-Up
When I was little, my babysitter always packed me a big bag of travel snacks for a flight. The contents of the Ziploc freezer bag varied, but there was usually a sandwich or yogurt (ahhh the days before TSA confiscated yogurt) and some combo of fresh fruit, granola bars, Goldfish, and fruit leathers. Maybe a…
Read MoreLoaded Vegetarian Sweet Potatoes
Logan LOVES to scare me. And I’m not talking about his eating habits and music taste here (although those are undeniably terrifying)—I mean it much more literally. The dude takes great pleasure in hiding behind things/sneaking up on me just to witness my reaction. Said reaction typically involves me screaming at the top of my…
Read MoreLemon-Coconut Energy Bites
It’s Friday, I had a few too many “tastes” of wine last night, and I feel like today’s post is a challenge in not making ball jokes. (I actually changed “balls” to “bites” in the recipe title to avoid have to say “balls” infinity times, yet all I can think about right now is the…
Read MoreChicken and Wheat Berry Salad with Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Arugula
So, about a month ago, my friend Phoebe sent a very entertaining email asking me to join her in a “spring pantry purge.” Like yours truly, Ms. Lapine is a culinary hoarder (occupational hazard), but a recent move to Brooklyn (Godspeed!) prompted her to go all Marie Kondo on her superfluous foodstuffs. And while she…
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