I was complaining to a friend this week about how all the vegetarian recipes I’ve made recently taste people who are diets trying to pretend they’ve made something good. Christy was surprised to hear this because she’s started cooking vegan this year and has had some really delicious recipes. Me: please share your secrets with me!…
Over winter break I was catching up with family and they were asking me about Pittsburgh and my general life. I told them I rarely go out and usually just bring a lunch & dinner to studio (since I’m usually there for 12 hours). So what do you make? I reflect on my semester and the meals…
It was so wonderful to see Igor & Shanna and be in New York for a bit. I was definitely eager from a break from work. It ended up being a lot of eating, movie-watching, and laughing. Perfect, right?! Probably my favorite Thanksgiving in a few years.
I’ve been cooking a lot more since being in school. It’s nice! This recipe was originally for shrimp, but the salmon was on salmon was on sale so I subbed it in. Still good! It probably just depends on which you like better. Salmon (or shrimp!) Lo Mein with Snow Peas (Adapted from RealSimple) 8 ounces lo…
I hardly ever cooked in New York—small kitchen, was barely home, etc, etc. Trying to shake off the dust and after a few wonky recipes I think I have one that you might want to put in your mouth! Really, even if you’re a new cook, it’s going to be ok. I hope my directions…
a carbohydrate of your choice with a schmeer of butter + smoked salmon (a little goes a long way, it has a strong flavor) + hardboiled egg + salt & pepper
01. Smoothies. (Mixed berries + orange juice + soy milk + avocados + banana + apple). 02. Balsamic vinaigrette salads. (leafies, mostly spinach + grape tomatoes + sprinkle of cheese + salt & pepper + avocados). 03. Homemade pizza. I’m a huge fan of homemade pizza and made some this weekend for guests. (wheat crust…
I love it when not having anything to eat for dinner turns into this. It’s also what happens when I go to the grocery store after work hungry. It’s roasted chicken, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and garlic in olive oil and balsamic vinegar, served on orzo with lemon & oregano feta cheese. Did not measure a…
A simple dish, but I think some people forget the awesome power of a few cherry tomatoes. (There are herbs in there, I swear!) Spaghetti with roasted Tomatoes and herbs (via RealSimple) 12 ounces spaghetti (3?4 box) 2 pounds cherry tomatoes (about 6 cups) 6 cloves garlic, smashed 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for…
