Posted in Pasta, Poultry, Vegetables, tagged Asian, Chicken, Peanuts, Soba noodles on August 26, 2014| 8 Comments »
I spent last weekend at home with my mom, grandma and boyfriend–we relaxed, watched movies, and ate gobs of food. While at home, my mom and I made this delicious, spicy soba noodle salad. The recipe made enough for a week of leftovers, but I wasn’t complaining about that!
Posted in Mac and Cheese, Pasta, Poultry, Vegetables, tagged Chicken, Cremini mushrooms, Gruyere, Jarlsberg, Peas on May 12, 2014| 7 Comments »
It’s been a long two weeks. I’m still recovering from a serious gum surgery, but am finally starting to feel human again. My diet for the past two weeks has consisted of frozen yogurt, protein shakes and Ramen…and all I want is a cheeseburger!!
I couldn’t bear to eat another bowl of Maruchan Ramen, so I decided to try eating mac & cheese. Granted, I was only able to eat the noodles and cheese sauce, but the rest of my family enjoyed the pasta with the mushrooms, peas and chicken. Everyone gave the dish two thumbs up!
Posted in Baking, Poultry, Vegetables, tagged Broccoli, Buffalo, Chicken, Goat cheese, Kale, Quinoa on November 6, 2013| 10 Comments »
Over the past few months, I’ve fallen in love with buffalo sauce. Don’t ask what took me so long. I had a ton of quinoa in my pantry and wanted to find a way to combine the grain with my newfound love (buffalo sauce). To my surprise, I found a recipe online that did just that. This quinoa bake was divine–I’m getting giddy just thinking about having it for dinner tonight. :)
Posted in Alcohol, Poultry, Vegetables, tagged Chicken, Thyme, White wine on September 26, 2013| 9 Comments »
Last weekend, I got to see my brother marry his girlfriend of seven years and love of his life, Vanya. The wedding was absolutely gorgeous and a day they will never forget. It was so nice to spend the weekend with family from Ohio that we haven’t seen in years.
This chicken dish was always a favorite of mine growing up, but for some reason, I’d never made it myself. The dish is simple to prepare, and full of flavor. The white wine cream sauce is heavenly…I tell ya, heavenly!
Photo credit: Lauren Scotti — she’s incredible!!
Posted in Grilling, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables, tagged Andouille sausage, Chicken, Mustard on August 8, 2013| 11 Comments »
How is it already August?! The next couple months are going to fly by for me, as I’ll be in Ohio two different weekends, then my brother gets married in September. Though it’s been extremely busy, it has been and will be a blast spending time with family and friends. I’ll only be in LA two weekends out of the upcoming seven, so I might be a little slow to post!
On to the recipe–this dish is simple and delicious, with the star being the creole mustard sauce. The meat and vegetables can be served on or off the kabobs. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to snap a photo until after we ate, so the veggies aren’t pictured. Food blogger fail!
Posted in Mexican, Poultry, Vegetables, tagged Anaheim pepper, Brown rice, Chicken, Cream cheese, Cream sauce, Poblano pepper on November 13, 2012| 17 Comments »
I was in New York this past weekend for work, so needless to say, I’m behind on blogging. Even though the trip was quick, I was able to see a couple of friends and spend a few hours perusing the city. I absolutely love NY and didn’t want to leave, but it was nice to get home and back in the kitchen. But what does one cook when jet lagged and lazy? Well, obviously a crock-pot recipe. Or at least that’s what sounded easiest to me, and that it was!
Food Porn Daily featured my mushroom and ricotta cheese toasts today. Check it out here.
A much needed reunion with my friend, Liza. Check out her blog here!
Posted in Pasta, Poultry, Vegetables, tagged Broccoli, Chicken, Egg fettuccine, Sun-dried tomatoes on August 16, 2012| 16 Comments »
It’s hot. I mean, really hot. So why did I make pasta? I suppose I’d have to go with laziness; I didn’t want to make a trip to the grocery, so i played the game of ‘use what you have.’ The dish turned out delicious, and not too heavy. My roommate, Megan, and I enjoyed a bowl of the pasta while blasting the air conditioning. It made the dining experience much more enjoyable. :)
Posted in Baking, Entertaining, Pies, Poultry, Vegetables, tagged Chicken, Hearty, Personal, Pot pie on May 9, 2012| 34 Comments »
I wanted to give my friend, Danielle, a personalized gift for her birthday; so, I told her I’d make a homemade dinner of her choice–wine included, of course. :) She chose these mini chicken pot pies and boy were they delicious, with a few tweaks to the original recipe. Though the individual ramekins held more than enough food, we both liked the idea of personal pot pies. One thing is for sure–this meal is hearty.
Posted in Pasta, Poultry, Vegetables, tagged Chicken, Fettucine, Parmesan cheese, Squash, Zucchini on January 13, 2011| 1 Comment »
Italian food is one of my many weaknesses. All of the pasta, bread, cheese….carbs—there’s really not much to complain about.
My mom and I made this Ellie Krieger recipe for zucchini ribbon pasta—a healthier alternative to fettuccine alfredo or pasta with marinara sauce. We made a few alterations to the recipe, and the pasta turned out absolutely delicious with an abundance of flavor. I ate this dish for dinner and even packed it for lunch the very next day.
Posted in Poultry, Vegetables, tagged Bay leaves, Chicken, Oregano, Tomat, Wine on November 1, 2010| 2 Comments »
Last night, I was given the task of choosing and cooking a meal for dinner. I flipped through Giada de Laurentiis’ Everyday Italian cookbook for some inspiration and came across her recipe for chicken cacciatore. I had never made this dish before and suggested the recipe to my mom. She approved of my choice, but suggested I use my Uncle Tom’s recipe instead.
I used his recipe for the dish and couldn’t have been more pleased with the result. After simmering in the tomato mixture for over an hour, the chicken was tender and juicy with an abundance of flavor. The sauce had the perfect combination of spices, all of which complimented each other. When paired with orzo, jasmine rice and green beans cooked with chopped sweet red onion, the meal was even more spectacular.
We devoured the meal while taking turns answering the door for trick-or-treaters. My dog, Chloe, was even in the Halloween spirit. Yesterday, my mom and I spontaneously decided to take her to Petco to pick out a costume. Since we went to the store last-minute, the options were scarce. This, however, made the decision process much easier. We grabbed the last XXL bumble bee costume and called it a day. Chloe was definitely a hit with the trick-or-treaters. Hopefully we didn’t humiliate her too much! Photo of my dog in her costume below.
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