My favorite thing to cook for big groups is lasagna. Especially in the winter, lasagna is the perfect comfort food for cold nights. So, when a few people came over to watch football this weekend, I knew immediately what to put on the menu. I have a few reliable recipes that I go to time … Continue reading Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna
Happy New Year! There's nothing like starting the new year off with chocolate cake. The first time I tried this recipe I was looking for a new way to finish off a can of coconut milk. Half had already gone towards a green curry dinner, and I didn't want the rest to go to waste. … Continue reading Coconut-y Chocolate Cake
Who knew there could be so many different ways to make these crispy, delicious pancakes? Over the years, I've tried quite a few latke recipes. Some were family recipes, passed down through generations, while others came off clippings in Bon Appetit or the NY Times. Without taking sides, I've noted the following key points of debate: … Continue reading Jerusalem’s Latkes
This is a great example of a dish that can be prepared on a weeknight without taking over the whole evening. The ingredients are very simple, and many of them are winter staples that you probably have sitting around in your pantry or fridge. The recipe uses both the oven and the stovetop, significantly cutting … Continue reading Penne with Winter Squash and Kale
This recipe is inspired by Picco, a lovely restaurant located in Boston's South End. While everything on the menu is top notch, my absolute favorite thing to order is the pizza covered in butternut squash, brussels sprouts, and a generous amount of fontina cheese. For my rendition of this recipe, I decided to skip the … Continue reading Winter Squash and Spinach Pizza
I've been a granola binge lately. It all started with this recipe, which tastes so good (and sweet) that it should probably be topped with vanilla ice cream instead of Greek yogurt. My tastes evolved when I met this granola recipe developed by the guys over at Baked NYC, which quickly became my go-to recipe and … Continue reading Olive Oil Granola
This is by far my most requested cookie recipe. It pushes the boundaries of a traditional oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, including nuts for added crunch and dried fruit for a hint of tartness. It's also shamelessly good looking. The dough spreads evenly every time, creating a cookie that is perfectly shaped and golden-brown. If you're … Continue reading Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with Dried Fruit and Nuts
For the past few weeks I've been on a "brown bag lunch" kick. It started with mixed green salads and veggie sandwiches, things that I could whip up easily in the morning without being late for work. I slowly increased the difficulty, incorporating cooked and chilled ingredients like quinoa and beets. When I started running … Continue reading Sesame Noodles with Tofu and Vegetables
The last waffle I ate was back in college. It was topped with soft serve, plenty of hot fudge, sprinkles, and whipped cream. Once I was done putting it together, it looked more like a brownie sundae than breakfast. Needless to say, this waffle is very different. The flavor comes from the batter itself, rather … Continue reading Pumpkin Waffles
In DC, it's easy to miss the arrival of fall. September days often reach up to 80 degrees, and it's totally acceptable to wear shorts and flip flops outside the house. Since I can't count on the weather to indicate the changing of seasons, I've come to rely on other context clues. This year, that … Continue reading Free-form Apple Galette
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