Whenever I can make something at home, I do it. I’m not a fan of the mysterious “spices” label that’s on the ingredient list of most foods. Not to sound all conspiracy theorist crazy, but the government allows all sorts of additives to be included under that all encompassing “spices” tag. And you know what?
Burgers for lunch or dinner are always a good idea. I didn’t grill with this recipe, but I did get that wonderfully charred exterior with a nice medium interior, and I did it all indoors using my trusty cast iron skillet! Seriously, if you don’t have one of those you NEED to get one. The
Maybe you’ve already guessed my little secret, what with all the Asian inspired dishes on my blog, but I capital “L” Love Chinese take out (and Chinese food in general). That said, there’s nothing quite like homemade, no matter what kind of food you’re making. Feeling bored with plain old chicken dishes, I decided to
There is nothing in the world like making some homemade meatballs for your friends or family. I have the best memories of hanging out in my grandma’s kitchen while she fried some up, sneaking me one or two before Sunday supper. The aromatic way they make your kitchen smell is just so darn good. And
A few weeks ago I shared this recipe on my sister’s lifestyle blog, and couldn’t wait to post it here too. I am a crazy, crazy fool for all things spicy, and Mexican food has been one of my very favorites since I was a little peanut. Growing up we used to go to this local
Pasta is a MAJOR staple in most Italian-American homes. Like I’m talking about eating it five out of seven nights a week and always, always with Sunday dinner. It’s fast. It’s versatile. And let’s be honest, it’s awesome comfort food. When I first went gluten free there were very few options for GF pasta out
There’s something immensely satisfying about making a tasty dinner in under 20 minutes. Which is why I love keeping scallops in the house. You can grab a nice bag of them when they’re on sale and stick them in the freezer until you’re ready to use them. Growing up in a Sicilian household I know
If I could marry one dish I’d SO put a ring on Indian Butter Chicken. Bold flavor. Silky texture. A hint of heat and all that saucy goodness that’s oh-so-perfectly sopped up with naan. It’s perfect in the winter and I eat it all summer long too. In fact, I’ve got a summer twist on
I’m not sure if the Food Gods simply enjoy watching me break out into hives or not, but sometimes I have an allergic reaction to pre-made spice blends that I pick up in the store. I know that technically this isn’t a true garam masala, but the flavor is perfect for butter chicken and tikka