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
I picked up this amazing garlic chili paste a few days ago and have been DYING to test it out. Luckily, we had some veggies that needed to be used and my brain imediately jumped into stir fry mode. Because it’s my kitchen and I can fry if I want to. (I promise that’s the
Yesterday was one of those days where life was grabbing a bullhorn and shouting for some quality time. AKA my day job was being the kind of boyfriend who wants to reconnect and get out for a bit. I obliged for two reasons. One, because it was super humid and nothing sounded particularly appealing. And,
Oh, Chinese takeout, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Sesame Chicken. Soup dumplings. Egg rolls. Bao buns. Yum. But what I really, really can’t get enough of? Szechuan Beef, y’all. I am caps-worthy OBSESSED. Just thinking about the melt-in-your-mouth strips of meat, and the spicy perfection of the Szechuan sauce is
In my humble, little opinion there is nothing better than an interesting salad on a hot summer day. And by “interesting” I mean “Holy cape-stunning, Batman! This is one of the best things I’ve ever put in my mouth.” Or something close to that. Anyway, if you’re looking to make something different and full of