I’m so happy that corn is in season again. As soon as I saw these ears in Trader Joe’s (for $0.49 a piece!) I snatched ’em up and starting thinking about how to cook ’em. Luckily Gwynnie had a recipe … Continue reading
roasted chili corn
Category Archives: Recipes
judging the kitchensurfing lobster roller
Gorgeous photo, right?! I wish I could take the credit. That’s all Daniel Krieger aka Smooth Dude, who not only took that shot — but taught me a few things about food photography too. Lesson 1: food often looks best shot from above, in natural light.
sweet + spicy: tequila cocktail time!
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: tequila is the best and only drink. It gets such a bad rep because people associate it with that last shot of the night, when they probably shouldn’t be drinking any more … Continue reading
coconut curry swordfish
“I thought it would have fins on the end… or something,” B says to me as he glides into the kitchen, peering over my shoulder into the pan — his sense of smell and curiosity getting the best of him … Continue reading
apron anxiety’s asian-inspired mahi mahi
A few weeks ago I read Apron Anxiety, the hilarious and heartfelt memoir of Alyssa Shelasky. It’s an adorable, fast read — I devoured it in two, maybe three days — about her love affairs in and out of the … Continue reading
farro salad with chickpeas + leeks
I don’t know about you, but lunch is always the hardest meal for me to figure out each day. I know I’m on a slightly different schedule than most of you and am craving slightly different food, but I’ll venture … Continue reading
roasted cauliflower, chickpeas + brussels sprouts in mustard + parsley
This recipe, adapted from Gwyneth Paltrow’s cookbook “It’s All Good”, is one of the easiest side dishes (or even full meal) I’ve ever made. You literally toss everything in a pan and roast it! Squeeze a little lemon, sprinkle a … Continue reading
top of the morning: brian’s book is out now!
This is my boyfriend Brian. Sorry, wrong Brian.
Food Bloggers Against Hunger: lemon rosemary veggie stack w/lentils + horseradish vinaigrette
This is the most delicious dish I have ever made. From the freshness of the lemon rosemary, to the earthiness of the lentils, to the tang of the horseradish maple vinaigrette, my tastebuds were in heaven. I enjoyed the whole … Continue reading
bibimbap in baltimore
Let me tell you about my friend Mindy: not only is she one of the funniest people I know, and now mom to one of the cutest babies I know (see little Jordy, below) but she is also a Master … Continue reading