Sauces

Creamy Spiced Pumpkin Butter

I really think this pumpkin-spiced insanity has gone too far. Does it really need to start in august, must every store burn every spice...

Mom’s Vinaigrette -the BEST salad dressing ever (+a video!)

Homemade salad dressing is the key to happiness. And really its ridiculously easy to make so put the store-bought ranch down my friend,...

Hummus x 3

Did you guys know that 2016 is officially the Year of Pulses?! I just thought I would let you know in case you hadn’t been living up to...

Spicy Sesame Noodles (of the Vegetal Variety)

If your only kitchen tools are a wok and a spiralizer, you could make this recipe. One of you readers out there knows what im talking...

Chermoula (the best sauce you’ve never heard of)

Chaeeerr-mooou-laah. Doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. Saying it reminds me of those embarrassing drama class exercises to warm up...

Coconut Curry Noodle Bowl (Hot or Cold)

I believe we have officially entered Almost Spring Limbo. You know, that time of year when you are inevitably dressed for yesterday’s...

Preserved Lemons

I get so angry with myself every time I see preserved lemons in a recipe because it reminds me that I didn’t make them the last time this...

Winter Squash & Kale Ragù

This is a no frills no fuss kind of recipe that is delicious. Chris told me that was all I needed to say and not to overthink these...

Mac & Cheese

This is the most decadently delicious mac and cheese recipe you will ever make. I try not to have such things become common practice in...

Fall Farro Bowl w/ a Chipotle-Maple Dressing

Like most people, I find it hard to let go of summer, but since food is literally all i think about what I am most sad about is the fact...

Truffle & Honey Ricotta

I have been making this ricotta recipe for so many years it has become a family staple that even my sister makes when necessary (sorry...

Summer Pudding

My Mom has been making this Summer Pudding recipe for ever. It is just so darn good. I mean I will take bread pretty much any way I can...

Bagna Cauda

This past Christmas Chris and I gave my sister and her hubs a wine tasting class at Eataly. We strategically gave them 4 tickets,...

Almond Semifreddo &<BR />Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

Memorial Day weekend might be wrapping up but that means summer has officially arrived. And it’s a short work week so we’ve got that...

Basil & Lemon Gremolata

After giving my final thesis presentation and turning in the last paper of my graduate life, I found myself wandering the Union Square...

Lamb with Mint Chimichurri

My Sis and her hubs are on their honeymoon right now in South America – probably arriving in Argentina at this very moment. Despite...

Parmesan Broth

The perfect antidote to the relentless winter weather. Not only is this stock incredibly flavorful but it will also make your apartment...

Caramelized Onion Dip

Onion Dip Throwdown. This is the sort of thing that happens in my family. Ok really just between my Mom and myself, this time I was...

Cranberry & Fig Chutney

I have already confessed my dislike for Thanksgiving food, cranberry sauce being one of my least favorite items (coming in just behind...

Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper Dip)

I have been on quite a Middle Eastern flavors kick recently. I think it is the cooler weather – which I actually don’t mind because it...