There’s something that feels so cozy and healing about a brothy bowl of chicken, citrus, chickpeas, and herbs. Add a wholesome grain like farro, and you have a hearty soup dish. It might not be backed with science, but there’s something about these ingredients that feel like they can cure any ailment. This lemony chicken …
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Chicken and rice always reminds me of the wee hours of the morning after weekend nights out in Brooklyn in my early twenties. After a night of partying, we would always crave chicken and rice, and the corner bodegas always had our backs with a hot takeout container of chicken and rice and hit the …
I have really come to love Thai food. I was never very adventurous when I ordered Thai as takeout, typically opting for the classic Pad Thai dish. While I still love the classic, I’ve tried to become a little more open-minded when it comes to Thai food and have recently experienced some amazing fried rice …
We’re back in full spring mode, and I’m psyched to be using one of my FAVORITE spring veggies – green peas! Although the weather is slowly turning warmer, we’ve had quite a few cold, rainy days in May. It makes it difficult to enjoy some of the fun, fresh spring produce. Luckily, no one ever …
The weather in the Northeast these last few days has been ROUGH. It can only be described as cold and raw, the worse possible weather when all you want is spring. Because of this cold, wintery weather, I’ve been craving warm, comforting soup. Turns out, this homemade chicken noodle soup is the best idea for …
This hearty lamb ragù with pappardelle is the ultimate Italian comfort food. The sauce packs immense flavor while the ricotta adds a fluffy finish. Topping the dish with fresh spring herbs seals the deal. Ragù for you? It’s a term you have probably seen on many an Italian restaurant menu, but what exactly is ragù. …
One of my favorite easy weeknight meals is stuffed bell peppers. But guess what? It’s soup season, so I present to you a recipe for stuffed bell pepper soup. It’s basically deconstructed stuffed peppers with a cozy broth that warms you up with each bite. Perfect for a December weekday dish. unstuffed Like my recipe …
With a Mexican flare, these stuffed peppers are like a burrito, but the tortilla is a juicy bell pepper. I love making stuffed peppers as a weeknight meal, because they’re so easy to throw together and are both nutritious and delicious. They’re also the perfect meal if you’re craving your favorite Mexican dish but want …
Don’t hate me, but I’ve never been a huge chicken fan. It’s not that I dislike it, per se—I made it probably once a week—but I just don’t get excited about a chicken-centric dinner. And what is that Anthony Bourdain said? “Chicken is boring. Chefs see it as a menu item for people who don’t …
As I was flipping through Eating Well magazine my eye caught this recipe, not only because crab salad speaks to me, but also because the recipe is from a cafe in Morro Bay, California. I have fond memories of California’s central coast, from when my sister went to school at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. …