like a blistered shishito in the sun Blistered shishitos are one of the best (and tastiest) finger foods you could find. All they need is a little oil and salt, plus a cooling garlicky yogurt sauce for dipping. It’s the perfect snack or appetizer for the final sizzling days of summer, and did I mention …
There’s a healthy food store in my hometown of Akron, Ohio called Mustard Seed Market that has amazing chicken salad. I know it doesn’t sound like anything special, but it’s a creamy, hearty mix that goes great on a crispy piece of toast or in a full sandwich, or just by itself. The key ingredient? …
I don’t want to call it a New Year’s resolution thing, because that means it probably won’t last, but I’ve been on a real salad kick lately. It is true, though, that at the start of the year, after late last year’s holiday indulging, Christmas cookies, and lots of drinking, you kind of need a …
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 …
When I was younger, one of my favorite comfort meals was broccoli cheddar soup from Panera in a big bread bowl. Yummmm! It always hit the spot on a cold winter’s day. Not to knock Panera, but when I got older and started to pay attention to the ingredients in my favorite foods, I realized …