handmade is better I don’t know if it’s even possible to be Ukrainian without loving pierogies. And it’s not even just the fact that they’re made up of fluffy, savory potato or cabbage filling swaddled in a tender blanket of dough, but it’s also the feeling of nostalgia and familiarity that comes with eating and …
giving pork chops a good name I used to absolutely dread having pork chops for dinner when I was younger. There was nothing fun about eating them–they were tough and tasteless, and it took way too long to finish chewing a single bite. That’s still pretty much the case when I make a regular old …
don’t buck the buckwheat trend This buckwheat cereal, or “kasha,” is the most perfect, satisfying meal for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner. This gluten-free cereal isn’t made of grains but rather groats, and it has a nice warm, nutty flavor. While you can easily make it a sweet dish, my favorite way to enjoy buckwheat is …
the cider in my house rules What’s the point of just slow-cooking pork without something special and seasonal to add to it? Since it’s fall and there are glistening apples and freshly bottled cider everywhere, it became clear what I would use to braised my next pork dish with. This whole recipe is fairly simple …
soup in the swelter Soup often tends to be craved during the winter months when it’s cold, dreary, and all you want is a hot bowl of comforting goodness. While that’s all well and good, I think we tend to overlook the soup dish in the summer months when we have incredible produce that can …
bowl or bust Inventive dinner bowls are my go-to weeknight meals, and this “deconstructed” fajita dish is one of my new faves. It’s everything you could possible want in a fajita – seasoned chicken, pan-seared peppers and onions, zesty yogurt sauce – all piled atop a bed of wild rice and rounded out with fun, …
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A cheesy weeknight smash Quesadillas are one of my absolute favorite Mexican foods. What’s not to love about crispy tortillas oozing with melty cheese and topped with flavorful salsa and other veggies. This recipe has a simple filling of spiced chicken, peppers, and lots of cheese, while the salsa is the main star of the …
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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? …
If there are two foods that the French have mastered they would have to be cheese and bread. I know that’s totally unspecific, and there are many types of cheeses and breads – both good and bad. However, if you have had the privilege to visit France (or at least a really good French bakery …