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? …
This Moroccan-style vegetable stew is so packed with flavor and delicious veggies, you don’t even need to add the meat. BUT if you’re a lamb lover like me, this kofta recipe is not one you’ll want to pass up. It’s super easy to make, it just requires a ton of delicious, warming spices to really …
Happy first day of spring! I’m in a good mood today, not only because winter’s over, but because in my neck of the woods the sun is shining and I have the window cracked open to let some fresh air in. Ahhh, I love this time of year and look forward to the warmer temperatures …
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 …
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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When it comes to classic Italian foods like pizza and pasta, I’ll use pesto over tomato-based sauces any day. It’s just so much flavorful, nuttier, saucier, and way less acidic. And while you can find some really great store-bought pestos, none of them hold a candle to a fresh, homemade batch. Classic pesto is super …
I don’t know where you’re reading this from, but here in Brooklyn it just started snowing! Other than a few deceiving flurries earlier this month, this is the first snow I’ve seen all winter in NYC. I’ve never been a huge winter fan (other than ski season!), but seeing the pretty snow flakes out my …
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 …
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 …
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 …