Cooking in a small New York City kitchen has its challenges. For starters, there’s really only room for one person at a time – so no sous chef. You can never have the oven and refrigerator door open at the same time. And, there’s limited counter space for cutting boards, prep plates, bowls, wooden spoons,…
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Roasted Carrots: So Easy, So Delicious
When I was a little kid, carrots really only showed up on my dinner plate via a frozen bag from the freezer aisle accompanied by mushy peas. The other way they showed up was in my birthday cake (which I absolutely loved!) But, the mushy, frozen variety was never for me — or anyone for…
Fresh Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint
My fondest and earliest memory of watermelon is my mother beating all our neighbors in a watermelon eating contest. Every summer, the whole neighborhood would get together and as soon as someone brought out the watermelon, the contest began. Basically the rules were as follows: eat the watermelon on your plate as fast as humanly…
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe: Extra Thick, Extra Delicious
I know chocolate chip cookies can be a pretty polarizing topic. Some like them crunchy and thin – like a Tates. Others prefer them soft and chewy. I happen to have a very firm belief that a chocolate chip cookie should be thick, gooey, just-slightly-undercooked-on-the-inside and crunchy on the outside. This recipe is the best…
Tired Of Boring Egg Recipes For Breakfast? Here’s a Good One – and It Includes Wine
Scrambled. Boiled. Poached. Coddled. Over easy. Hard boiled. On avocado toast. Between bacon and cheese. Shakshuka. Did I miss any? Oh yes, my latest favorite– with red wine. No, that’s not a typo. And, no I’m not suggesting sipping on a glass of pinot with your toast at 8am (although I certainly wouldn’t stop you!)….
Easy Kale Salad Recipe: Fall In Love With Kale All Over Again
This post contains affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission if you purchase any items through these links. Any products I recommend, I genuinely love and want to share with you all. It’s no secret I love kale. I put it on pizza, turn it into pesto, and add it to just…
My Favorite Easy Carrot Cake Recipe
This is the cake I’ve had almost every year for my birthday. I absolutely love carrot cake – this recipe especially. All of the anxiety and stress of getting another year older dissolves right into this cake and it turns into the sweetest serenity. I guess that’s the beauty of cake. It always finds a…
How To Clean a Cast Iron Skillet
My cast iron skillet is my ride or die. It’s by far the most durable pan I have in my kitchen. And, if you have one, too then you know exactly what I’m talking about. These babies are built to last; like a Ford 150. They are durable. They are resilient. They are made from…
Rice Krispies Treat Recipe: Tastes Like Childhood
When I was young, my mother would make me rice krispy treats. And not just for school bake sales or or birthday parties. She’d make them with me whenever I was down. I not only remember how I loved the way they tasted. But I used to love the way they made me feel. Making…
An Easy Bolognese Recipe You’ll Fall In Love With Over and Over Again
Bolognese is my go-to Italian restaurant order. It’s a given. Directly after I single-handedly devour an entire bread basket meant for two (or maybe 3), I go straight to the menu to confirm they have just what I want. Once I find and order my beloved dish, my mouth is already watering with excitement– more…