• buffalo mac ‘n cheese;

    July 9, 2016

      I feel like I’ve been on a spicy kick recently. Between my jalapeño popper bread and trying some spicy BBQ sauces at Smoqued in Chicago (see my culinary adventure), I’ve been eating a bit more spicy food than I…

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  • Chicago: Deep Dish Pizza, Yum

    July 6, 2016

    I just got back from Chicago and wanted to share all the culinary highlights!  It was a great trip, although my face was having none of the back of forth of humid weather and super dry AC. But other than…

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  • greek rice (spanakorizo);

    July 4, 2016

    Happy Fourth of July!  I know you all will probably be spammed by social media with red, white, and blue galore!  So here’s some green to mix it up!  =D  I wanted to share this because it’s an easy recipe to…

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  • jalapeno popper stuffed bread;

    July 1, 2016

    This bread is ooey, gooey deliciousness.  And I really do mean that, so watch out for some falling dip when you’re stuffing your face!  My friends and I had a splat or two on the floor by the time we were…

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  • pineapple vodka slush;

    June 29, 2016

    From the lady that brought you strawberry shortcake vodka slush, here’s the pineapple cousin, pineapple vodka slush!  It’s pretty much the exact same thing, but swap out the strawberries for pineapple.  Or even combine the two!  Make a strawberry-pineapple vodka slush!…

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  • miso glazed chicken wings;

    June 18, 2016

    This was the third and final recipe from blue apron!  And definitely a keeper.  I want to make this for my mom–a little less on the spice for her though!  She loooooves chicken wings, and I’ve always been hesitant to try…

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  • peanut butter pretzel bars;

    June 17, 2016

    Cooooookies in bar form!  My desire to make this recipe really came from the fact that peanut butter cups were on sale, and I loooove me some fresh PB cups.  Have you ever had the really old PB cups that are…

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  • brunch review: fuego cocina y tequileria;

    June 15, 2016

    Note: Permanently closed, as of October 16, 2016 So this Sunday I finally got to try brunch at what I lovingly have dubbed “el fuegos” since Fuego Cocina y Tequileria is a bit of a mouthful. Especially after two margaritas…

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  • blue apron: huevos rancheros quesadillas;

    June 14, 2016

    Blue apron is the second order-by-meal service that I’ve used, the first being hello fresh.  Feel free to revisit the recipe for dijon walnut salmon and couscous for my list of pros/cons on hello fresh.  At some point I will compile a…

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  • marinated kabobs;

    June 9, 2016

    Today, T made dinner!  Like whole hog, from shopping to marinating to grilling.  I mean, to be fair, I guess I made a rice side from a bag, but it was the kind where you just add water and boil.…

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  • pan-fried pork wontons;

    June 8, 2016

    Homemade pork filling with onions, garlic, and ginger and pre-made wrappers makes pan-fried pork wontons a surprisingly easy appetizer or lunch!

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  • mediterranean dip;

    June 5, 2016

    So today was game day!  D&D Sunday as they usually happen to be, and instead of going all out to make all of the food, we did a potluck!  It was wonderful–worked out perfectly.  Zack made jalapeno poppers, Matt made…

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