One of the few saving graces of quarantine has been the chance to pause, reflect, and cook a whole bunch of things that you usually would not bother with. For me, this was Gaby’s Chicken Schnitzel (sounds a little…cheeky, no?). I was all, ok fine, that looks not that interesting, but since Gaby so highly…
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Super Model Project: Sweet Miso-Butter Cod and Snap Peas
On Saturday a lovely bottle of champagne found its way to my doorstep. It would have been wrong not to bring it in and keep it very close to me during these trying times, so that is exactly what I did. This probably explains why I never got around to plating the Sweet Miso-Butter Cod…
Third Place Recipe of Quarantine: Teigan’s Parmesan Waffles
It’s Sunday morning, and if you aren’t immediately heading to your kitchen to whip of the third place recipe of quarantine, are you even living? Holy hell, these are incredible and not all that carb heavy. The parmesan brings a umami quality that I cannot even explain. Your kitchen smells incredible and after you eat…
Supermodel Project: Spicy Asparagus
Last weekend’s kitchen theme was Chrissy Teigan’s second cookbook. Everything is easy and spicy just like my Saturday night quarantine DJ, so get ready for a slew of flavor. First up, Spicy Asparagus. Exactly what it sounds like. Spicy Asparagus 1 bunch asparagus 2 T. vegetable oil 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp. smoked…
The Sauce is Boss- Teigan’s Capone Burger Sauce Gets a Healthy Makeover
Another throwback today! You may recall an earlier recipe of Chrissy Teigan’s Capone Burger sauce that I’ve shared with you and have been making for years. Her other secret is that she coats the burger in Dijon mustard before cooking it. Makes a nice crust, ya know? That’s all there is to it, the Capone…
White Chocolate Banana Pudding Pie Trifle
Real Talk: I have never had banana pudding. Ever. I also hate fake flavorings, so I don’t know what compelled me to need to make and consume this. Perhaps an old school comfort food in a daunting time? Since no faux banana flavor would be used in this recipe, white chocolate would have to do…
Super Model Project: Creamy Tomato Soup
Soup’s on for the next three weeks! That’s right, we have temporary veneers up in this mouth and they have broken once already, so a mandatory no chewing law is in order. This is the hottest tomato soup on the block- all other tomato soups must step aside! This is SUPERMODEL soup. Mad hot. Straight…
Super Model Project: Butter Lettuce with Blue Cheese & Cayenne-Candied Walnuts
This is the best salad that I’ve made in a minute; I guess I’d expect nothing less from a super model. Also, it’s beyond simple, just a really nice combo that will soon be in regular rotation. A few ratio tweaks from me…sometimes I think Ms. Teigan may have had a vo-so or two too…
Funk Food: Take Out Level Stir Fry at Home
The other night, after a really long work day, I decided to cook for company at the last minute. I figured a stir fry would be easy and fairly quick so I just bought all the seemingly relevant items and went to town. I promised myself I’d give it a quick Goog and just commit…
Green Eggs and Ham – aka the recipe for Arugula Pesto
Just in time for St. Pat’s, or Dr. Seuss Week…I understand that is a thing…? Here is a very festive way to clean out your fridge – a green eggs and ham egg bake. First, you’re going to take that bag of arugula that you bought a week ago and didn’t really touch and turn…
Ina’s Tri-Colore Salad
An excellent first course of which was Ina Garten’s Tri-Colore Salad. Absolutely crisp and delicious (and so simple), I might just have to make this again this week. Ina’s Tri-colore Salad Ina’s recipe calls for kalmata olives instead of cheese. If that’s your jam, go mad. I’ll keep my olives in my martini, thanks.
Thai Meatball Soup (Whole 30)
While I’m not joining the bevvy of friends Whole 30-ing or Dry-January-ing because of things like banana bread experiments, I am trying to make little changes. I’ve also been jonse-ing to make some soup, because winter. It won’t drop below say 55 degrees here, so it doesn’t feel quite right, but a light soup would…