This is literally one of those insanely easy recipes that comes together in 30 minutes. It’s a perfect appetizer – and even better dinner. I don’t know about you, but the sous chef and I love having soup for dinner. Not only does it come together in a snap, and is typically a one pot…
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Spicy Sriracha Vietnamese Pho Soup [30 minute recipe!]
Growing up in the Washington, D.C. area, pho soup is a staple at densely populated Vietnamese restaurants across the region. So of course – my favorite thing being a homebody and drinking copious amounts of wine with the sous chef and our dog-child – why go to a restaurant, when you can make it right…
Mexican-Style Cauliflower “Rice” with Chorizo
NEW FAVORITE DINNER ALERTTT…. um, sorry for shouting, but the whole world should really here this (consider it a public service announcement…). This Mexican-style cauliflower “rice” is seriously so delicious – and I don’t even feel guilty for eating it [read: I’m allowed another glass of wine]. And if there’s a way to cut calories, make…
Broccoli & Cheddar Soup
I’ve found a new way to consume copious amounts of cheese, and it comes in the form of soup (no surprises there…). This may actually be cheese, disguised as soup, and it couldn’t make me any happier. And the broccoli? That’s just for show. It’s part of the disguise. Now I clearly have a soup obsession,…
Ginger & Scallion Pot Stickers
One of my favorite things about dining out is trying a zillion different things. I fully appreciate having multiple courses, sharing tons of appetizers, and eating off of the sous chef’s plate (bless his patience). For me, it’s about the experience, and being able to taste the many different flavors and dishes – not just…
Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Bacon and Thyme
My sweet, sweet friends, this cauliflower chowder is e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g. This is seriously so healthy (pretty much because of the bacon, duh), and you wouldn’t even know it, because it’s just that yummy. I think I “taste-tested” half the pot of soup, which is totally okay and normal, so no guilt here (#yolo). And listen, if you…
Roasted Salsa with Jalapeno & Cilantro
There’s no hiding the fact that I have an adoration for condiments, and let’s be clear: salsa is no exception. I’d even go as far to say that tomato-based sauces and condiments top my list of favorites, a close third to bacon and wine. And maybe cheese. This is starting to seem like a pretty…
Smoky Shrimp Ceviche with Avocado
Good news, my friends. This recipe is totally doable for your 2017 New Year’s resolutions… to eat everything delicious under the sun – that’s your resolution, right? See, we’re best friends already, ’cause that’s mine, too, and we’re off to a pretty good start. But, if you’re totally into nonsensical resolutions to eat like, healthy…
Grilled Hearts of Romaine with Smoky Caesar Dressing
So cooking and baking are really based on trial and error, right? Luckily, for me (and really the sous chef), these grilled hearts of romaine with smoky caesar dressing were spot on delicious – which is exactly why I’m sharing the recipe with you. I wish I could always say my recipes turn out great – but…
Roasted Asparagus with Thyme and Parmesan
Roasted asparagus with thyme and Parmesan is such an easy side dish. And delicious, too. This has been a staple for the sous chef an I – so much so, that he’s pretty much on asparagus duty when we make this. So these beauties you’re looking at? No credit to me! (Thanks, babe!) The sous…