About This Recipe: Fall is officially here! Well technically I’m 1 day early, but I couldn’t contain my excitement about Fall decor, outfits, and of course food! And no food screams Fall more than butternut squash. This year I decided to make butternut squash soup from scratch, and I’m very happy with how it turned … More Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
About This Recipe: Last weekend there was a summer street fair on the Upper East Side, and the most prevalent smell was probably the Italian sausage and pepper rolls. Because I had just eaten lunch, we didn’t get one, but I had been thinking about it ever since. I decided to make it a bit … More Healthier Sausage & Peppers
About This Recipe: Fettuccine Alfredo is undeniably delicious and decadent. However, I was quite shocked to find out how it is usually made in restaurants. It basically calls for a cup of butter, a cup of heavy cream, and a cup of cheese… which sadly does not fit into my normal diet. But a few … More Skinny Mushroom Fettucine Alfredo
About This Recipe: Roasted beets and goat cheese salad is one of the only salads that I consistently order at restaurants. I had never cooked beets prior to making this recipe, but it’s actually very easy and no different from roasting carrots or butternut squash. This salad is a lot more affordable to make yourself … More Beet & Goat Cheese Salad (+ Apple Cider Dressing)
About This Recipe: August is the peak of heirloom tomato season, and what better way to celebrate than with a beautiful tomato tart. This tart only has 5 ingredients, so it will only be as good as your tomatoes are. I had to hunt through a few supermarkets to find these, but it was worth … More Heirloom Tomato Tart
About This Recipe: White fish is usually not the most exciting or flavorful ingredient, but this lemon caper sauce will have you requesting it! You can use any flaky white fish for this dish, or even put it on chicken or pasta. I think this recipe goes well and elegantly with asparagus and rice pilaf … More Roasted Fish with Lemon Caper Sauce
About This Recipe: Today we are going to be those people, and make our own hummus! This is something that I have randomly wanted to do for years, and decided that this was the time. I chose to make classic hummus for my first homemade hummus venture, but there are endless variations to try (roasted … More Homemade Hummus
About This Recipe: Every 4th of July BBQ needs a good side pasta salad, and this Italian pasta salad is a definite crowd pleaser. The hardest thing about this recipe is just chopping all of the ingredients, and I took a shortcut and used pre-made Italian dressing. You can also easily make your own dressing … More Italian Pasta Salad
About This Recipe: Last weekend I took a stroll to my local mall in Queens, and of course that had me thinking about the food court and specifically Taco Bell. Although I resisted the temptation, I was thinking about the crunchwrap supreme all week and decided to recreate it at home. It’s really so simple … More Crunchwrap Supreme
About This Recipe: Looking for something flavorful to spice up your weekday dinner? This Cajun shrimp and rice recipe is full of spices and zestiness! The ingredients list might look somewhat long, but they are mostly simple items that you hopefully already have in your pantry or fridge. This recipe would also work well with … More Cajun Shrimp & Rice
