About This Recipe: NYC is undeniably the most diverse and interesting place in the world (I might also be biased,) and that leads to the most diverse and interesting food. All over Queens & Manhattan, halal carts can be found serving tasty chicken over rice. After some experimenting, I think I have nailed the at … More Halal Cart Chicken
About This Recipe: Tomato season is in full effect, and I am always on the hunt for new tomato forward recipes. I already have a recipe on the blog for easy tomato bruschetta, but thought it would also be delicious on chicken for a quick meal. I just simply cook the chicken on the stovetop- … More Chicken Bruschetta
About This Recipe: Summer is in full swing, and one of my favorite summer deli eats is the four bean salad. Even though I love a deli coleslaw, macaroni salad, and potato salad, four bean salad is probably the healthiest way to go. I believe traditionally this salad consists of green beans, wax beans (which … More Four Bean Salad
About This Recipe: Tuna salad can be a polarizing dish- you usually either love it or hate it. I absolutely love it, but I can see why people are apprehensive about fish from a can… So I decided to make fresh tuna salad with a piece of albacore tuna which is 100% worth the extra … More Deli Style Fresh Tuna Salad
About This Recipe: Spring is in the air, and with that comes plenty of new spring recipes such as this delicious shrimp orzo. It’s a super simple one pot recipe that requires just a few ingredients, and is pretty light and healthy. I love orzo, and wanted to incorporate some of my favorite spring vegetables- … More Springtime Shrimp Orzo
About This Recipe: Poaching anything always sounds so fancy and complicated, but poached salmon is probably the easiest way to cook salmon! Not only is it super fast and healthy, but if you live in an apartment, you can avoid having your entire place smell like salmon for days. My favorite way to eat poached … More Simple Poached Salmon
About This Recipe: All hail the Ceasar salad! Ceasar salads are probably the most popular salads at restaurants, and it’s easy to see why. The dressing is super creamy, salty, and cheesy, and the chunky croutons are just the cherry on top. To make the dressing a bit lighter, I only use 2 tbls of … More Ceasar Salad & Dressing
About This Recipe: Spaghetti bolognese is a simple, yet semi time intensive dish. It consists of everyday ingredients, but needs to simmer away for a bit to achieve the depth and richness associated with a good bolognese. The red wine and milk give the sauce an amazing flavor, and thick consistency. Since I do not … More Spaghetti Bolognese
About This Recipe: Say what you want about Olive Garden food, but their salad is undeniably addictive. It’s not the fanciest salad around town, and yes- I know it’s made with iceberg lettuce, but it’s just too good to ignore. This Italian dressing is super simple, flavorful, and a lighter dressing option. I love the … More Olive Garden Salad
About This Recipe: To be honest, I had never actually tried shepherd’s pie prior to making this dish at home because it is traditionally made with ground lab at Irish pubs. However, this recipe is basically what I imagine it should taste like. It is still really delicious and hearty with ground turkey or chicken, … More Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
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