Chana Masala

About This Recipe: Chana masala is one of my favorite Indian dishes, and it is also fairly easy to make at home. The hardest part is probably getting your hands on all of the seasonings that are required- other than that it is super straightforward. I had some fresh tomatoes on hand which is ideal … More Chana Masala

Homemade Applesauce

About This Recipe: It is peak apple picking season, and that means you probably have 30 apples that you don’t know what to do with. Aside from the usual apple pie, applesauce is a great, healthy snack that you can keep on hand in the fridge. I personally used honey crisp apples for this batch, … More Homemade Applesauce

Cheesy Baked Ziti

About This Recipe: A plate of baked ziti for dinner is like a hug on the inside. This recipe is a bit more time and steps intensive than most of my other recipes, but it will keep you fed and happy throughout the work week. My version is a bit on the healthier side because … More Cheesy Baked Ziti

Halal Cart Chicken

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

Chicken Bruschetta

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

Four Bean Salad

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