Hosting people can be more work than it is fun. My philosophy is the less work you have to do, the higher the chances are of maintaining a good relationship with your guests after they’ve left. I often keep in … Continue reading
Category Archives: Quick and Easy
Perfect Dutch Baby Pancake
True confessions: I didn’t like pancakes when I was a kid. Truth is, my mom never made fresh pancakes when I was a kid. My idea of a pancake for a long time was the kind that was pre-made and … Continue reading
Spicy Lemon Ricotta Pappardelle & Zucchini
The first warmth of spring is a beautiful thing. It brings everyone out of their wintry cocoons, peaks of first farm vegetables, bustling parks and farmers markets, drunk underaged loud spring breakers….ah yes, spring is definitely my favorite season. But let’s focus … Continue reading
Honey Garlic Eggplant and Tofu
Eggplant and I have a very complicated, long, love-hate relationship. As a kid, I grew up hating eggplant. The gray color. The slimy texture. The bitter-bland taste. The weird smell.It was my Asian kid’s spinach nightmare. As an adult today, I admit I still … Continue reading
Homemade Takeout: Panda Express Mock Mushroom Chicken
I guess years of growing up in a little, developing, suburban city has fostered my yearning for – dare I say it – restaurant chains. You know, the Cheesecake Factories, Olive Gardens, Red Robins, Chili’s….it’s a palate you acquire only … Continue reading
Chicken and Mushroom in Garlic White Wine
So you might’ve mentioned on your Tinder profile you like to hike (max 2 miles), travel (to the nearest pizza joint), work out (once a month…maybe) and cook (order take out), and maybe you might’ve thought this was going to … Continue reading
Grilled Halibut and Summer Vegetables
During the summer months, I try very hard to refrain from turning on the oven, and instead grill as much as possible. This results in some fantastic grilling of all that beautiful summer produce – summer squashes, tomatoes, bell peppers, … Continue reading
10-Minute Lobster Tails
I received lots of questions the other day after an instagram post of how to cook lobster tails. It’s actually VERY easy! It’s all about timing – you don’t want to over cook it because it can make the lobster … Continue reading
Super Easy Chicken Pot Pie
For the chilly fall and winter nights, I often have the need to cook some comfort food. I love Ina Garten’s recipe, but who has the time to make the dough and roast chicken?? I have patients to see, finals … Continue reading
Curried Egg Salad (for one)
Pretty much wrapping up our quarter now….no more midterms, no more proficiencies, no more classes (well, at least in my head)! It’s a smooth cruise from now until finals. I was really done last week, but took it off to … Continue reading