I’ve always considered myself more of a cook than a baker. The reason is simple: I’m not great at following directions. I also prefer improvisation and developing the dish as I go, adding more salt and spices here and there. But with baking, you must be precise and oh so exact with your measurements, which always requires a little more of…
Goat Cheese & Chive Stuffed Mushrooms
Few things are more delicious than a mushroom cap stuffed with creamy, tart goat cheese and baked until sizzling and golden brown. This recipe only calls for 30 mushrooms, but you may want to have some extras on hand. Once you pop, you really can’t stop. Topped with only breadcrumbs and chives, these mushrooms still pack…
Twice Baked Sweet Potato with Feta, Pecans & Walnuts
What’s better than a baked sweet potato? A twice baked one. It’s a delicious way to load the potato with more flavor and add that crispy exterior. While most recipes play up the sweetness of the sweet potato (almost border-lining on dessert), I wanted to contrast the naturally sweet root vegetable with some bright and savory…
Beer Battered Fish Tacos with Chipotle Dressing
Fresh, easy and delicious; these fish tacos are the perfect fall football snack. Chow down on beer-battered Tilapia, crunchy cabbage slaw and spicy chipotle sauce all wrapped in a crispy corn tortilla. The best part, just use the beer you’ve already bought for this weekend’s football festivities to use in your batter. So grab a taco, beer and…
Chocolate Chip & Peach Crumble
Sometimes in life we have to compromise, but not when it comes to this dessert. This crumble will give dessert lovers the best of both worlds: a mixture of tart, fresh fruit and semi-sweet, salty chocolate. I am usually not the biggest fan of chocolate, but I still found this dish pretty irresistible. My recipe is an adaptation from an earlier…
Swedish Meatballs & Egg Noodles
So I have to come clean. While I do still live in the big city, I no longer cook in a tiny kitchen. I know, I’m living a lie, but the name Big City, Medium Kitchen just didn’t have the same ring to it. A few weeks ago, I upgraded and moved into a new…
Wheat Berry Salad
I’m literally typing as I’m eating, this salad turned out so delicious I couldn’t wait to share. It’s so simple and fresh and goes with absolutely anything. If you are not familiar with wheat berries, they are a fibrous whole grain with a nutty taste and a delightful chewy texture, almost similar to rice. I paired the…
Summertime Pizza
This pizza is like taking an actual bite out of summer. It’s topped with the quintessential summertime vegetables, corn and zucchini, and also incorporates a mix of sweet and spicy flavors pulled from Italian sausage and tangy goat cheese. I also added an egg on top, because, why not? I wanted the vegetables to shine, so instead of making a base sauce, I…
Pasta Carbonara
What could be better than pasta carbonara, I mean it’s basically like having breakfast for dinner. Coincidentally breakfast is my favorite meal, so you could say I’m a sucker for a big bowl of bacon, egg and noodle deliciousness. My recipe uses bucatini noodles, which are thick hollow noodles perfect for soaking up the egg, parmesan and cream…
Nutella Donuts
I’m on such a donut kick right now. My donut pan is sure getting a lot of use. I wanted to create something completely opposite than my last batch, so I went the chocolate route. When I think of chocolate, I immediately picture Nutella. I’m not a huge chocolate fan, but Nutella I could eat…
