Although Thanksgiving is right around the corner, I couldn’t help myself and made one of my favorite holiday treats a few weeks early. This recipe is one I’m pretty sure everyone has their own take on. I grew up with this dish and over the years have expanded upon the classic butter and brown sugar…
Duo of Pasta: Gemelli with Sausage, Swiss Chard, Pine Nuts and Raisins & Cavatappi with Bacon, Goat Cheese and Arugula
I stumbled upon these recipes online at Martha Stewart while lunch planning for my week. In an effort to save money in this expensive city, I spend my Sunday nights whipping up my meals for the week. The challenge is to make a dish that stays fresh while keeping it unique. I love each recipe’s…
Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Lasagna
With Fall in full swing, I took advantage of this season’s ingredients and layered them all in one delicious lasagna. Don’t be fooled by the list of vegetables, this is still a hearty dish. Butternut squash and sweet potato add a wonderful sweetness, while the spinach, kale, leeks and bacon help offset the rich flavor with…
Lemon Rosemary Chicken & Twice Baked Potatoes
Feeling a little under the weather this week, I decided to whip up one of my favorite comfort meals: chicken and potatoes. These are both recipes that are easy to make and always turn out delicious. The Lemon Rosemary Chicken is an adaptation from a recipe by my favorite Food Network cook, Barefoot Contessa. I…
Spicy Poblano Peppers with Corn and Monterey Jack Cheese
As the NY summer begins to cool down, I decided to heat things up with spicy poblano peppers stuffed with corn, onions, and Monterey Jack cheese taken from an old issue of Bon Appetit. The seeds of the poblano peppers are where most of the heat is found, so even though they look harmless from…
