- Mar 26, 2021
- 5 min
On MSG
Monosodium glutamate, commonly known as MSG, is a topic of much debate in the food world. Historically, many people have been led to...
- Mar 22, 2021
- 2 min
Snow Day Chili
Chili is one of those foods with a few different "right" ways to make it depending on who you ask. I'm not from Mexico or Texas nor do I...
- Mar 16, 2021
- 2 min
Crispy Mustard Chicken with Schmaltzy Potatoes
Cooking chicken over potatoes is a game-changer. The potatoes absorb the chicken schmaltz (aka chicken fat) and drippings, simultaneously...
- Mar 8, 2021
- 3 min
Samin Nosrat's Persian-ish Rice with saffron and herbs
Samin Nosrat is one of my favorite chefs to learn from. Her book, Salt Fat Acid Heat, is essential for anyone who wants to learn to cook...
- Mar 7, 2021
- 1 min
Step up your breakfast sandwich game with accessories
I love a simple bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich, but when I make breakfast sandwiches at home I like to accessorize them a...
- Mar 3, 2021
- 3 min
Chili-Lime Caramel Glazed Salmon
Chili-lime caramel glazed salmon is an incredibly delicious and easy dinner. This process for cooking salmon is also really adaptable -...
- Mar 1, 2021
- 3 min
"Rice With Stuff In It"
It seems like nearly every cuisine has its own version of "rice with stuff in it:" pilaf, pilau, jollof rice, risotto, jambalaya, paella,...
- Feb 28, 2021
- 2 min
Half Birthday Cake
Every year I love to celebrate my half birthday, much to the chagrin of my friends and family. A half birthday obviously calls for a half...
- Feb 27, 2021
- 3 min
Hamantaschen (Savory Edition)
In my previous post about sweet hamantaschen, I promised to share their savory counterpart. This one was a bit more of an improvisation...
- Feb 25, 2021
- 2 min
Hamantaschen (Sweet Edition)
The Jewish holiday Purim is beginning as I write this at sundown. Purim is traditionally a holiday filled with debauchery and comedic...
- Feb 24, 2021
- 3 min
Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream
This past Christmas, my partner gifted me an ice cream machine. This has been a true game-changer, and I've spent the past couple months...
- Feb 23, 2021
- 3 min
Bulgogi Meatloaf
I combine recipes like it's my job. (And hey...if you keep visiting this website regularly, maybe it will become my job.) Beef bulgogi...
- Feb 22, 2021
- 3 min
Gochugaru Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Smashed potatoes seem pretty trendy lately, and they are a really easy and delicious side dish to accompany any meal. The wonderful thing...
- Feb 20, 2021
- 2 min
Marty's Deli - Minneapolis Sandwich Pop-Up
Today I ventured outside of my house (a rare activity) to try the sandwiches from Marty's Deli, a newish sandwich pop-up in Minneapolis...
- Feb 18, 2021
- 4 min
The absolute BEST way to brew coffee
I recently shared an Instagram story that revealed the fact that I do not own (nor do I want to own) a coffee grinder. This was met with...
- Feb 17, 2021
- 1 min
Fish en papillote
I learned the technique of cooking fish en papillote (literal translation: in foil; figurative translation: in some sort of packet) from...
- Feb 16, 2021
- 2 min
That rat! It stole my documents!
Anyone who has known me for longer than an hour or so knows that I am quite fond of the film "Ratatouille." In fact, "Ratatouille" is...
- Feb 15, 2021
- 2 min
Breakfast Poutine
Although this is a rare occurrence, it's possible that at some point in your life, you may find yourself with extra French fries. If this...
- Jan 3, 2021
- 2 min
Meringue Wreath
This was the top request when I asked people what I should bake for Christmas! This idea and recipe comes from Nancy Birtwhistle, who is...
- Jan 3, 2021
- 2 min
Bacon and Caramelized Onion Puffs
This is an easy puff pastry canape that's sweet, savory, tangy, creamy, and crispy - what more do you need? This is a four-part process,...