Tag Archives: veggies

Summer Corn 4 Ways: Thomas Keller’s Creamed Corn

  I don’t know how, but every time I come home from Florida, I somehow manage to bring a sinus infection along with me. I’m not sure if you’ve tried it, but flying when each and every sinus cavity in your head is completely blocked is not the most fun experience. And, of course, I [...]

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Roasted Chicken with Garlic and Cipollini Onions (plus Duck Fat-Fried Smashed Potatoes and Wilted Watercress)

I am beyond thrilled that Fall has arrived! One of my favorite things about now living in the Pacific Northwest instead of Florida is that I actually get to watch the seasons change. The leaves on the trees go from bright greens, to vibrant hues of yellow, red, and orange as they begin to fall [...]

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Asparagus with Hazelnut Vinaigrette and Chopped Egg

Asparagus with Hazelnut Vinaigrette and Chopped Egg

*Phew*! I got my first of three papers finished this morning! The next is due on Monday, and my final paper (the longest at 10-12 pages) is due on Tuesday. I. CAN’T. WAIT. for this quarter to be over! It’s totally been throwing a wrench in my cooking/baking time. Anyways, on to the food! Last [...]

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Chicken Hand Pies

Chicken Hand Pies

I made these adorable hand pies while I was home last week. I wanted my mom to have something homemade to bring on the plane with her (she flew to Chicago to celebrate her birthday!). They turned out WONDERFUL if I do say so myself *smug face*. But I mean really, how can you go [...]

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Italian Salad

Italian Salad

  This is the salad that I served up the other evening with the Mussels and Fennel with Saffron Cream Sauce. I know I promised to have it up just a day after the mussels, but it’s been a seriously hectic week starting my new quarter of school, plus trying to show my little sister [...]

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