I haven’t been doing much cooking lately, so it’s about time I got back in the kitchen and whipped up something comforting yet healthy. And usually when I want something comforting yet healthy, I look to my long list of “soup recipes I’ve been meaning to try.” Black bean soup has always been a favorite, and… Read More Fast and Simple Black Bean Soup
It’s finally starting to feel like summer here in New York City. The cool, seemingly endless rainy weather has given way to warmer temperatures and plenty of sunshine. And you know what that means – grilling season! There is one small problem: I live in a one bedroom apartment with no outdoor area to actually… Read More Grilled Pork Chops and Peaches with Pole Beans
2012 has gotten off to a great start. For those that didn’t see, Bon Appetit published one of the photos of my pretty Peppermint Meringues on their website, which you can find here (I am the third picture featured). I was very excited to get a little recognition from such a wonderful publication, so thank you… Read More Black Beans and Rice with Chicken and Apple Salsa
Another year, another Thanksgiving gone. I hope everyone had a nice holiday, and I’m guessing some of you are pretty turkey-ed out. I definitely am, but I will admit that I could eat pumpkin pie all year long. Since Christmas is only a few weeks away, and chances are I’ll go a little cookie crazy like I… Read More Chicken and White Bean Chili
It’s been a pretty good week – my schedule has calmed down, allowing me a little more time in the kitchen. It was also a good week because Gesine Bullock-Prado featured some of my Florentine pictures (made from her recipe) on her Sugar Baby blog! You can check them out here. Frequent readers of this… Read More Gigante Beans, Greek Style