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Shakshuka

Shakshuka

The first time I had shakshuka was in Israel at a gas station restaurant. The tomatoes were served rolled in a pita. It was MESSY. I took it back on the bus and it was a miracle it didn’t spill everywhere. And it was amazing. read more

Braised Lamb Shank

Braised Lamb Shank

Two things that used to intimidate me: braising and cooking lamb. And then I learned that braising and cooking lamb are some of the easiest things ever. Lamb is a tougher cut of meat that requires a long simmer time. I like to call it read more

Dutch Baby

Dutch Baby

This pancake is so much fun to make! There’s something so delightful about seeing it puff up in the oven. Plus, it’s super simple to whisk together. I love the soft fluffy bottom combined with the crispy edges. Prepare the batter while the oven is read more

Blueberry Pie

Blueberry Pie

I once talked about the time my fiance and I picked 10 pounds of blueberries. In an effort to use them up, I made a blueberry sauce that I used to top a cheesecake. If you’re looking for another way to use up blueberries, but read more

Thai Spring Rolls

Thai Spring Rolls

My mom did not just hand me her recipes. Believe me, I worked to earn those recipes. Growing up I would ask her to teach me how to make this and that and she wouldn’t do it. Phase 1 of learning her recipes started when read more

Fried Chicken and Waffles

Fried Chicken and Waffles

A new restaurant recently opened in Cleveland called Hot Chicken Takeover. It was AMAZING. Some of the best fried chicken I’d ever had. I took some of my co-workers there. They all agreed it was amazing except one: he said he has had better fried read more

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

If I had to choose one dessert to eat for the rest of my life, it would be chocolate chip cookies. No matter what mood I’m in, a chocolate chip cookie will make it better. You can eat them with ice cream and they’re easy read more

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

I didn’t start experiencing a lot of different foods until after college. It’s not that I was a picky eater – I definitely wasn’t. But growing up, my mom only made certain types of food. And in college, you only get so much variety in read more

Scrambled Eggs

Scrambled Eggs

Scrambled eggs are a breakfast classic. When done right, they’re perfectly fluffy and go well with just about anything. My favorite way to eat them is in breakfast burritos. Now let me tell you, I have a special place in my heart for breakfast burritos. read more

Harissa Chicken with Chickpeas, Sweet Potatoes, and Yogurt Sauce

Harissa Chicken with Chickpeas, Sweet Potatoes, and Yogurt Sauce

This chicken has soooo much flavor. If it wasn’t (kind of) a lot of work it’d probably be the only way I’d eat oven roasted chicken. But if I’m being honest, this chicken is kind of a lot of work. It’s not hard per se, read more