Craving crispy fried chicken but want to skip the excessive oil and calories? Healthy Baked Fried Chicken – Super Crispy Without Frying is the answer! This modern twist on a classic comfort food lets you savor all the crunch and flavor you expect from fried chicken, but without the guilt. By using a special combination…
Let’s Talk Grain Bowls: My Slight Obsession Okay, so you know those days when you open the fridge and think, “What on earth am I gonna make that isn’t just another boring salad or sandwich?” That’s usually when I end up making this High Protein Chickpea Grain Bowl with Lemon Tahini Dressing. It started as…
Let Me Tell You About This Salad (and My Love-Hate Relationship With Cucumbers) So, I have to start by saying: my first memory of cucumber vinegar salad is from a muggy July afternoon at my grandma’s. She had this “magic” glass mixing bowl, and every summer it filled up with thinly sliced cukes swimming in…
I Have a Soft Spot for These Ricotta Pistachio Ice Cream Sandwiches So, you know those recipes that kinda sneak up on you and become, like, your signature move? That’s this one for me. I first tried making ricotta pistachio ice cream sandwiches on a sweltering July afternoon, after I’d run out of actual ice…
If I Can Make This Tiramisu Semifreddo, So Can You Look, I’m not a pastry chef. I burn toast sometimes and (don’t tell Nonna) I’ve used instant coffee in a pinch. So, when my friend Giulia first handed me a slice of her Tiramisu Semifreddo, I thought, there’s no way I can make something this…
Let Me Tell You About This Granita I Can’t Stop Making Alright, picture this: It’s August, my kitchen is basically a sauna, and I’m muttering about how my ancient freezer can’t possibly keep up. Enter Pomegranate Granita—honestly, one of those desserts I started making out of pure desperation for something cold and ended up borderline…
If You Need a Dinner that’s Fast AND Fancy… This Is It! Alright, so let me tell you about the time I first threw together my ‘Protein Power Bowl with Steak, Avocado & Over-Easy Eggs.’ It actually started because I had this random leftover steak (from a BBQ that turned into a neighborhood grill party—long…
Let’s Talk About These Cheesecake Bites (And a Random Side Story) Every July 4th, my kitchen turns into a bit of a battlefield — but, you know, in the best possible way. The first time I made these Independence Day Cheesecake Bites, my nephew mistook the blue sprinkles for confetti and decided to toss them…
Let Me Tell You About My Wild Red, White & Boozy Sangria Alright, so—picture this: it’s July, sticky-hot, and my backyard is crammed with family who all seem to arrive starving and thirsty (always at least one cousin with a “surprise plus one”). A few summers back, I tried to get fancy with cocktails, but…
Let’s Talk About This Pie (and That One Time I Nearly Burned It) Alright, so, you know how some recipes just become a part of your family’s DNA? That’s what this American Dream Berry Pie is for us. I can practically smell summer whenever I make it. There was this Fourth of July a few…