Recipe: Easy as (Apple) Pie

What’s better than homemade apple pie on a cool fall day? Easy homemade apple pie! This recipe is quick, easy and adorable… Find out why

Back in the Kitchen.

I’m back! And looking for your help – What would you like to read, learn to cook, etc? I’m excited to get back into the kitchen as the summer heat fades away… (keep reading)

Recipe: Cucumber Mango Salsa

As the not-so-fun part of my summer comes to a close (both jobs and my class are over!), the extra wonderful part begins. Before buying new books and heading back to full-time school work in September, I’m doing a bit of traveling and definitely trying this recipe passed along by my lovely Aunt Pat!

Recipe: Fake & Bake Eggplant Parm

After a very busy and very wonderful weekend, today was an extra lazy Sunday so I decided to whip up my simpler, healthier version of eggplant parmesan. It’s cozy, comforting and only 45 minutes away…

TGIF Happy Hour: Strawberry Sweets

Now that my roommates and I have the luxury of always coveted rooftop access in our building, I’m excited to spend the weekend in city relaxing and mingling up there. And these yummy summertime strawberry recipes would be the perfect addition to any rooftop party!

New Digs, Bigger Kitchen

Despite a nearly three month hiatus and now having a grown-up sized kitchen (after a big move up to Murray Hill), I’ve decided to give this blog another chance. We’ll see how long this lasts once school is back in full swing…

TGIF Happy Hour: Champagne Celebration

TGIF! To celebrate the end of my second semester of graduate school and in honor of the Kentucky Derby this weekend, I felt a bubbly cocktail with a hint of mint was in order. This mixed drink mixes the fizz of champagne with the crisp flavor of a Mint Julep.

Recipe: Fancy Fish Tacos

Latin dishes are some of my favorites because of their bold flavors and fresh ingredients, but the recipes can be quite complicated! This fish taco recipe is a quick way to enjoy those flavors when you only have a few minutes to whip up a meal.

TGIF Happy Hour: Jim’s Sangria

TGIF – thank goodness it’s (finally) Friday! Kick off the weekend with a splash of this extra delicious Sangria. This wine cocktail recipe is my dad’s specialty and it will be yours soon too. Grab your friends and snack on some fresh fruit while you enjoy.

Travel: The Best Meal I’ve Ever Eaten

While traveling in Greece, I enjoyed countless dishes that I wish I could perfectly recreate in my own kitchen. But my favorite meal in Greece (and of all time!) was a simple and fantastically fresh Cretan Salad in the small town Exo Gonio on the tiny island of Santorini, Greece.