This easy Cherry Tomato Pasta means dinner served in about 20 minutes. Juicy tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil come together to create a silky, restaurant-worthy sauce perfect for weeknight dinners. There are nights (let’s be real, most nights) when dinner needs to be […]
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The Ultimate Tomato Sandwich
This ultimate tomato sandwich is not a recipe so much as it is a way of life. Ideal for sweltering August afternoons, beach-house lunches, or the kind of dinner that demands zero fuss but maximum satisfaction. Consider this your official permission to skip the stove, […]
One Pot Coconut Rice and Fish
If you’re looking for a cozy, quick, and affordable dish that’s both light and deeply flavorful, this one pot coconut rice and fish recipe checks every box. It’s made with creamy coconut milk, pesto, tender flaky fish, fresh cherry tomatoes, and fluffy rice—all gently simmered […]
Chicken Liver Pâté
I’m a big fan of French culinary inventions. I mean, who isn’t? But I’m not talking about the beloved croissant or even the scrumptious beef bourguignon. I’m talking about dishes that are oftentimes overlooked and sometimes even polarizing. I’m talking about obscure, inner organs of […]
Easy Fall Snacks
Snacks! My favorite word, snacks. It just rolls off the tongue. Snacks. How boring would life be without snacks. How long a day would be without a snack intermission. What a lovely disturbance, what a welcoming disruption of your daily routine. Now, how can we […]
Easy Sardine Spread
I have to give it to the French, they really know how to make something as simple as bread and butter taste so chic. This sardine spread, oh excuse me, rillettes de sardines can be prepared in less than 10 minutes and it’s less than […]
Dessert for One: mascarpone cream with caramelized bananas
This mascarpone cream with caramelized bananas is part of the Dessert For One series. Think of the way society is built: it’s a couple’s world! But this series reclaims individuality. I mean, what if you have a sweet tooth and live alone? What if your […]
One-Pot Balsamic Chicken
For those who own nothing but a meager skillet and not much of their own time, a one-pot meal is much needed. Preferably one that doesn’t include an ingredient list with double digits. I like recommending this one, but some people don’t have an oven, […]
Easy Brothy Beans
Sometimes when I’m feeling lazy or sad, the last thing I want to do is cook a meal. But the inconvenient part about being human is that you need feed your body in order to keep on living. Of course there are many options that […]
Bored of your usual breakfast? Here’s some ideas.
I’m not sure why it is, but I love food more than just about anything else, Esther Greenwood says in The Bell Jar. Much like Esther, I spend a great deal of time thinking about food. There are nights when I’ll go to bed willing it […]
One Pot Creamy Orzo with Shrimp
This One Pot Creamy Orzo with Shrimp is a very straight forward recipe, so let’s just get straight to the point. The best way to make orzo is to think of it as a risotto. Now, let’s dive in;) Think of the techniques used in […]
Antipasto Pasta Salad
Antipasto Pasta Salad. But make it vegetarian. It’s been getting too hot to even consider baking or doing basic things like planning dinner. Lately all I do is feel sleepy – not my fault, heat makes us tired. And that has really affected my productivity. […]
Banana Bread with Dates and Coconut
This blog has featured a fair amount of banana breads, like this one, or this one. You’d think there’d be enough banana bread recipes at some point, but apparently when it comes to banana bread, the limit does not exist. This Banana Bread with Dates […]
Easy Tuna Salad
This Easy Tuna Salad is my go-to recipe for a quick, filling lunch of snack. An original Hailee recipe – I love her content – I saw it on tiktok a while ago and knew I had to try it. There’s no mayo, but it’s […]
Sun-Dried Tomato Grilled Cheese
If you’ve never been to Tate Bakery, make sure to add it to your list next time you’re in the Boston area. It’s one of my favorite bakeries in the world. The locations are gorgeous and the carefully curated menu is full of fresh, impeccable […]