You might be asking why I decided to make this in a cast iron skillet, and well, it wasn’t really by choice. I wanted to jump on the internet band wagon and bake banana bread, only to realize I am without a loaf pan. So I figured if you can […]
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My Safta’s “Cheeseballs” (Hungarian Cottage Cheese Dumplings)
I’m SO HAPPY about this. I’ve been trying to get this recipe right for years, and I think I FINALLY got it. REJOICE! This one comes from my Safta, my Jewish grandmother by way of Romania, with some hints of Hungary and Israel sprinkled in. She called these little dumplings […]
Kale Salad with Avo, Mustard Vinaigrette and Grilled Cheese Croutons
Yes, you heard that right. I took grilled cheese and made it into croutons. Not sure how I never thought of this before, but the results were FANTASTIC. I have been making a lot of grilled cheese lately, and I get a lot of heat on Instagram for using mayo […]
Restaurants Taking Action During COVID-19 (and How You Can Help)
Whether it’s donating to a charity, relief fund, or simply sending food to hospital workers, there are plenty of ways you can help your community. Below is a (growing) list of restaurants and brands that have jumped in to help. NOTE: since the outbreak of COVID-19, there have been a […]
Chickpea Pasta with Butternut Squash and Parm
I don’t know about you guys, but the craving for pasta lately has been off the charts. I guess it’s the whole “comfort food” thing, or maybe it’s the fact that it’s shelf-stable so we’ve all been stocking up. I’ve been trying my hand at different recipes and brands, and […]
Fettucine with Bacon, Leeks, and Cream
Sometimes the best ideas are right in front of you. In the current state of the world, we are being forced to stay inside and “self quarantine”. In MY world, however, that means “eat, cook, and eat what you cook”. Since there’s a lot of pasta in my cabinet right […]
5 Essential Tips for Working From Home
It took a lot of strength to not include “watch The Office on loop” as one of my essential tips, just FYI. Seriously though, I hope everyone is doing well, staying safe, and washing their damn hands. It’s scary shit out there and I, for one, am reaching the end […]
Air Fryer Onion Rings with 4505 Meats Chicharrones (Pork Rinds)
I’m SO beyond thrilled at how these turned out! Had to give myself a quick pat on the back. I have never made onion rings before, let alone ones that are low carb, as they are coated in the delicious pork rinds from 4505 Meats! These chicharrones come in a […]
Tomato & Bacon-Braised Roast Chicken Stew
I’ll be honest, I had a hard time coming up with the name for this one. Do people even use the word ‘stew’ anymore?? Is this 1956? I don’t know, but coming up with the right name is really the only thing that’s hard about this recipe. And the BEST […]
Anxiety is a Bitch
Today was really shitty for me. And guess what? I have no concrete reason as to why. I actually stopped and thought about it, then I made a list: I had a healthy breakfastI worked outI closed a deal with a brand I likeI followed up on some outstanding payments […]
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