Entrees
Lemon Chicken
After a busy semester, I am home for Christmas, eager to take a break from the dining halls and get back into the kitchen. One of the first meals I […]
Chicken Mango Stir-Fry
In just 11 days, I will be racing my first full marathon: The 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Logging hundreds of miles during several months of training has both […]
Shrimp Risotto
Though risotto, the creamy, Italian rice dish, is one of the most common meals in Italy, it is also one of the most versatile. Risotto can be made with chicken, […]
Walnut Pesto Pasta
They say it isn't easy being green, but I think this recipe proves otherwise. With a recent bounty of basil from my summer vegetable garden, I whipped up a weekday […]
Barbecue Chicken Salad with Corn, Red Pepper, and Quinoa
Ah, quinoa, the ancient grain. Someday, I will travel to Peru and eat quinoa under the shade of Macchu Picchu, as the Incans once did, but that is currently just […]
Chicken Fajita Bowls with Cilantro-Lime Rice and Avocado Crema
Despite all the jokes people make about British food, I never had a bad meal while living in London. I even became quite fond of 'mushy peas,' a classic English […]
Honey-Lime Shrimp
Whether cooking at home or ordering off a menu, shrimp are usually my go-to protein. Fresh or frozen, in a stir-fry or on a salad, shrimp are so easy to […]
A Better Burger
Most of my lessons about cooking, I learned from my dad. Some of my earliest memories involve working with my dad in the kitchen, keeping watch over a pan of […]
Zucchini “Pasta” with Shrimp and Creamy Avocado Basil Sauce
Similar to recipes made using spaghetti squash, a vegetable takes the place of pasta in this dish for a fresh, healthy, and flavorful meal. Zucchini, a summer staple currently at […]
Peanut Noodles with Bok Choy and Edamame
My family rarely orders take-out, but when we do, it’s usually Thai. It’s just hard to argue with a good peanut sauce. I made these noodles the other night, though, […]