Ever since having tabbouleh at a Mediterranean restaurant a few years ago, I’m a little obsessed. The one I tried wasn’t the traditional style that’s packed with parsley and that’s okay by me. Nothing against parsley, but I don’t want to eat that much of it. I like adding quinoa to the mix to add …
We recently came across a really great Mexican restaurant in Chicago. One where the salsa is actually spicy and the dishes pack serious flavor. I was thrilled to have found this hidden gem since Chicago Mexican food has not proved to be all that great. Since eating there, I guess my taste for Mexican flavors …
I must be on a Greek kick this summer, I’ve made multiple dishes with Greek flavors. But I can’t help it. It’s simple, fresh and really really tasty. I actually cooked this dish earlier this summer when I was in Colorado with my family. We made several different batches. One for my mom and I …
Ever since eating these at Green Papaya in Dallas, I’ve been totally obsessed. I think I’d be happy ordering these as my dinner, rather than just a starter. Nom nom nom… They take a little bit of time to make, but I promise, it’s totally worth it. And if you get a helper, it goes …
I’m not much of a dessert person, but occasionally I get a craving for a really good cookie. One that’s chewy and chocolatey! The only problem is that every recipe makes about 50 cookies, when I just want one. Most of the extras got eaten by my roommate, my boyfriend and I gave a plate …
Over the past few years, I’ve gotten pretty good at cooking for one. Those meals used to end in mounds of leftovers. A serious case of my eyes were bigger than my stomach. But I’ve gotten better, and this one is perfect for one! Lately I’ve been eating a lot of kale, why? It’s pretty …
For me, quesadillas are comfort food. Maybe it’s because my roots lie in the south, but whatever it is, they never fail to hit the spot. The best ones are crisp on the outside and have just the right amount of cheese. Too much and the whole thing gets greasy and soggy. The cheese to …
I was at a loss for what to cook last week when my roommate mentioned her and her bf were cooking turkey burgers. It’s been a while since I’d had a good burger and suddenly it sounded absolutely delicious. The burger idea caused and old idea to bubble back up in my brain — Greek burgers. …
Last week I was in the beautiful Colorado Rockies with my family. We spent a lot of time hiking in mountains, visiting the town and just hanging out. You’d think I’d be sleeping great with all this working out, but I had been stressed about being away from work for so long. So after a …
This week I’m blogging from a higher altitude and my new happy place! I’m vacationing at my grandparent’s home in Aspen. What a nice break it’s been so far. The past two weekends in Chicago were filled with lots of activities and visitors. Of course it was a blast, but it really took it out …
