I had two jobs in high school. My first job ever was at the local Dairy Queen, serving up swirly Q cones and Blizzards to all of the hungry beachgoers in the summertime. But Dairy Queen wasn’t open all year…
Delicata Squash Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
When’s the last time you took a week off? Like, really took a week off. Where you just sit around, drink tea, and read a book? Listen to the rain? Cook all the delicious meals you’ve been dying to try,…
Easy Summer Caprese Salad
Anyone else avoiding their stoves like the plague right now? The weather in NYC is in the upper nineties this week, and I am only going outside when it’s required. We have the air conditioning blasting in our apartment, and…
How to Make Instant Pot Risotto
Do you ever have dishes that you look at and think, “when I’m really good at cooking, I’ll try making that”? Risotto is one of those dishes for me. Until, of course, I got it in my head one evening…
How to Make Mexican Rice
I’m kind of shocked this recipe isn’t on the blog already. While I’m not the biggest fan of rice, when I do cook it, I’m typically making this Mexican rice. It’s been a go-to rice recipe ever since my college…
Easy 5 Ingredient Zucchini Fritters
When my mom brought home a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store, we always knew what was coming next: zucchini fritters. It’s one of those easy sides she loved throwing together when she needed to get dinner on the table…
How to Make Perfect Roasted Brussels Sprouts
No matter the season—winter, summer, spring, or fall—I am a huge fan of roasted Brussels sprouts. I know, I know, they aren’t exactly in season year-round, but they are a vegetable that I thoroughly enjoy eating. Especially when they are…
Easy Roasted Sweet Potato Recipe
I’ve never been a huge fan of potatoes growing up. I think it has to do with my first traumatic experience eating mashed potatoes…which involved my Dad forcing me to eat them when mom wasn’t home one night (which Mom…