When one of my college friends first found out about my blog many years ago she suggested that I start a site aimed at people like her. She said that I should call it “How to Cook Without Doing Absolutely Anything.” Even I can’t simplify the food-to-face process that much, but this recipe for prosciutto, melon and mozzarella skewers is as close as it gets. …
Green Chile Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Cooking for One or Two, Recipes, Worknight Dinners July 23, 2014
If you attended Susquehanna University anytime between 2004-2006, when I and two of my girlfriends lived in an off-campus apartment with an extremely well-stocked kitchen only a few steps from the handful of local bars in our small college town, then it’s entirely likely that I have made you a grilled cheese.…
Corn Frittata with Pecorino-Romano Cheese
Breakfast & Brunch, Cooking for a Crowd, Recipes, Weekend Cooking July 22, 2014
Part of the reason why I love living in Chicago is because we have four seasons. Although sometimes it feels more like two: summer and winter, the weather lends itself to seasonal eating. Also, seasonal eating overload. No matter how much you love seasonal produce, it’s easy to get tired of stews and soups come March and it’s normal to become slightly overwhelmed by corn, zucchini and tomatoes by the end of the summer.…
Grilled Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers
Cooking for a Crowd, Recipes, Small Plates & Snacks, Weekend Cooking July 21, 2014
The problem with grilling is that depending on what you’re cooking, it can kind of take forever. Though the experience of grilling is generally a social one, if you’re hungry, standing around the grill while smelling delicious food that isn’t ready to eat is not the most enjoyable aspect of the cooking process. Enter: Grilled Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers.…
