Banish Boring Breakfasts Forever!

Soggy cereal getting you down? Well, you’ve come to the right place. In fact, we’re here to discuss a range of healthy and delicious breakfasts that are anything but boring. French Toast  You may be used to eating french toast made with white bread and smothered in powdered sugar and maple syrup. However, this dish…

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Beat The January Blues in Your Kitchen

There is no denying that January can be perceived as a depressing month. The festivities of Christmas are over for another year. You may be left with credit card bills, you might just be down and out about the weather, or you simply feel like you have no direction for the next twelve months. We…

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Pressure Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken

When I have long days at the hospital, I find it’s most convenient to cook in large batches, freeze half and eat the other half throughout the week. That way when I get home I can get a work out in, spend some time reading or catch up on some TV or news. Then if…

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Making Breakfast Your Most Important Meal of the Day

You’ll often hear people say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but there are so many people who skip breakfast in the morning. Whether you’re preferred breakfast is a coffee-to-go or a pastry from the local bakery, you’re not doing your health any favors by settling for a sub-par breakfast. So…

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Sharpening Your Culinary Skills & Taking Them to the Next Level

Some people don’t care how good they are in the kitchen. They’re happy to make whatever they fancy in front of the television and do it all over again tomorrow. However, others who pride themselves on their cooking are always trying to do better. They want to try new recipes, combine unique flavors, and make…

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Three Excellent Reasons to Bring Your Kids into the Kitchen

Children can enjoy great benefits from learning how to cook at a young age. Not only will an early start in the kitchen teach them to appreciate the process of bringing food to the plate, but they will develop the skills and independence necessary to prepare healthy meals for themselves once they leave the nest. …

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Blueberry & Nectarine Galette

Summer may be drawing to a close, but that doesn’t mean you can’t squeeze the most out of it with a galette filled with some summer fruits. I stumbled upon this recipe from NYT Cooking, and the perfect opportunity to make this came toward the end of intern year. One of the Medicine residents had…

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7 Super Tips for Hosting the Perfect Dinner Party

Hosting a dinner party is an exciting but incredibly stress-inducing experience. Every decision you have to make can be a source of anxiety, from the background music you play to the drinks you serve. As the host, you must approach this task prepared and with a clear sense of determination. A successful dinner party is…

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Shish Kebabs & Greek Salad

While we all love comfort food like lasagna, I typically reserve those dishes for the winter months. When the days are long and the sun stays out late, I usually gravitate toward bright and fresh flavors. Georgetown’s medical students have been working hard in their culinary medicine elective and it has inspired me to add…

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NYT Ropa Vieja

Ropa vieja translates to “old clothes.” After some light googling, I learned that this name comes from a fable about a poor man who had no money for food, so he shredded his clothes and boiled them, hoping that it would be able to feed his family. Magically his shredded clothes turned into food for…

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9 Tips To Host The Ultimate Barbecue

Barbecues are a fantastic way to host friends and have amazing food-focused parties. If you’re a grilling novice instead of a grillmaster, however, you might not really know where to start with hosting the ultimate barbecue. Follow these easy tips to step up your grill game, and become master of the coals (or propane). You’ll…

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Easy Peasy: Making Your Next Dinner Party Deliciously Breezy

Any excuse to get some of your favorite people over to your place so that you can hang out and catch-up is a great excuse. Especially when food is involved; it makes it all that sweeter. Therefore, a dinner party could be just the thing you need to put on your calendar to get some…

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