I learned a great deal of my cooking from my mom’s side of the family. However, we have learned a few things from my dad’s side as well. When I was younger, we didn’t get to see my paternal grandmother, Mom Mom, too often. She lived in Reading, PA, so travel was usually limited to…
Category: Main Dishes
Nani’s Mouthwatering Meatloaf
Meatloaf always reminds me of childhood dinners at Nani and Papa’s house. Mom was never a big fan of meatloaf, so if she ever worked late at the hospital or was out of town, Nani would usually have us over for meatloaf. This is a quick and easy dinner to make that is also delicious…
Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers
Wow! Sorry to keep you all hanging for so long! It has been over a year since my last post. A lot has changed since then. I now have an amazing boyfriend who also enjoys cooking and has introduced me to several new recipes. I also recently moved from America’s Finest City. I am happy…
French Dip Sandwiches
You’re on your way home from a busy day and realize that you don’t have any idea what you’re going to make for dinner. A quick stop at the grocery store for four items (the rest you should have on hand in your pantry or fridge) can ensure that you have a rather quick yet…
Bratwurst & Pierogies
This dinner idea really draws upon both of my sets of grandparents. My mom’s parents were born and raised in The Badger State. When you grow up with grandparents from Wisconsin, it’s hard not to grow up eating bratwurst. They’re a staple of every Badger football game, and in my family, we couldn’t celebrate the…
Thin Crust Pizza Dough
One of the things that I love about pizza is its diversity. I’m not simply talking about throwing on some different toppings, though this can lead to some fun creations like the famous Mac-N-Cheese pizza at Ian’s Pizza in Madison, WI, which is known by practically every Badger undergrad. The foundation for any pizza, its…
The King’s Zesty Sloppy Joes
After I discovered Sriracha in college, I was determined to increase the heat of my meals as often as possible. For those of you who don’t know what produces the heat one feels after eating a chili pepper, here’s a little science lesson. Capsaicin is the chemical compound that produces a burning sensation in the…
Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza
Spring break my sophomore year of undergrad, my good friend, Lauren, whose dorm room was down the hallway from mine, invited me to vacation at her parents house in a suburb of Chicago with her. Aside from playing with her giant Newfie, one of my favorite memories is the dinner we had at Lou Malnoti’s Pizzeria….
Chicken al Mattone
After a long and arduous hiatus, full of studying for the MCAT and, well, still more MCAT studying, I’m back with a stockpile of photos and recipes I have been trying to share with you all. I came across this recipe in an issue of Bon Appetit, as I was waiting in the checkout line of the…
Mom’s Chicken Pot Non-Pie
A warm, hearty meal is quintessential for the bleak midwinter. When I think of comfort food, chicken pot pie is one dish that tends to comes to mind. There are many variations of this savory pie with a variety of vegetables for the filling and crusts of all shapes and sizes to be filled. However,…
Muenster-ously Delicious
There is nothing better on a cold day (yes, occasionally these do exist in Southern California) than a grilled cheese sandwich and a warm bowl of soup. If you’re looking for the perfect cheese, I have just the thing. No, not the run of the mill individually wrapped slices of American cheese. Don’t get me wrong,…
Sriracha Chicken Tikka Masala
One of the great things about having a diverse group of friends is the plethora of new flavors and dishes that I have had the opportunity to dev experienced. One of my close friends that I met in graduate school has introduced me to the flavors of India. Her father loves to cook and I’ve…