Spicy Mac ‘n’ Cheese

My senior year of college, my roommate and I fell in love with a delicious, fiery, vibrant red condiment: Sriracha. This sauce became a staple in our kitchen. We put it on everything. No, literally, we didn’t eat anything without drizzling some liquid fire first: spaghetti and meatballs, pizza and soup. One of my personal…

Chicken Taco Soup

As fall rolls in and the leaves begin to change to hues of orange, yellow and red, the cold weather is not far behind. Though Southern California does not get remotely as cold as the years I spent in the Midwest, the relative change still entices residents of The Golden State to dawn boots and…

Mom’s Enchilada Casserole

Having recently graduated, I decided that it’s time to get back to sharing my love of cooking! I figured what better way to get back into the swing of things than with one of my favorite recipes. When you’ve had an exhausting full day of work, usually the last thing you want to do is…

Mom’s Lasagna

So sorry that I haven’t been able to post as frequently as I would like. School has been very hectic and time-consuming. But I’m back and have decided that I should share another family recipe that is a real crowd-pleaser. This is a recipe for lasagna that my mom has been making for years and…

Swedish Meatballs

Anyone who has been to IKEA knows that the Swedes are known for their meatballs. Traditionally Swedish meatballs are made with ground beef and a creamy gravy accompanies them and ground nutmeg gives them their distinct flavor. My mom has always made this Scandinavian dish with ground turkey instead of beef, making for a tasty…

Guacamole

Guacamole is one of those dishes that people think you’ve spent way more time preparing than you actually did. In fact, guacamole is probably one of the easiest dips to make and I have always found that it is a definite crowd-pleaser. This tasty green dip originated in Mexico and was made popular in Spain…