One of my most favorite things my mom ever made for me growing up was chicken salad. It was made with chicken from a can, Miracle Whip, celery, and lots of salt and pepper. She always shredded it so fine and piled it high between two slices of warm toasted bread, crisp iceberg lettuce and a slathering of some mayonnaise product. I lived for this. It was one of the first things I learned how to "make" haha, and I'd make it all the time in college.
Read MoreIs anything peak summer more than warm tomatoes and cucumbers fresh off the vine? Combine that with just picked basil and some Asian flair, and you've got my favorite salad of the summer. What gives this salad it's Asian panache? Yuzu Kosho. It's a traditional Japanese condiment that packs a powerful salty-spicy-citrusy punch, and I'm completely obsessed with it thanks to Alison Roman and her book Dining In. Anyway, this is my own recipe and I hope you love it.
Read MoreHEY FRANDS! If you live in the District and happen to source locally (cough, cough), you'll probably find yourself with an abundance of kohlrabi and cabbage. Especially now, after all of this gosh darn rain, these cruciferous edibles are growing like weeds. I'm a huge fan of the cruciferous fam, so wanted to create a recipe that really highlighted the flavors of these products, rather than hiding them. Behold my light and snappy kohlrabi and green apple slaw made completely out of my haul from the Three Part Harmony CSA share. It's bright, crisp and refreshing - using minimal ingredients that just get better the longer they marinate in the fridge.
Read MoreIt's 11:55am and I'm slugging away at my desk job in the beautiful neighborhood of Chevy Chase, DC. We've all been there and we typically have have two thoughts....Click the picture to keep reading to find out what they are.
Read MoreMaking creative salads is one of my favorite things to do in the kitchen. The combinations are endless, and I typically feel really good about my decision to make and/or eat a salad. That said, making salads can be one of the most time consuming dishes to make in the kitchen. Each element of the salad usually requires some sort of preparation, whether it's roasting, chopping, mixing, seasoning, etc. But the pay off sure is worth it. One of my new favorite salad ingredients is roasted beets that have been slightly pickled. I love the combination of beets and apples, so I created this show stopping salad and have been serving it at parties and catering events ever since. It's got all the things a salad needs: acid, fat, crunch, sweetness, leaves and salt. I got the winning "Yum" of approval from none other than my mom, a cook's toughest critic, so you should feel confident in this salad choice!
Read MoreYo, what up hangry people!! Summer is creeping up on us and it's time to get your salad and side dish on. With some collaboration from friends and family, I have created a list of FIVE perfect salads/side dishes to impress your guests this BBQ season. These tailgate worthy treats are simple, seasonal and SEXY (just keep reading, I don't know...).
Read MoreIt's time to get your garden on! All sorts of tasty things are sprouting around DC, especially now after so much rain. I have been creating a variety of fun dishes like salads and soups with my weekly CSA haul from Three Part Harmony Farm, located right here in the HANGRY DISTRICT! Below is my recipe for Spring Quinoa Salad, which is one of my favorite lunch time treats utilizing carrots, radishes, sorrel and chives from Three Part Harmony!
Read MoreIf you're following along on my YouTube channel, you'll see that today's episode is all about salad! This citrus salad is inexpensive but packed with flavor. Use any greens you like to accompany the bright citrus that is mellowed out with a sweet and tangy honey vinaigrette. It's a perfect side dish to bring to a party, make for simple lunches or to impress your guests. Recipe below....
Read MoreWhen it comes to fast food, I have a few weaknesses. The first is Cava Grill. I just love the different combinations of Mediterranean cuisine that you can create! There are spicy things, crunchy things, healthy things, acidic things... basically all of the things that I love - AND - they source locally! BONUS. Here's how I recreate Cava's creations at home....
Read MoreBest parts about working in an office setting full time? Lunch time and snacks, of course! A lot of DC employees tend to grab lunch on the go, or head to the closest fast food place for a break and some sustenance. I like to pack! Saves me money and calories. I love coming up with fun lunches that aren't just sandwiches and will give me a boost to get through the rest of the afternoon. Check out some of this month's favorites below.
Read MoreGet ready for lots of fresh and easy tomato recipes. I'm a new homeowner (yay!), which means I'm also a new gardener! My first go at growing edibles was with three tomato seedlings that I was gifted and some herbs. It's been such a success so far! The tomato plants are thriving and producing so much fruit. I have three varieties: Brown Berry cherry tomatoes, Artisan Blush Tiger tomatoes and XXXXX. It's been fun coming up with different ways to use them all. Keep reading for my new favorite salad and a bonus appetizer.
Read MoreThis summer salad takes me back to weekends at the beach, backyard barbecues and great times with my friends and family. I encourage you to make this for your next summer shindig!
Read MoreI recently moved seven minutes away from my workplace, and lunch at home has become a new luxury of mine. Having just moved, my pantry and fridge were pretty barren. This is what I came up with...
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