Crepes and I have kind of a tense relationship. Back in junior year of high school, when I was young and inexperienced, I started “dating” a guy named Mike. I use quotes because I was 15, painfully awkward, and completely out of touch with my girly feelings — I had no idea how to deal…read more »
Fried Rice
Maybe it’s because it was the first thing I ever learned to cook, but fried rice is my ultimate comfort food. It’s what my mom made for me instead of chicken noodle soup when I was sick, and it was my go-to dinner in college when the dining hall’s food wasn’t cutting it. Some people…read more »
Flourless Chocolate Cake
The other day something unprecedented happened: I ran out of flour. I may not always have all the random ingredients required for my recipes, but I always have flour. And sugar. And butter. I have an entire box full of basic baking supplies that I always keep stocked so that I can whip up something…read more »
Eggs-in-a-Hole
Dan (on the phone): “What are you up to?” Me: “I’m making eggs in a hole.” Dan: “…why are you in a hole?” Me: “No, I’m making eggs in a hole. Like…cooking eggs inside a piece of bread.” Dan: “Weird.” Actually, eggs-in-a-hole aren’t weird at all! Super delicious, maybe, but not weird. And it’s really easy…read more »
Lemon Rum Madeleines
I always thought madeleines were cookies. Am I alone in this? They look like little shell-shaped cookies. But when I gave them to my friends today, one of them took a bite and immediately said “Whoa, is this like, the tiniest cake ever?” Turns out…yes…yes they are. According to wikipedia, madeleines are actually very small sponge…read more »
Chocolate Fudge
I was in Boston the last two weeks, visiting Dan. Unfortunately, while I’m done with school already, he’s still got weeks and weeks of classes and final labs left, and a thesis project to work on. Which meant, of course, that I was left to my own devises at home all day while he did…read more »
Spinach & Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo
Why is the weather in New England so crappy? I’ve been in Massachusetts for almost two days already, and I have yet to experience anything but ominous-looking clouds, wind, and rain. The only upside to this crappy weather is that it gives me an excuse to cook creamy, rich, hot comfort food that would be…read more »
Chocolate Coffee Ice Cream Cake
Now that I’m free and in the clear school-wise, my friends have been sending me links to recipes they know I have plenty of time to try out. This unique ice cream cake was at the top of the “Tina, please make this for us!” list. The recipe called for cake mix. Usually, I try…read more »
Pad Thai
When my friend Jill graduated (early!) law school back in December, she treated herself to a trip to Thailand. In between relaxing and sightseeing, she squeezed in a few cooking lessons, and brought back tons of awesome new recipes to share. At our most recent girls’ night dinner, she showed me, Emily, and Leslie how…read more »
Simple Artisanal Bread
Today is an exciting day. Why, you ask? Well, for one thing, as of 12:30 p.m. today, I am officially done with final exams (and law school) forever. But more importantly, today is the day that I get to introduce my first ever guest blogger, Brittani. Brittani and I met in the Vaccine Injury Clinic this…read more »