by Madison pollard
I have been itching for a beautiful bowl from Cava Grill lately – I know, could I be any more of a millennial? However, we don’t have the Mediterranean restaurant chain in Spain. Just the ingredients! And as per usual, I’ve been trying to find new ways to incorporate veggies into my diet. I’ve been …
Boxed pasta has a reputation for being a cheap and easy way to feed yourself at home, especially for the less gastronomically-inclined chefs. Usually we resort to red sauce from a jar with little to no complexity or handmade elements. My boyfriend and partner-in-culinary-crime, Jeff, is a vegetarian and I frequently find new small ways …
Three incredible things: Jamaican jerk flavoring, pickling and crunchy fried pickles. All in one. This started as what my friends and I would refer to as a ‘stoner’ recipe, as it’s an unexpected (and seemingly downright bizarre) flavor combination, but it works when you have that craving for something salty and crunchy. I made this …
I recently learned how to make bechamel sauce, thus I have been concocting a ton of crazy macaroni and cheese combinations as cheese sauce is a very practical derivative and skill to have in the kitchen. Diverse for so many recipes, I’ve been working on quesos, drizzles for nachos and pasta sauces. I’ve narrowed down …
Salads are not for me. I’ve never been a lettuce and tomato person. However, I’m always trying to find ways to consume more vegetables. This, for me, is a major task. Especially when it comes to RAW vegetables. Stir fry, saute, olive oil, sesame oil, I can work with. But raw salad? No thanks. It’s …
Roasted and fried almonds are one of the first recipes I learned to make from my tapas bible as a kid. I still make them to this day, but with all sorts of sweet and salty variations. This particular recipe, however, is by far my favorite. It’s yet another ridiculously simple go-to recipe that’s perfect …
Lately, I’ve been planning a special brunch for my family who will be visiting me in Spain in two weeks! Unless you’re a close friend or family who I’ve cooked for, you might not know that I have an obsession with planning meal spreads. Not just one, but as many dishes as I can fit …
I’m always looking for new recipes to make for my vegan and vegetarian, offering more interesting and colorful options – that aren’t salad. Tofu, often cooked in panko crumbs is great – but I wanted to use something different that went well with a tropical salsa, so I went with a more coconut-heavy breading. Unsweetened …
I began concocting this recipe when I learned how important a well-maintained diet is to managing thyroid disorders. I went on a bit of a health kick, as I started paying attention to my diet according to a couple of major personal health factors: Hypothyroidism and anemia (severe iron deficiency). So I finally found a …
I have a new obsession… empanadas! Or as they say here in Spain, “empanadillas.” I love these versatile pockets of magic. I had tried the classic flavors at local panderias filled with pisto and carne, but hadn’t come across many cheese-based fillings for some reason. So needless to say, I was ready to take it …
I made this pasta salad recently for my boyfriend who was visiting me in Spain. Pasta is essentially a food group for him, as I imagine to be the case with many vegetarians. However red sauce can become a bit monotonous, so I wanted to try something new. The pasta he chose from my local …
Let’s face it – most of us don’t have the time or energy to make acai smoothie bowls every single morning before work. When I was brainstorming Whole30 breakfast ideas, I knew several things had to be taken into consideration: First off, minimal prep. I wanted to be able to prep once on Sunday afternoon …