Quick Macaroni and Cheese in under 15 minutes
I ate a lot of pasta in college, and I mostly ate mac n cheese. But I didn’t eat what you’re thinking. … Read More →
How to Make Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls in under 20 minutes
The número uno request I get from everybody for potlucks, picnics, dinner parties, etc. is spring rolls. Spring rolls make my life … Read More →
Peanut Dipping Sauce
Can you have Vietnamese Spring Rolls without peanut dipping sauce? Of course not. They’re perfect complements. In economics, a perfect complement is a good that has to … Read More →
Mezzi Rigatoni with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Ricotta Cheese in ~20 minutes
Hey, look! It’s my first actual pasta post. It’s long overdue. I’ve gotten quite a few requests for pasta recipes. You asked … Read More →
2-minute Microwave Chocolate Cake
“What?” you ask? Make a cake in a microwave? You can’t do that! Oh, yes. Yes, you can. I never thought microwaves … Read More →
Simple Tomato White Wine Sauce
I take no objection to jarred marinara or tomato sauces. I’m not perfect. I have my flaws. I admit it: I was … Read More →
Vietnamese Iced Coffee
I’ve heard from so many people that nothing gives them a jolt of energy like Vietnamese Iced Coffee. In Vietnamese, it’s called … Read More →
Chicken Quesadillas
Zesty quesadillas with a side of chips and a cold glass of beer are the perfect afternoon snacks. Quesadillas can be made … Read More →
Polenta Cakes
If you ever have left-over mashed potatoes or polenta, the best way to finish it is to create some patties and fry … Read More →
Seared Chicken Breasts
It’s always nice to have moist cooked chicken in the refrigerator. You can throw it in chicken quesadillas, salads, soups, anything. Just … Read More →
Homemade Chocolate Milk
Yeah… I went there. I made homemade chocolate milk. Real homemade chocolate milk…meaning it’s made from scratch rather than from a squeeze … Read More →
Polenta
Sometimes we need a change from mashed potatoes, rice, and bread. We need a starchy side that will please our carb cravings. … Read More →