Category Archives: Dinner

The Best-and Easiest-Tomato Sauce Ever

Posted on July 27, 2025 by Emily Wasserman

When July rolls around in St. Louis, it marks the beginning of one of my favorite seasons: Cherry tomato season. I wait for this season literally months out of the year because it also means I can make one of … Continue reading →

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Buttermilk Roast Chicken from Salt Fat Acid Heat + Thoughts on Roasting

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Emily Wasserman

I think it’s safe to say Samin Nosrat completely changed the way I cook. It sounds like an exaggeration, but it’s true. Up until I read her cookbook, “Salt Fat Acid Heat,” I was a good cook, but I lacked … Continue reading →

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Baby’s First Thanksgiving Turkey (+ Rolls)

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Emily Wasserman

Thanksgiving is perhaps my favorite holiday of all time. Why? you ask. The food. I know there are some people who want to puke at the sight of all the starches, carbs, and meat on a Thanksgiving table, but I’m … Continue reading →

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Chicken Milanese

Posted on October 13, 2024 by Emily Wasserman

Today marked two milestones for me: I made one of the best dinners of my life, and I set off the fire alarm for the first time in my new apartment. Sometimes, we have to take the bitter with the … Continue reading →

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Butternut Squash, Spinach, Gnocchi Skillet

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Emily Wasserman

Let’s face it: We could all use some comfort food right about now. I feel myself about to veer into dangerous territory venting my frustration with recent events, but luckily, I already did that a week ago. If you want … Continue reading →

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Coconut Shrimp

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Emily Wasserman

I know it seems like all I do is bake, but sometimes, I actually cook. In fact, I probably cook more than I bake, but it’s usually not as pretty or post-worthy as what I bake, so I don’t really … Continue reading →

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Tortilla Soup

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Emily Wasserman

Every year around this time, I find myself craving tortilla soup. It’s simple, warming, and spicy. It’s the perfect thing to make after Thanksgiving when you never want to cook again but you also don’t want to eat leftovers or … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower Frittata

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Emily Wasserman

I’m not going to lie to you; I was a little apprehensive while creating this cauliflower frittata. I’ve only grown to love cauliflower over the past few years, when I learned that adding spice and heat can turn a very … Continue reading →

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Shrimp and Orzo

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Emily Wasserman

This post goes out to my friend Julicia, who asked me to share the recipe for shrimp and orzo a few weeks ago and had to suffer from my procrastination. This one-pot shrimp and orzo is one of the best … Continue reading →

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Eggplant Parmesan

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Emily Wasserman

Believe it or not, I’m not a huge fan of eggplant. It seems weird, given that I love most vegetables, but eggplant has always been on my “meh” list. I think it has to do with the texture. I like … Continue reading →

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