Category Archives: Dinner

Roasted Corn Enchiladas

In honor of Memorial Day–but mostly because I was craving Mexican food–I made roasted corn enchiladas for dinner tonight. I tried this recipe for the first time a year ago when I was still in grad school in Chicago. My … Continue reading

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A Tale of Two Risottos

I’ve been on a bit of a risotto kick lately. It’s funny, because I usually associate the dish with cold winter months when I want to eat something warm and thick. But more and more recipes keep popping up on … Continue reading

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Vegan Lemon Asparagus Risotto

I don’t make risotto often, mostly because of the amount of work involved. Whenever I make it, I picture a plump, old-world Italian woman with her hair wound tightly into a bun, sweating over a large, steaming pot of rice, … Continue reading

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Broccoli Skillet Flan and Cilantro Chile Frittata

When you love food as much as I do, it helps to have friends who feel the same way. If I rave about a recipe I just tried, or describe a dinner I just ate in detail, I don’t feel … Continue reading

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Soba Noodles with Kale Pesto, Oven Roasted Tomatoes and Zucchini

It has been a while since my last post–and so much has happened since then! I am still getting adjusted to life in D.C., and the pace of a 9-5 (well…7:30-4:30) job, but so far I’m really enjoying it. When … Continue reading

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Winter Couscous and Pomegranate Arugula Salad

Last week, I cooked dinner for my friend Rachel and my roommate Adva. Eventually, I want to have a dinner party in my new apartment. But I thought I’d start small, and try a few dishes from a cookbook I … Continue reading

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Butternut Squash, Kale and Pepper Hash

Happy (Belated) New Year! Even though we’re already a couple of weeks in, I haven’t had time to write recently–I just moved to Washington, D.C., and this is my first post from my new apartment. I still can’t believe I’m … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Agnolotti

Some nights, reaching into the freezer for a dinner entree seems like the only viable option. I come home tired after a day of work, and all I want to do is dump a bag of frozen pasta into a … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving in Philadelphia

Usually, I go home for Thanksgiving and celebrate with my siblings, mom and extended family. We eat a stereotypical meal with some not-so-stereotypical additions: my mom decorates the table with large, milk chocolate turkeys, serves a life-size, spray-painted cake in … Continue reading

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Hazelnut and Chard Ravioli

I’ve been meaning to try this dish for a while, but I kept putting it off for the weekend. Things are usually less hectic, and I can devote more time and energy to making an involved dinner. Last night when … Continue reading

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