Tag Archives: home cook

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 →

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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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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Chive Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Emily Wasserman

The weather in St. Louis the past two days has been dreary, to say the least. Yesterday there was freezing rain and today was foggy and overcast. When it gets like that, there’s only one thing to do: Make chicken … Continue reading →

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Lemon Ricotta Poppy Seed Pancakes

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

I don’t know about you, but I pretty much always have a half-used container of ricotta cheese in my fridge. I’m not sure why…I mean, yeah, I use it in pasta recipes sometimes, but most of the time I find … Continue reading →

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Carrot, Grapefruit and Ginger Juice

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

It’s starting to feel like winter outside, so it’s time to amp up the Vitamin C and A. I’ve actually been feeling healthier this year (aside from seasonal allergies), but it never hurts to boost your reserves ahead of cold … Continue reading →

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Lasagna Roll-Ups

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

I love lasagna as much as the next person, but sometimes I get frustrated when it comes apart. I don’t have the patience to let it sit for a while after it comes out of the oven, so I usually … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti with Butternut Squash and Swiss Chard

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

This pasta dish came about because I had a bunch of Swiss chard in my garden that I wanted to use up before the weather turned, and because I wanted to make the most of butternut squash I see at … Continue reading →

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Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

Last fall when I visited my friend Lyz out in California, she made nachos for dinner. When I asked her to show me how to do it, she was surprised. “You’ve never made nachos before?” she said. I had not. … Continue reading →

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