Each week I try to not be the worst cook in America
Last week I said I was going to eat healthier, but that was before I got a pasta maker for Christmas! I have wanted this kitchen appliance for a while now, and I could barely wait 24 hours before ripping the box open and making this dish! While making pasta is not the easiest, this… Continue reading Week 49: Shrimp Scampi with Homemade Linguine
As 2018 is coming to an end, I was thinking about new years resolutions and what I wanted to strive for in 2019. I decided that focusing on me and my health would be my top priority. While in theory this sounds great, in reality I LOVE food. This means I am going to put… Continue reading Week 48: Beef and Broccoli
We are fully submerged in the holiday season! Decorations are up, holiday cards are starting to arrive, holiday gifts have been purchased, and we are halfway through Hanukkah with Christmas right around the corner!! To not get too far ahead of myself, I decided to start with one holiday. To celebrate the festival of lights,… Continue reading Week 46: Potato Latkes
The biggest craze these last couple years has been Cauliflower Pizza, but truthfully, I don't actually enjoy it. I know it is healthier than traditional pizza, but to me it lacks a lot of the flavor and texture I want from a pizza! Maybe I haven't found the perfect recipe, but either way I have… Continue reading Week 39: Spaghetti Squash Pizza
This week was really a machine take over in my kitchen! Not only did I use my Instant Pot, but I also used my brand new GoWISE air fryer - which I am obsessed with, by the way! When I get a new kitchen appliance, I have to use it immediately. While I can't wait to make chicken… Continue reading Week 36: Chimichangas
Almost a year ago, my birthday present was a sushi making class. It was such a fun experience as I love sushi, and I promised this was something I would make again. So here we are 11 months later and I finally got around to attempting to roll my own sushi, without a professional chef… Continue reading Week 31: Sushi
Last weeks attempt at making fried chicken, and succeeding at it, influenced me to attempt another daunting dish. SCALLOPS. I have read numerous times that is it so easy to overcook scallops and they can turn rubbery. Truthfully, overcooking might as well be my middle name. But, putting all fears aside and still living off… Continue reading Week 29: Scallops with a Corn Salad and Parmesan Risotto
One of my most favorite foods is fried chicken. I have the biggest fear of butchering one of my favorite meals, but I figured it was time to attempt this difficult dish. I fried chicken wings in week 3 but there is a difference between crispy wings and that extra crispy restaurant quality chicken. Shockingly, I… Continue reading Week 28: Fried Chicken Sandwhich
Since last weeks dish was a little on the easier side, I challenged myself this week. Despite the fact that this dish required a lot of different ingredients, when I saw the pictures for this dish I was extremely excited! The mixture of steak, and Asian flavors really made this a savory and hearty meal.… Continue reading Week 22: Mongolian Beef Ramen
Rule of thumb, do not attempt to cook dinner at 9pm when you are starving, especially when it is something you've never made before. You will ask "are they done yet" at least 100 times and consuming raw meat is definitely a possibility. This week, I decided to step really far out of my comfort… Continue reading Week 12: Pineapple Grilled Beef Ribs
