I am the world’s worst baker. When I try to bake anything, I always find myself saying, “Oh, that didn’t work,” as I solemnly watch my experiment deflate as it cooks in the oven. Or stick together, or lose shape, or taste like garbage…you get the point. This past weekend, I took the easy route. I bought packaged brownie mix. And it’s not because I’m … Continue reading mini peanut butter and nutella brownies
Mac and cheese is life. But actually, I just got a new deep fryer for my birthday (yes, that is what I asked for) and wanted to test it out. I thought, “What better to test it with than some homemade mac and cheese balls?” So I did just that. Pro tip: you don’t need a deep fryer for this recipe. You can definitely use … Continue reading Fried macaroni and cheese balls
This past year, a bunch of us decided to get together for a “Friendsgiving” because a friend of ours, Caroline, had just gotten a new apartment and wanted us to check it out. She made these super tasty Philly cheesesteak sliders that she got from Pinterest, and they were a hit with everyone. Although I didn’t ask her for the recipe, I did copy her … Continue reading Mini Philly cheesesteak sliders
These three-ingredient pretzels are the perfect sweet treat when you’re looking for a simple dessert. They’re super easy to make and a personal favorite of mine. Feel free to mix and match the candies. My tip: don’t use anything super sticky (like Milky Way) because it won’t break up easily when you crush it. Makes 12-15 pretzels Ingredients 12-15 ounces dark chocolate 12-15 large, salted … Continue reading chocolate candy bar pretzels
Labor Day Weekend truly is the Sunday of the summer season. It’s always hard to say goodbye to endless beach days, barbecues and that one pair of Old Navy flip flops that has seen more adventure this summer than a pair of shoes could imagine, but there is so much excitement that awaits in the fall. For this year’s Labor Day barbecue, I wanted to … Continue reading jalapeño crab poppers
Americans love cheese, and I am no exception. Fried cheese curds are a personal favorite, but in New Jersey, cheese curds are extremely hard to come by—although we do have some amazing cheese makers in this state (very few of whom actually produce cheese curds). When cheese curds aren’t available—which is pretty much always—fried mozzarella makes the perfect appetizer. Football season is finally back; preseason … Continue reading big & cheesy mozzarella sticks
Naturally, I spent yesterday morning browsing Pinterest yet again for clothes I don’t need, recipes I’ll never actually master (is it just me or does everything on Pinterest always look better than it tastes? Hopefully this recipe won’t be like that!), and home décor I will most likely never purchase. After falling down the black hole of Pinterest for a good 30 minutes, I stumbled … Continue reading Cajun Shrimp Crostini
Right now, my alma mater (Seton Hall University) is about to make a go in the NCAA Tournament, and this weekend, they competed in the Big East Tournament (and suffered a tear-jerking loss to Villanova). Anyway, game days call for game day apps, and my sister gave me the idea to try my hand at some honey garlic Parmesan wings. Sweet honey pairs well with salty soy … Continue reading honey garlic Parmesan wings
It’s hard to deny my love for wontons (it’s gotten to the point where I should just make a “wontons” category on the blog’s homepage). It’s nearly as strong as my love for buffalo chicken. The thing about wontons is, you can throw pretty much anything into this little dough wrapper, fry it up (or bake it, as I typically do), and it will almost … Continue reading pulled pork & cheddar wontons
Cooking has always been something that’s so relaxing to me. I never got frustrated over meals that took an hour to prepare; I always love the aromas that cooking creates and have no problem savoring them for as long as possible. However, I do love a recipe that tastes delicious and requires hardly any effort. A few months ago, I published a recipe for cherry almond coconut … Continue reading three-ingredient peppermint bark
simply delicious. 