There is one appetizer that always draws a crowd from my family and friends: buffalo chicken dip. Yes, I think I’ve made it clear that I am totally obsessed with anything buffalo chicken. This dip is no exception. With only five simple ingredients, it’s a go-to for any friendly gathering. From Christmas Eve to just another night out with friends, the buff chick dip always … Continue reading creamy buffalo chicken dip
Every year, Thanksgiving is held at my house. There has only ever been one exception to this: November 1994. I was born the day before Thanksgiving that year, so my aunt took over the holiday since my mom had bigger problems (me, of course). This holiday has always been my absolute favorite—possibly because when I was younger, I always associated it with getting birthday presents. … Continue reading a twist on a typical Thanksgiving
When summer comes to a close, my mind immediately starts thinking about the exciting holidays coming up in the fall and winter. Every holiday is an excuse to cook up some delicious apps and dishes for friends and family. From football to hockey to Halloween to Christmas, this stretch between the end of the summer and New Year’s Eve is, to me, the most exciting … Continue reading Easy Halloween Treats
When I was younger, I always looked up to my big sister (and still do, of course). I did everything she did. She played the piano, so I played the piano. She played field hockey, so I played field hockey. She ordered buffalo chicken pizza, so I ordered Buffalo chicken pizza. And that’s how I discovered the heavenly flavor of Buffalo sauce. We were at … Continue reading buffalo chicken wontons
The beginning of fall means just that: the beginning of fall. Long gone are those sweltering summer days where I’d step outside and suddenly feel like Olaf in that scene from Frozen where he stands in front of the fireplace a little too long. Instead, I can finally preheat my oven without feeling guilty about the escaped heat raising the house’s temperature a few degrees. … Continue reading crispy garlic kale chips
When I was a little girl, any time I would go on a long car ride with my family, my father would stop at the convenience store at the end of our street to grab a cup of coffee. Each time he’d get out of the car, I’d yell from the back seat, “Get me a candy bar!” and hoped that the speed of sound … Continue reading chocolate peanut butter balls
Whenever I’m craving a cheat day, my mind wanders straight to the Chinese food menu. There are these wontons filled with crab meat and cheese that are out of this world. But it was raining today, and I didn’t feel like getting in my car and driving to pick up my takeout (and there’s a $15 minimum fee for delivery). I thought I’d try my … Continue reading crab & cheese wontons
The best part about being Italian? The food. I was born to love everything Italian; from eggplant parm to any type of pasta you could possibly think of, there is nothing like the flavor of a delicious Italian meal. These bite-sized apps imitate a classic antipasto: hot peppers, artichoke hearts, provolone and more, all stuffed inside a crispy genoa salami cup. With a super easy … Continue reading antipasto bites
I have always had something against mushrooms. Something about their flavor, or maybe their texture, never sat right with me. When I was young, I would avoid mushrooms at all costs. To this day, it’s one of the last toppings I would ever consider putting on my pizza (they are still ahead of anchovies). But stuffed mushrooms are an exception. The mushroom becomes a complementary … Continue reading stuffed mushrooms
Having recently had my tonsils out and the weather hitting a high of 77 degrees today here in New Jersey, it only made sense that today’s lunch should be some kind of fruit smoothie. I’ll be the first to say that having a tonsillectomy at 21 is not the ideal way to start off the summer, but things could be worse, so I have to … Continue reading raspberry pineapple smoothie
simply delicious. 