I love exploring the multitude of different flavor combinations of Overnight Oatmeal. Now I’m here to share some of my favorites with you! Overnight Oats are delicious and nutritious, not to mention quick and easy. Let’s face it, most of us barely have time to reach in the pantry and grab a Pop-Tart […]
Recipe
Crave-Worthy Cheesy Garlic Bread and Sauce
Garlic bread with sauce is one of my favorite side dishes to make on a lazy weeknight or to bring to a potluck. It’s cheap, it’s easy, and it’s a crowd favorite. While the recipe below should act as a general guideline, feel free to adjust it based on what […]
Cherry Tomato Bruschetta with Parmesan and Butternut Squash
Necessity being the mother of invention, this bruschetta was a complete accident…A last-ditch effort to salvage leftovers and use the remaining odds and ends before I bought groceries for the week. The twist comes from a repurposed squash puree which adds richness and helps cut through the acidity from the […]
#CookingNopi Shrimp with Pernod, Tarragon and Feta
Sometimes you get a lucky break. Sometimes there are those days when the stars align perfectly, and you get that gentle rub of luck that you so rightly deserve. A few days ago was such a day for me, because shrimp were on sale at Whole Foods. I took that […]
How to fulfill your Chipotle craving without the calories
So it’s Sunday morning…which probably means you were out on the town last night and maybe, just maybe had one too many vodka sodas. Logistically speaking, after Step 1 of waking up and chugging water, you’d move onto Step 2, which entails either mustering up the energy to go to […]
Easy AF Brunch Recipe: Loaded Vegetable Frittata
One of my favorite breakfast/brunch staples is the frittata – a fluffy egg pie that can be stuffed with any ingredient combination you can dream up. Forget making omelettes to order or poaching eggs for a crowd, just pop this baby in the oven and get your mimosa on with […]
Recipe: Bucatini all’Amatriciana
Bucatini all’Amatriciana is one of my absolute favorite pasta dishes. This sauce gets its unique flavor from a combination of chili flake, black pepper and Guanciale, an Italian cured meat made from pork jowl. I like to buy my Italian specialty ingredients from A. Litteri, but feel free to substitute […]
Cold outside? Warm up with some goulash
Ah goulash. I discovered it on an insanely cold November night in Budapest. Basically, it’s the Hungarian version of beef stew, seasoned with a whole bunch of paprika. Recently, a friend of mine and I were feeling nostalgic while watching the Budapest episode of Anthony Bourdain’s “Parts Unknown” and decided […]
Raindrop [Cake], Drop Top
A half a year after this trend hit social media, I thought it was time I sample a Raindrop Cake. Thanks to Goldbely, you can now order crazy things like this and have them shipped directly to your door. The only thing different about this food is you have to assemble […]
Where To Spend National Food Days in DC: January 2017
When it comes to “National [fill in food here] Day,” I’m always the last to know. I usually find out about them right as I’m leaving work and scrolling through Twitter. Suddenly I’ll notice that National Whatever Day is trending. By that time, it’s too late to plan a happy […]
The 2016 DistrictFood Thanksgiving Guide
Let’s get down to business. Thanksgiving is here, and it’s time to get serious about food. Whether you’re hosting the meal, bringing a side dish, baking dessert, or mixing cocktails, you will benefit from the information that follows. I hosted a trial Thanksgiving at my apartment earlier this month so […]
#CookingNOPI: Spiced Buttermilk Cod with Urad Dal
The other day, I did something that I should not have. I challenged Ottolenghi. Stop shaming me, because I know that’s what you are doing right now. The whole incident started out with onions. There were three onions, if I can be exact. Three, eye-searing, tear-inducing onions. This is where […]