Fun fact: this pork chop recipe was the centerpiece of the first dinner I cooked for B when we were dating. And apparently it was a good one, because he still requests this one to this day. Even though it’s a French recipe, I find it groups nicely into the comfort food category and goes … Continue Reading

It’s decorative gourd season motherf*ckers! I’ve been craving pumpkin soup pretty much since fall ended last year and when B and I went to purchase our soup pumpkin at the farmers’ market, a lady working at one of our favorite booths convinced me to try a blue hokkaido pumpkin. What a great find! It really … Continue Reading

In a attempt to alleviate our heartsickness for France and slightly larger waistlines after arriving back from Paris, B and I found the best solution was to focus on a completely different (and a little bit healthier) cuisine. This Thai beef salad fit the bill perfectly – light and delicious and, honestly, the beef and … Continue Reading

It wouldn’t be summer without at least one good batch of chicken salad and I managed to squeeze this one in just under the wire (and personally, I think it’s the best recipe I’ve ever found). With this recent iteration, I discovered that brining and grilling the chicken, skin-on, really enhanced the flavor.   3 … Continue Reading