Monthly Archives for January 2012
Spicy Black Bean Soup
So remember when, in a slightly less than stellar state, I told you guys about fabulous tandoori chicken? What I didn’t tell you about that night is that I also spent some not-so-quality time in the kitchen, bumbling around making … Continue reading
Tandoori Chicken
For the past year, I’ve been talking about creating a recipe for tandoori chicken. Our family makes it often, but always using a pre-mixed spice blend. While it’s always delicious, the recipe wasn’t quite ready for this blog, as I … Continue reading
Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins
Confession time: I kind of don’t really like muffins. Like at all. While they’re meant to be wholesome, they’re often much too sweet and much too dense for my taste. Also, if it looks like a cupcake and is sweet … Continue reading
Hearty Beef and Mushroom Ragù
What is comfort food? In theory, it should be something that is traditional, dishes that have meaning or sentimentality attached to them — something you ate while growing up. Comfort food is the culinary equivalent of a bear hug, a pick-me-up … Continue reading
Stovetop Braised Short Ribs
First off, happy new year — hope that your 2012 is filled with laughter! Now, let’s talk about the weather. It currently feels like 20 degrees in New York City, and I’ve been forced to bring out both the puffy … Continue reading





