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Chicken and Pesto Pasta

Story time! 8 years ago, Barack Obama was prepping for the 2012 presidential debates. On Air Force One, Sam Kass (his senior advisor on nutrition policy) whipped up this pasta for him – dubbed “lucky pasta” – which the president later remarked as the lucky dish that helped him succeed in those debates. Fast forward …

dessert

Dutch Butter Cookies

Does everyone remember Royal Dansk butter cookies? I feel like those blue cookie tins were a part of everyone’s childhood, and everyone has the same memories of the tins being used as sewing kits. Just me? I took a shot at making these cookies on my own and they’re even better when homemade! Classic butter …

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Grilled Peaches with Whipped Cream

Stone Fruit Summer My previous posts have argued that peaches are the best summer fruit, and grilled peaches are a large reason why! Grilling them over an open flame brings just the slightest smoky flavor to them and a perfect caramelization. Top with some homemade whipped cream, honey, cinnamon, and other fruit (I chose blueberries …

drinks

Thai Iced Coffee

Confession – my favorite menu item at Thai restaurants isn’t the noodles, rice, or curry…it’s the coffee! I don’t know what it is about Thai iced coffee, but it just has the perfect amount of sweetness and depth of flavor I can’t seem to get anywhere else. Plus, there’s nothing quite like pouring the condensed …

dinner

Scallops With Cherry Tomatoes

Scallops are one of my favorite seafoods, and recently I’ve learned they’re not too hard to cook at home! I think people (including myself) get scared of cooking seafood because we’re certain there’s a reason it’s so much more expensive. Don’t get me wrong – scallops aren’t cheap by any means, but cooking them at …

dessert

Churros With Chocolate Dipping Sauce

Churros con chocolate, anyone? Churros are so easy to make with very few ingredients, but sometimes it seems impossible to find them outside of Costco or Disney World (is there anything more iconic than sitting at Disney with churro in hand?). These desserts are great for kids and adults and are perfect for sharing at …

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Blueberry Clafoutis

Did anyone else get bit by the #cooking bug after watching Julie and Julia? This blueberry clafoutis from Julia Child (adapted by NYT Cooking) almost makes me want to quit my job and try out all her recipes! Clafoutis is a French dessert that tastes like a cross between a pancake and flan. It’s extremely …

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Basque Cheesecake

It’s National Cheesecake Day! These Basque cheesecakes have been making their rounds all over social media, so I thought I’d give them a try. Don’t let the dark color fool you – these are meant to be cooked at a high heat to get a rich caramelized flavor on the outside, with the traditional vanilla …