Kitchen Basics: Pesto

I admit it: I have not been spending a lot of time in the kitchen over the past few weeks. Trips up north and many visitors in town have led to nights away from my stove, and when I do … Continue reading →

Pasta with Summer Squash

Summer is my least favorite season in terms of weather. It hasn’t always been this way, but now that I live in New York, I dread temperatures over 80° and high humidity more than anything winter could throw at me. … Continue reading →

Five Ingredients: Tomato and Basil Pasta

There are two basil plants thriving on the mantle in my bedroom. I picked them up at the farmer’s market in February and they have not only been a great help to my recipes, but my wallet as well. Rather … Continue reading →

Two Pasta Dishes

My friends and I have recently started a Monday night tradition: trivia night at a local bar. We have placed almost every week, taking home first place a few times and occasionally winning third, the prize for which is a … Continue reading →

Leftovers: Roasted Tomato Linguine

One of the dishes I made with the heirloom tomatoes this weekend was a roasted tomato pasta. Whenever you don’t want to spend a lot of energy on a pasta dish, but want to keep it classy (aka, not just … Continue reading →

Planning Ahead: Mac & Cheese

I have a fairly set schedule every Sunday. I wake up, make my shopping list for the week, and once my boyfriend wakes up, we head to the grocery store. The afternoon is usually wasted by walking around Brooklyn with … Continue reading →