Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

With Super Bowl Sunday right around the corner, my entire Instagram feed and every food newsletter I subscribe to is boasting their favorite recipes for the big game. It’s no wonder the craving for buffalo chicken something crept up on me. After a few days of resisting, I finally caved opting to make something that utilizes all the flavors without the extreme level of gluttony that … Continue reading Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

Healthy Turkey Chili

Freezing temperatures require comfort food. A pipping hot bowl of chili is the cure to any Sunday blues. Opting to try for a slightly healthier option, I defrosted a pound of ground turkey meat which was then mixed with a blend of spices; chili powder, red chili flakes, dried oregano, cumin. To me, there’s something therapeutic about standing over the stove, stirring and seasoning as … Continue reading Healthy Turkey Chili

Bar Bruno

I love fried fish tacos. The crunchiness from the beer batter, the subtle whitefish inside, a crisp slaw on top, some kind of creamy binding keeping everything together in a fresh corn tortilla. Finding these delicacies, and especially finding one that knocks it out of the park is surprisingly difficult. A lot of fast-casual Mexican restaurants don’t serve fish tacos, or if they do, it’s a grilled … Continue reading Bar Bruno

Miso Sweet Potato Grain Bowl with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

They say you find inspiration in the strangest of places. And after a week in California, I did not expect to find one of the most delightful, satisfying grain bowls on my way out of the state: at the United Lounge at LAX. Because of my high Amtrak status (it’s a thing) – and my Dad’s United credit card, we’ve been privileged to frequent lounges … Continue reading Miso Sweet Potato Grain Bowl with Lemon-Tahini Dressing