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the apartment kitchen
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A recent graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, I found myself with no money, no kitchen equipment, and an exceptionally huge appetite. Ideas, improvisations, and yummy meal solutions were discovered in the kitchen of my very first apartment.
Recent Posts
Matt’s Birthday Cheesecake
I offered to take Matt to a variety of restaurants for his birthday, but he asked for a homemade meal of his favorite foods instead. One of his favorite desserts is cheesecake, so while he was at work I made a very simple one – the cheesecake i...
Crispy Cauliflower with Mustard Dipping Sauce
I’ve gotten a tad fry-happy this week. This is not something I would normally admit but if you were to walk into my kitchen right now, you could smell it. And it’s a delicious smell. After pan frying some chicken earlier this week, I had ...
A Most Wonderful (and Delicious) Gift
An amazing thing happened on Friday night. A man came to our door and delivered and gigantic box of cheese. The cheese, a gift from my wonderful roommate’s wonderful mom, was from Murray’s in New York City – an amazing shop. The box...
Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole with Poblanos, Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, Corn, and Red Onions
This dish doesn’t sound like much. I say that because when Matt said this afternoon “Let’s make something simple for dinner” and I suggested this dish, he didn’t exactly jump up and down. It sounds basic, and maybe even ...
Equipment Spotlight: Baking Sheets
I can’t count how many times a day I reach for these. It may seem counterintuitive, but I am always using baking sheets when I cook. Well, maybe not so counterintuitive – think of all the things you can use it for. After sauteeing a thick...
Ingredient Spotlight: Pasta
Pasta is a great food for the apartment kitchen. Even though Matt doesn’t like it as much (I know, right? Doesn’t seem possible…), I find myself whipping it up in all sorts of situations. Why? Well, there’s the obvious –...

