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Spring 2022: Cook-at-College Home Meals

This year, I started off college a little differently. Not only were all my classes finally in person (gasp!), but I also had an apartment that comes with an open kitchen, which has become my dominion. There’s no way around it: food is fuel. It’s also no secret that research has consistently found that… Continue reading Spring 2022: Cook-at-College Home Meals

You’re My Everything Harissa Sauce (GF + V)

This sauce is called “You’re My Everything” because it literally goes with everything and anything you can imagine. With just a handful of shelf-friendly ingredients and cherry tomatoes, you’ve got yourself an astounding sauce that can be paired with whatever your heart desires. Let’s break down the ingredients: Cherry tomatoes Onions Garlic Olive oil Harissa… Continue reading You’re My Everything Harissa Sauce (GF + V)

Gobi Ghee “Pongal” (GF + V option)

For those that know me well, they are aware of my love affair with the Indian restaurant chain A2B. Since I’ve worked in Princeton over the summer, I have been a loyal weekly customer (shout out to my #1 waiter Azan!), sampling the menu from medu vada to gobi 65. One of my favorite foods… Continue reading Gobi Ghee “Pongal” (GF + V option)

Italian Sauce-venture: Gemelli al Pesto (V, GF option)

I recently encountered an Italian who told me: “Kayla, pesto is my god.” This person was from Genoa, of course – the Italian city who birthed this very sauce. Between this divine statement and basil season in full swing, I took this opportunity to make a batch of pesto.

Italian Sauce-venture: Spaghetti alla Nerano (GF + V)

This week’s saucy dish is inspired by Stanley Tucci’s favorite pasta from his show “Searching for Italy.” His favorite dish of all time is the Spaghetti alla Nerano (video below). If I were to sum this dish up in an equation it would be as so: Zucchini + cacio e pepe = Spaghetti alla nerano

One Minute Tofu Ricotta (GF + V)

For us vegans, finding new ways to reinvent tofu is simply the norm. Oftentimes, though, tofu recipes call for long marinades, breading, or pan frying – all of which are rather time consuming. How about if you could just whip up tofu and use it in a cheesy way? With this one-minute tofu ricotta, it’s… Continue reading One Minute Tofu Ricotta (GF + V)

Italian Sauce-venture: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (GF + V)

I’ve been getting more and more into pasta lately – maybe it’s because I’ve been living with my Italian grandparents over the summer or because I’m feeling melancholy of my summers in Italy. It’s come to the point that I’ve even begun listening to cringey Italian music (shout out to Fedez). Anyways, it got me… Continue reading Italian Sauce-venture: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (GF + V)

Father’s Day Feast 2021 – Ottolenghi style

In my family, Mother’s Days and Father’s Days rival the celebrations of Thanksgiving. And as Thomas Jefferson sings in the musical Hamilton, “I arranged the menu, the venue, the seating.” This Father’s Day was no different. As always, my biggest culinary inspiration is Ottolenghi. Ever on a mission to expand my family’s palates, Ottolenghi’s recipes… Continue reading Father’s Day Feast 2021 – Ottolenghi style

Parents’ 21st Anniversary Dessert: Creamy Lemony Almond Shortbread Dessert (GF + V)

My parents celebrated their 21st anniversary on June 3rd. Woohoo! While I’ve been looking at their wedding pictures for years, I had only recently learned that neither of my parents actually tasted their wedding cake in full. How could that be?! After hearing such blasphemy, I concluded on two things: 1) I will eat (and… Continue reading Parents’ 21st Anniversary Dessert: Creamy Lemony Almond Shortbread Dessert (GF + V)

Sfinge: (Vegan) Moroccan Doughnuts

It may be rather clear by now: I love exploring international foods. One of my most recent finds is sfinge, a moroccan doughnut, which I discovered at the Michaeli Bakery in NYC. Theirs is a slight twist, having cinnamon, bourbon, and lemon. My mission: to recreate them.