As usual, I’m cheating a bit. Homemade Chipotle Burrito Bowls Recipes used: Cilantro-Lime Rice from Iowa Girl Eats Chile-lime chicken Black beans were simmered with chili powder and bay leaves. Guacamole included: 4 avocados, 1 chopped tomato, 1/4 diced red onion, 1/2 diced jalapeño, juice of two limes, salt
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I used to make white chicken chili all the freaking time. It got to the point where I could make it without checking the recipe, it came out the same every single time, and thanks to that, I got really sick of it. Adam got sick of it. Heck, I think our fridge got sick [...]
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I have never made the same pot of chili twice. I try, but somehow my chili always comes out slightly different from the time before. I’ve even made a bit of a joke of it here on the blog, and if you search for chili, at least 10 different posts come up (maybe more!) It’s [...]
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I’ve been saying for months that I’ve lost my cooking mojo. With the stress of last winter, then the craziness of Summer and camp, and now with the beginning of the school year, I just didn’t have the energy or desire to come home and cook a meal. But now, I’m into a rhythm with [...]
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You all didn’t know me in my enchilada days. When I moved out on my own (ok, with two roommates) I was so excited to have a kitchen that I could actually cook in, and a dining room to sit in and eat meals with friends and family. I cooked many meals for many different [...]
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Apparently, I’m a subliminally creepy blog stalker. I had one of those busy days where, even during lunch, I didn’t have time to sit and read blogs. Apparently, Jenna and I are subliminally connected. I found myself googling “chicken tikka masala recipes” this afternoon between my last class and newspaper staff meeting, and found a [...]
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In the midst of the craziness that has been Project Food Blog (have you voted for my Challenge 7 entry yet?) I have found myself wanting to create simple recipes during the week, but the craving for complex flavors still lingers. I’m learning more and more about creating layers of flavors that hit the palate [...]
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There’s this small restaurant near the town where I grew up that holds a very special place in my heart. I know, you’ve heard this before, but go with this. I grew up a stone’s throw from Evanston, IL, home of Northwestern University, and also home to many many high school memories. Our town had [...]
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**Today is the last day to vote for Project Food Blog Challenge #6! I’d truly appreciate your vote!** I apparently am very consistent with ingredients I truly enjoy, and even more consistent if we’re talking about a Latin or Mexican dish. Black beans tomatoes corn chile peppers Yes. I put these very ingredients in my [...]
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Thank you all so much for your support/tweets/votes on my Project Food Blog Challenge #6 Post! It was such fun to do, and I can only hope I make it through to Challenge #7. Your votes can help me get through, so if you’d like to see a video post, keep voting! It’s been rather [...]
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