If you told me last year that I would soon have an obsession with potatoes, I think I would have laughed at you. They’ve just never been my thing before. I find baked potatoes dull and most mashed potatoes completely flavorless, which has led me to never really experiment with potatoes further. But this year…
A Classic Biryani
It’s probably time that I tell you about the Indian Dinner Debacle. When I was a kid, my parents hosted a dinner party for some of our close family friends. They must have been feeling particularly ambitious when planning the menu – they set out to make several brand new Indian recipes, all having what…
French Lentil Salad
During my first job out of college, I went through a major lentil obsession. I packed the same lentil recipe for lunch almost every single day, and somehow didn’t get tired of the monotony until several months later. What kept me so loyal to these little legumes was not only their delicious taste and texture,…
Broccoli Cheddar Gratin
The temperature in Chicago has plummeted recently, and I am starting to feel like a bear going into hibernation. I’ve got some new winter boots that look a bit like moon boots, a long puffy coat that looks like I’m wearing a sleeping bag, and a hat that I pull almost completely over my eyes. But…
