- Creative Meals for Today's Cook

Spicy Miso Zucchini Ramen Noodles

Ramen in just 30 minutes?! Oh hell yes! Ok, so it’s not ‘ramen’ per se. Ok, ok, ok… it’s not ramen at all. But it’s certainly ramen-esque. Believe me, if anyone could live on ramen, it’s me. As a fan, I have made my own alkaline noodles, purchasing potassium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate solution (an alkaline liquid) and ’00’ flour (a super fine flour). I’ve rolled out the dough and cut the noodles using a hand crank pasta machine and even suspended a …

Super delicious and filling Quinoa Burrito Bowl with Avocado-Lime Dressing

Do you love burrito bowls? Yeah, me too. I do love them. The problem I have is that after I eat one, I feel like I need to be rolled out of the restaurant. I'm not sure if it's the ladle-sized dollops of sour cream and guacamole (which I know is optional, but when they're piling on the toppings ...

Glogg is powerful stuff. A Scandinavian drink that warms the soul on cold winter nights, it's perfect this holiday season! This recipe is adapted from the Swedish side of my family's cookbook. Glögg, pronounced like glug, is one of those drinks that may sneak up on you - I ...

Easy to make, this Christmas Breakfast Oven Cheese Fondue can be made the night before and baked while you're opening gifts.

Simple ingredients and totally delicious - this custard-like Christmas Breakfast Oven Cheese Fondue can be assembled the night before and baked while you're opening gifts. There's something about Christmas breakfast that's just better than all other breakfasts, in my opinion. I don't know if ...

Pepparkakor (Swedish Ginger Cookies) - a family recipe and Christmas cookie favorite! These thin, spiced cookies make the holidays extra special. During the winter months when I was a kid, my mom liked to bundle me in a knit hat, the kind with a puff-ball on top. But it wasn't just any knit ...

Rich and Creamy Green Tea Panna Cotta - so easy, it takes less than 10 minutes to prepare!

I once heard someone say, 'everyone wishes they were Italian.' Of course that person was from Italy, but I think there may be some truth to that - I wish I had some Italian in my hodgepodge ethnic background. Perhaps that's why I chose to study abroad in Italy; I fell in love with the history, ...

Turkey Pot Pie Popover - an updated version of a classic. Make great use of those turkey or chicken leftovers!

Turkey Pot Pie Popover - an updated version of a classic. This is a great use of those turkey or chicken leftovers! Chicken pot pie on a cool night was the epitome of comfort food when I was a kid. A rich and creamy chicken filling with adorable little bites of peas and carrots, and wrapped ...

Looking to transform that leftover turkey sandwich? Try a Turkey Bao - made with turkey, hoisin sauce, sriracha, cucumber, scallions, and cilantro in a freshly steamed bun. Do you have tons of leftover turkey after Thanksgiving? Are you wondering what to do with all of said turkey? You've got ...

This Thanksgiving are you looking to mix things up in the most delicious way possible? Then you've got to try this Pumpkin Bread Pudding! Do you love pumpkin bread? For me, no autumn is complete without the aroma of it baking in the oven. Well things may have changed slightly. I may need to update ...

Turkey Roulade - Perfect for smaller table

Unless you're not a turkey fan, the irrefutable centerpiece on the Thanksgiving table is always the turkey. While it's supposed to be the pièce de résistance, I've unfortunately had far more dry turkeys than succulent ones. Even the juiciest of turkeys still have their undeniable dry spots. The ...

This moist and tender Pork Sausage Dressing is a stand-out dish on any Thanksgiving table!No Thanksgiving dinner is complete without the dressing. Though, before we jump in, let's clarify the terms 'stuffing' and 'dressing'. Growing up we always called it stuffing, no matter how it was prepared. But ...

Super Creamy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Basil Pesto

Super creamy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, with brilliant ribbons of basil pesto make for an extraordinary side dish. Careful... they just might steal the show! I think one of the best aromas to come from the kitchen is roasting garlic. Who out there agrees with me? Roasting garlic creates a soft ...

Chef Patrick O'Connell describes it as, 'liquid autumn'. Rich, mildly sweet, and silky smooth - this Apple Rutabaga Soup is one of the tastiest soups I've ever had! When I was living in DC, I had the fortunate pleasure of dinning at The Inn at Little Washington. The interior design of the Inn is ...