If you're anything like me, you're probably spending a lot more time in your kitchen these days! I've been cooking so many new dishes during quarantine and I hope to write a blog post about all of them eventually. Today, I made a snack that was so fun and delicious I had to share it … Continue reading Cauliflower Rice Arancini
Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry
Happy Tuesday! 2020 is all about new adventures and in that spirit I tried cooking something I had never made before: curry. I do love Indian food and curry so when I started to get a craving this time, I decided to make it myself rather than calling in delivery. I was always under the … Continue reading Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry
Butternut Squash Pad Thai with Chicken
Happy 2020! Who else made a resolution to eat healthier this year? In the spirit of a new year and a new decade, I've restarted the Whole30 program to get back in touch with my eating habits after a long, sugar-filled holiday season. It hasn't been easy but with fun substitutions like the butternut squash … Continue reading Butternut Squash Pad Thai with Chicken
The Hangry Chef Takes on Chi town
Last weekend I took a quick trip to Chicago with my mom. Neither of us had been there before and we knew it would be a great place for a mother/daughter trip. During our 48 hours there, we feasted hard (deep dish pizza included). Despite only having a short amount of time we were able … Continue reading The Hangry Chef Takes on Chi town
The Hangry Chef’s Whole30 Journey: Week 2
Week 2 = complete! This week was definitely a harder than the first week because I did eat out a few times and had to either find compliant meals or create substitutions. Overall thought, I was more confident in my food choices this week and really got the hang of making fully satisfying meals that … Continue reading The Hangry Chef’s Whole30 Journey: Week 2
The Hangry Chef’s Whole30 Journey: Week 1
New month, new experiment with food. I decided to start Whole30 as a way to cleanse and reset after quite an indulgent summer. I made the decision back in July to start the program as soon as the summer was over. For the next few weeks, I'll be documenting my journey with Whole30 and sharing … Continue reading The Hangry Chef’s Whole30 Journey: Week 1
The Hangry Chef Goes Across the Pond
I recently came back from a vacation in London and had some of the best food I've eaten in years! I know what some people are thinking, the English aren't usually known for their food. Well, as much as I love a good fish and chips, it's really the international food that caught my eye … Continue reading The Hangry Chef Goes Across the Pond
Summer Pesto Zoodle Salad
In the thick of the summer, sometimes the last thing we want to do is cook a meal that will heat up our kitchens and raise the temp in our homes. Instead of ordering take out in these situations, try making a cold meal. Cold summer pasta salads are a great option for when it's … Continue reading Summer Pesto Zoodle Salad
Healthy Twist on Halal Guys
Halal Guys. Am I right? I don't think you can call yourself a New Yorker if you haven't tried halal food - either from Halal Guys themselves or a street cart. It's personally one of my favorite places to get take out but it's obviously not the healthiest choice. That's why I made my own … Continue reading Healthy Twist on Halal Guys
Seared Cod with White Bean and Tomato Salad
Happy Sunday! How do you like to prepare for the week ahead? If you're anything like me, you may have indulged a bit over the weekend and now you're looking for a fresh, light meal to reset yourself for the week. This seared cod over a white bean, spinach and tomato salad is the perfect … Continue reading Seared Cod with White Bean and Tomato Salad