It's only been about a two weeks since I left Thailand, but I'm already missing the incredible food. One of my favorite dishes I had while I was out there was Panang Curry. It's a sweeter, milder curry and I thought it would be fun to try and recreate it based on memory last night! It's very rare that I create a bomb recipe the first time, but I managed to do it with this one! Since there was a sale on tofu at the grocery store, I decided to use that instead of a traditional protein. Feel ... [ Read More ]
Mango Brie Panini (an homage to Hamilton College)
Tucked away on top of a hill in Clinton, NY, sits one of my favorite places on earth. This picturesque oasis is called Hamilton College. For those of you who aren't familiar with Hamilton, it's a tiny (but mighty) liberal arts school with some of the best academic programs the entire country. From 2008-2011, I had the pleasure of working there, getting to know the students, the campus culture and most importantly, their life-changing Mango Brie Panini sandwich. Hands down, this is one of the ... [ Read More ]
Caramelized Garlic, Spinach & Cheddar Tart
As most of you know, 99.9% of the time, I create my own dishes. It's very rare that I even see a recipe and decide to follow it step by step without changing something along the way. While most people find it comforting to follow a recipe, I just seem to find it stifling and frustrating. However, this weekend, I stepped outside of my comfort zone when I saw this incredible recipe for a caramelized garlic, spinach and cheddar tart in Bon Appétit magazine. Instead of just sending you to the ... [ Read More ]
Shamrock Shake Remake
Can we have a heart to heart? I know you're not going to like me very much for telling you this, but that Shamrock Shake you're drinking from McDonalds has enough sugar, calories and fat in it to destroy any diet. If the 660 calories, 19 grams of fat and 93 grams of sugar don't scare you, how about the list of 54 (yes 54) ingredients and obscure additives? What about the fact that a 16oz of this green shake has about the same amount of calories as a Big Mac and a small french fry? Nutty ... [ Read More ]
Honey Soy Crunch Chicken
Real talk...this honey soy crunch chicken taste even better than it looks (if that's even possible). This ooey gooey, crunchy masterpiece is my new go-to recipe any night of the week. I developed this last week when I wanted to make dinner for my friend Chloe. It was her birthday, and a home-cooked meal is one of her favorite things on earth. I decided it was time to invent a new chicken dish. I was in the mood for something different and have been tired of the same old recipes lately. Since ... [ Read More ]
Erica’s Magic Mac and Cheese
Did you know that in the time it takes to make a box of mac and cheese, you can actually make a homemade one (and it will taste a whole lot better)? For those of you who know me (or follow along with my blog), you know I'm not a huge fan of store bought boxed products. The problem is, they usually have so many gross additives, colorings and preservatives, that you end up not knowing what you're eating. Mac and cheese is a prime example of this major issue. Today, I'm going to help you rid ... [ Read More ]
100 Calorie S’mores Dessert
I'll admit it...I have a huge sweet tooth. While most people make their new years resolutions to cut out desserts, this year, I made one to always finish my meal with something sweet. Why not? Enjoying sweets in moderation is ALWAYS a good thing. That's why, this year, I've made it my mission to create satisfying desserts with less than 100 calories. The first one I perfected is my microwave (or oven if you're patient) s'mores. This dessert is super simple, very inexpensive and you won't ... [ Read More ]
Fake Shack — A Shake Shack Burger Copy Cat Recipe
With all the hype over Shake Shack lately, I thought it was necessary to create an at home version (a fake shack) that you can make any night of the week. While I'll agree that Shake Shack has something special, it is actually really easy to recreate at home (and since you know exactly what's going in it, you're probably saving yourself a few calories). The 3 key components you need to create a copy cat version of this burger are: -The sauce -The size/shape/cooking method of the burger ... [ Read More ]
Buffalo Chicken Pot Pie
Over the last year, not a day has gone by without someone asking me how I come up with my recipes. Usually, I take inspiration from restaurant menus, farmers markets or food conversations with friends. However, every once in a while, I wake up in the middle of the night and a genius recipe idea just pops into my head. Over the weekend, this exact phenomenon happened. I introduce to you, my latest creation....the buffalo chicken pot pie (insert *gasp* here)! This dish is epic. I thought ... [ Read More ]
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
With the Super Bowl around the corner, I know you're going to need recipes for lots of delicious finger foods! From experience, I can tell you that showing up with anything "buffalo" is one of the best ways to be the MVP of your party. Over the last year, I've posted my famous buffalo chicken wing dip (always a hit) and my cauliflower buffalo wings. However, if you're looking for something new and exciting, you need to try my buffalo chicken meatballs with my creamy gorgonzola sauce. These ... [ Read More ]