Today I am excited to share an incredible recipe for lasagna with half the carbs and 1/3 of the calories of a traditional one. I know what you're thinking. How can a recipe as decadent and carb-laden as lasagna be healthier? I guess you'll have to read on to find out... Basically, instead of having each layer be a noodle, this recipe has you put a thin piece of eggplant in some of the layers. I promise you won't even miss the extra pasta! Slice the eggplant, let the eggplant sit out and ... [ Read More ]
Fast Food Makeover: Taco Bell’s Crunch Wrap Supreme
I would be lying if i didn't say I craved fast food every once in a while. I mean, who doesn't? Despite this craving, the amount of sugar and fat that they pump into the food is enough to send my culinary skills into overdrive and I have become determined to recreate my favorite fast food dishes at home. My latest creation? Taco Bell's Crunch Wrap Supreme! It all started on Facebook the other day when one of my sorority sisters (who has been trying to lose weight) put up a status that she ... [ Read More ]
Sushi Making Basics: Unagi (aka Eel Sauce)
Making sushi at home is actually pretty simple. You can find thousands of bloggers teaching you to make the perfect rice and how to roll the sushi, but what about your favorite condiments? I've searched far and wide and very few bloggers teach you how to make those delicious sushi accompaniments that keep you going back to your favorite spots. This is about to change. Today's Sushi Making Basics will teach you how to make Unagi (or Eel Sauce). There are a few bottled versions on ... [ Read More ]
Sosh: The NEW Mobile City Guide Every Foodie MUST Get
As a foodie and a lover of cultural events, moving to Chicago 10 months ago was really overwhelming. Frankly, there is just so much to do here! Since there was so much I wanted to see and do, I tried to keep all of the recommendations I got from friends and different websites organized. I had a messy excel sheet on my computer and a running notepad on my phone, but after a while I couldn’t keep up with either of them and felt myself falling into a rut. Then, I discovered Sosh and this app ... [ Read More ]
Spicy Thai Coconut Green Curry
I'm always a huge fan of make your own takeout recipes. You truly save so much fat and calories just by making these simple dishes yourself! It may seem a little overwhelming, but most of these dishes are actually pretty simple to make once you break it down. Over the weekend, I made a pretty darn good coconut green curry. The inspiration was taken from my friends Blue Apron Box. It was my first time exploring this genre of cooking, so if I can do it, I know you can. Bonus, this recipe is also ... [ Read More ]
Erica’s Skinny Quiche
Who doesn't love a quiche? Whether you eat it for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, it never seems to disappoint! So, what's the problem? Well, most recipes are so fattening and full of carbohydrates and overall fairly unhealthy. That's why I've slimmed down this delicious dish and packed it with tons of flavor so you wont realize you're missing the heavy cream, butter or flour that's traditionally used. I've also made it even healthier by using a gluten-free or sprouted grain crust ... [ Read More ]
Recipe: Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoes w/ Goat Cheese
I am always looking for new and fun things to do with quinoa. If you don’t already know, quinoa is one of the world’s super foods. Although most people think it’s a whole grain, it’s actually a seed and provides all 9 essential amino acids (making it a complete protein). There are lots of things you can do with this wonder seed, but one of my favorites is stuffing it inside of a tomato! This recipe is great, even for those who have never tried quinoa or think they don’t like it. Cut the ... [ Read More ]
Restaurant Review: RPM Italian
After months of living in Chicago, I finally got to head over to RPM Italian. I've heard amazing things about this River North hot spot (like how it's owned by by Guillana and Bill Rancic), so I was really excited to try it! I won't lie, I was a tad skeptical before going since my past experience with celebrity owned restaurants haven't always been stellar. Luckily, this time, the hype did not disappoint! Everything from the food to the service was simply perfection. If you're an avid reader, ... [ Read More ]
Easy Homemade Crepes
This weekend I was totally craving a crepe. There is something about this thin, pancake-like delicacy that makes me feel like I could never get tired of it. I've always steered clear of making them for three reasons: 1) I don't have a crepe pan 2) I'm scared to flip them 3) If I do learn how to make them, I will eat them too much and get fat After thinking hard about all three reasons and doing some research I realized that I didn't need a crepe pan, I will always be scared if I don't ... [ Read More ]
Thai Noodle Salad (Hillstone Restaurant Copy Cat)
Since moving to Chicago, I haven't missed much about the Boston food scene. To be honest, there is only one dish from one restaurant that I am missing and today I woke up and realized that I had to have it. This dish embodies all my favorite Asian flavors and it's a salad that I always crave. This dish is the Thai Noodle Salad from Hillstone! Heard of it? Making this salad was actually much easier than I thought and I think I've come up with the perfect copy cat recipe. Whether you've had ... [ Read More ]