Carrot Cake Granola {Leftovers Club}
If you’ve been wondering why I never shared the recipe for the delicious carrot cake granola I served as the...
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Syria: Ma’amoul
Ma’amoul are semolina shortbread cookies popular across the Middle East. They are filled with either dates or nuts – commonly...
An Unbelievable 10 Years in Washington D.C.
It’s damn near impossible for me to believe that today marks my 10 year anniversary in Washington D.C. On the...
This is What’s Up Doc: Vegan Carrot Soup with Toasted Chickpeas and Tahini Crema
I am definitely a sucker for soup with fancy condiments. In fact, writing this post just reminded me that it’s...
My First Pie Competition! {Buffalo Chicken Pie with Blue Cheese Crust}
Last night I tasted upwards of 25 pies. Before you get disgusted, let me assure you that it was for a good cause. How can you vote on the best pie in...
IPAs and Jalapeño Goat Cheese Whoopie Pies with Goat Cheese Bacon Filling
Once a month, the Impassioned Brewers United Club meets to taste and discuss various types of craft beer. We taste 10-12 beers and rank each on aroma, flavor, appearance and mouth...
Hot Cheesy Roasted Brussels Sprout Dip
Although my cheesy Brussels sprout dip turned out to be not so photogenic, I am sharing it with you anyways. I’ll swallow my pride since it was a super tasty...
Thai Sweet Potato Burgers with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Happy meatless Monday! I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend and is in the mood for some veggie burgers! I like just about anything Thai, so when I saw these...
Coconut Chai Chocolate Chunk Cookies
On snow days you’ll usually find me baking, and the most recent one was no exception. I’d been to the gym, I’d written a blog post, I’d watched a full...
Cloning Trader Joe’s Spicy Lentil Wrap with Tahini Sauce
I’ve never actually had Trader Joe’s spicy lentil wraps, but when I saw this recipe on the Kitchn, I knew I had to try it. And now that I know...
Takeout Tuesday, Snow Day Edition!
What started in July as an effort to make sure my friend Phil experienced Toki Underground while avoiding the wait has become quite the tradition among our little group of...
Four Day Weekend for the Win! {Plus Cheesy Brussels Sprout Lasagna}
There’s nothing like a three day weekend… except a four day weekend! That’s right: snow day! So right now I’m sitting here in my pajamas under a pile of pit...
Indian-Spiced Turkey Meatloaf with Curried Ketchup Curried
I’ve been on a meatloaf kick lately. Those are words I never thought I’d say. But meatloaf doesn’t have to be a bland lump in a pan. As I’ve recently...
New Looks and Quinoa Pad Thai
You may have noticed there has been some construction underway in the Messy Kitchen. My wonderful friend Emilie has been helping revamp the look, once again. She was also the...
Savory Cake and Zombie Prom
Saturday night, I went to my very first prom. That’s right, I never went to prom in high school. Apparently boys found me scary, or I believe the word I...
Spaghetti Squash Stuffed with Spinach, Olives, Chicken and Feta
The post-holiday “UN chores” are never as much fun as they were in reverse. UNpacking suitcases, UNdecorating the Christmas tree, UNgaining the holiday chub… no fun at all. And full...