Berry Caprese Salad

If it is a bajillion degrees where you are, or even if it’s not, may I suggest this non-recipe? Throw some berries in a bowl, I like raspberries and blackberries. Add some grape tomatoes and chunks of fresh mozzarella. Sprinkle with fresh basil, then drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Dust with sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper. Toss together and enjoy. The … Continue reading Berry Caprese Salad

Secret Ingredient Mac n’ Cheese

Mac n’ cheese is one of my top comfort foods and it’s something that pretty much always sounds appealing. Whether it’s homemade or a box of Annie’s, I don’t discriminate. I love it all. I think some people get intimidated by homemade mac n’ cheese because of the roux, but it’s really quite simple. I do recommend that you buy blocks of cheese and shred … Continue reading Secret Ingredient Mac n’ Cheese

The Count of Monte Cristo – Sandwich Edition

One of my favorite things to eat in college was grilled ham and cheese sandwiches from the student union. With a packed schedule, I often didn’t have time for a sit down meal in one of the dining halls, but I could get a fresh, made-to-order grilled ham and cheese on the run between work and night class. It always hit the right note of … Continue reading The Count of Monte Cristo – Sandwich Edition