hummus is one of those staple appetizers that everyone usually has a tub of in his or her fridge to whip out for a party or a quick snack. this recipe is tangy and sweet with a savory kick, you can store it for weeks, and with only a few ingredients, a blender and your desired dipping device (pita, carrot, spoon...) you can say bye felicia to sabra, we don't need you anymore.
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lemon garlic fettuccine with leeks, asparagus and seared scallops
dieting for spring break? perfect. so am i. sort of. say hello to your new go-to spring pasta: a fresh mixture of leeks, asparagus, lemon and shh can be made with greek yogurt so you can still fit into that tankini you've been eyeing.
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chocolate chip cake
now that we've got monday out of the way, you deserve a treat. this recipe takes the cake. literally. it's the best comfort cake to take to parties, birthdays, when someone is having a hard time or just in need of a cake. (but really, who isn't?)
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duck confit with roasted fingerling potatoes
the confit you can counterfeit. don't let the title scare you. while, yes, confit does literally translate to "cooked in your own fat", it can actually be achieved with a lot less pain and frying than saving rendered duck fat for months. i've been making this dish (the easy way out) for years now and have never looked back.
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fancy salsa
it happens to all of us at some point. agreeing to host your book club, [cough cough, wine night-slash-insert-any-excuse-for-a-gab-fest]. and then simultaneously remembering that by also agreeing to host, means supplying some type of food substance. next time you find yourself here, remember this: be fancy but not fancy.
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