Tortellini is probably my favorite pasta. It’s the most underrated stuffed pasta, with it’s cousin, the ravioli, always taken up the limelight. Well, this is my way of making tortellini the star of the dish. This was another one of my “what do I have in my fridge?” recipes, and it turned out even better…
Tag: better than takeout
Thai Inspired Panang Curry
Going out for Thai Panang Curry is probably one of my favorite meals ever. With my seafood allergy, I usually have to be pretty careful at Thai restaurants, so I did what anyone who wants something “better than takeout,” and made my own! The nutty, red curry sauce draped over vegetables (or meat) is so…
Crock Pot Indian Butter Chicken [Low Cal!]
One of my all-time favorite things to order in is butter chicken from an amazing Indian restaurant here in Chicago. I literally crave it and could eat the sauce like soup…it’s that good. The thing is, it’s notttt good for my waist line, so for this “Crocktober,” I made it my mission to recreate my…
Cheesy Stuffed Banana Peppers
I’m here to share an old favorite with all of you: my cheesy stuffed banana peppers. I’ve mentioned this particular recipe on my “About Me” page. It all started in childhood, my family would often celebrate big life events at a local Italian spot in Orland Park called, Rocco’s. It had your basic Italian favorites,…
Thai Inspired Red Curry Soup
Is there anything more magical than Thai curry? How about as a soup? I’ve created this colorful, magical soup that’s full of vegetables that will literally make you feel like you’re “eating the rainbow.” It’s spicy and soothing all at the same time…and low calorie, too! It’s the perfect soup for either a big lunch…
Filipino Inspired Garlic Fried Rice
You ever make a recipe so easy, but so delicious and think, “damn, how’d I go my whole life without eating this?” That’s how I felt about this Filipino Inspired Garlic Fried Rice recipe I managed to cook up. It’s the perfect side dish for when you want something a little more dolled up than plan…
Chinese Inspired Fried Rice Recipe
All right, fried rice! I promise, this fried rice recipe so quick and easy to make that it’ll be a great side dish or lunch for you to make any day of the week. I sometimes add chicken to this recipes, but the choice is up to you! Fried rice is nostalgic for me. Some…