My favorite recipes
I cook a LOT. Often without recipes… but here are a few that I have been loving or have become staples in my household. I hope you enjoy them!
Mains
This is actually from Smitten Kitchen’s first cookbook, but I found this copy online. This is hands down my favorite food.
NYT CookingI have made this with salmon about 4 times in the last month - it’s so easy and so delicious. It works on a sheet pan in the broiler or even on the grill if you have one! I like to serve it with some …
Bon AppétitMy absolute favorite burger from my favorite restaurant (around the corner from me)! They shared their recipe with Bon Appetit a few years ago, and when I sadly couldn’t get the burger at the restaura…
Smitten KitchenThis one is a staple in my house—my one year old son loves it (often I’ll put it on Banza/chickpea pasta for a little extra protein), and it freezes up perfectly for future meals.
NYT CookingThis works with literally any kind of fish and any type of green vegetable!
Smitten KitchenAn all time favorite, and SUPER easy. You can make this on a weeknight and it will taste like you made it over the course of a long weekend. I love to top mine with sichuan chili crisp—which takes thi…
Salads + Sides
NYT CookingI always double the amount of mint in this—this is good for days in your fridge too.
Baking
I have made these muffins approximately 1 million times. They are great in winter with grocery store blueberries but even more perfect when it’s summertime and they are in season at the farmers market…
Smitten KitchenThis cake is so easy and perfect. I just made it for my son’s 1st birthday and it was a hit with every age. Make this while strawberries are still in season near you!
About me
This is me (she/her)! I started my Instagram account @CookingThroughGrief where I share all things food + feelings. Candid thoughts on grief while cooking through life without my dad. Follow me #cooki…