As soon as I read about these candied chickpeas over at the Pastry Affair, I knew I had to make them. Snacks are right up my alley, especially sweet, toasty, crunchy ones. Sweet chickpeas might sound nutty to you (pun acknowledged but not intended), but they are so addictive. I had heard of toasting chickpeas before, but adding cinnamon and sweetness brings them to another level. Once these chickpeas cool down, they won’t survive for long because you will scarf … Continue reading
It took a while for chestnuts to start appearing in stores this season, and boy was I getting antsy. I never got to take any chestnuts from the tree I found because they didn’t look good. My mom found some chestnuts at her farmers market and mailed them to me, and they were some of the best I’ve ever had. But I gobbled them up before I could take pictures of them. Here are some I bought at Trader Joe’s, … Continue reading
I made chicken fingers!! They are easy, they’re delicious, and it’s possible to know that they are actually made of chicken instead of an odd, spongy material! Hooray! If you need a bite of childhood, cook these up. It is a surprisingly fast meal to prepare. Start by slicing skinless chicken breasts lengthwise into half inch strips. Then, season some flour with salt, pepper, and any other spices you like. Toss the chicken strips in the flour so they are … Continue reading