Ramen Confession

I am ashamed of myself, but I’m not sorry. I’d do it again… I’d do anything to satisfy my ramen craving. I’ve had ramen cravings strike before, but I’d always been able to fulfill them by visiting one of DC’s rapidly multiplying ramen places. I either wait two hours for a bowl at a very small but popular place, or I drive to get some. But I was short of time, out of a car, and hungry for some soup. … Continue reading

Two Meals in One- Roasted Chicken and Veggies & Chicken Tortellini Soup

Now that I am away from home during the weekdays, I have to find creative ways to make easy dinners. It’s either that or a belly overload of our usual (albeit delicious) takeout places. I’ve been making some of our favorite meals that take a little bit longer to cook during the weekends and then refreshing them into new meals during the week. I am not one to eat the same exact meal repeatedly. Roasted chicken on a bed of … Continue reading

Poached Chicken Noodle Soup

I’ve never poached chicken before, but holy cow, it is so easy! I’ll probably be adding chicken to every soup I make from here on out. The chicken also ends up being really moist and flavorful from cooking up in the chickeny juices. This soup is filling, cheery, and it cooks in about 30 minutes. To make chicken noodle soup, pour 2 quarts of chicken stock into a large pot, and bring it to a boil. Homemade chicken stock tastes … Continue reading