Black Bean Quesadillas

I have been craving black bean quesadillas for days, but Trader Joe’s has been perpetually out of all tortillas. It’s been torture! We finally managed to get some tortillas before the after work rush cleaned out TJ’s stock, so it was time to fulfill my craving. But the quesadillas ended up being so much better than I remembered that my new cravings will never be satisfied. I first had black bean quesadillas in Paris when my friend had us all … Continue reading

Parmesan-Crusted Chicken

I guarantee that this chicken is more delicious than you’re imagining. It’s so good! I always have good memories from this chicken because the first time I made it was for my sisters when my parents were on vacation. This was the same vacation when my parents received a frantic phone call after Brooke spent all of our food money on bathing suits. I’m glad we were able to scrounge up enough to buy the ingredients for this dinner because … Continue reading

Balsamic Glazed Chicken

I am always happy when I cook balsamic chicken because it sends me back to the time when one of my very good friends (one of the longest I’ve had) taught me to cook chicken in her dorm room. Balsamic chicken was a favorite recipe of hers and she would invite everyone over to feast on it. I’ve enhanced this recipe with a balsamic glaze to bring it out of the dorm-age, but it’s largely the same and still incredibly … Continue reading