What is a T-BLAT, you ask? A turkey bacon, lettuce, avocado, and tomato sandwich, of course! Best served on crusty bread with a healthy schmear of dijon mustard. There’s nothing here not to love! For us, this is the perfect lazy summer night’s dinner. Especially after I got a serious craving for a BLT after I saw it on a diner’s menu…but this version is definitely better. There’s not much guidance I can give for making this sandwich because it’s … Continue reading
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
We recently bought a can of chickpeas. I don’t know why because I dislike chickpeas’ gritty texture. They have been banned from my salads! But I’m glad we bought them because it motivated me to finally try making hummus at home. And it’s delicious!! Unfortunately, I did not have any tahini (sesame seed paste), and Trader Joe’s (the only supermarket within walking distance of my apartment) did not carry it. No surprise there. So I decided to make my own. … Continue reading