Adventures in Tandoori Chicken

This tandoori chicken was a real adventure. I was hoping that it wouldn’t be good so I wouldn’t have to make it again, but of course, it was absolutely delicious. David made so many “yum” sounds, and I ate most of the skin (naughty!). Those are two signs of deliciousness that I can’t deny. I’ll have to amend the cooking technique to be less of a smokey disaster next time. Here is what happened: I took a recipe shortcut that … Continue reading

Quick and Easy Baba Ghanoush

Baba ghanoush is a totally delicious eggplant dip, and it is really easy to whip together. When the creamy eggplant is flavored with olive oil, lemon, cilantro, and sesame, it turns into a healthy, tasty, and surprisingly filling snack. I’ll definitely be nibbling on it during the next football game. Traditional baba ghanoush is made with grilled eggplant, but you can cook your eggplant in the microwave for a speedier version. I had tiny eggplants, so I sliced them in half and … Continue reading

Easy Potato Gratin

I love potatoes, I love cheese, and I love them together even more! This potato gratin is particularly easy to make because it doesn’t require you to thinly slice the potatoes as you would in the traditional version. Instead, you cut the potatoes into chunks, which saves a ton of time but is equally as delicious. To make this gratin, peel 3 baking potatoes and cut them up into 1 inch pieces. So simple! In a 10 inch, non-stick, oven-proof … Continue reading