Allison

Simple Falafel

This popular Middle Eastern dish is completely Vegan! This recipe is a definite crowd pleaser! Falafel originates from the Middle East though the specifics are unclear. One theory is that falafel was invented in Egypt. Falafel is made from chickpeas, fava beans, or a mixture of the two. The mixture is shaped into balls andContinue reading “Simple Falafel”

One Pot Macaroni and Cheese

A one pot dish that is beloved by most! Make this your go to dish when you are not sure what to cook! Macaroni and cheese is a well-loved comfort food in America. It was brought to the United States by Thomas Jefferson, America’s third president. Thomas Jefferson was visiting France and he fell inContinue reading “One Pot Macaroni and Cheese”

Simple Pizza Dough Bagels

Pizza dough is so versatile! It is great for making bagels! Bagels are made out of flour, water, salt, yeast, and malt. Its dough is boiled and then baked. The earliest written references to bagels were from Krakow, Poland in 1610. Bagels were brought in the United States during the late 19th century by EasternContinue reading “Simple Pizza Dough Bagels”

How to Scramble Eggs

Learn how to make this popular simple dish! Eggs are inexpensive and a great source of protein. They can be turned into many creative dishes. One of the most popular way to cook eggs is to scramble them. Scrambled eggs are beloved by people young and old. They can help settle upset tummies and beContinue reading “How to Scramble Eggs”

How to Host a Brunch

Whether you are throwing a brunch for two people or twenty people it is always good to be prepared. Brunch is a meal that is served from anywhere between 11 am – 3 pm. The term is a mixture of “breakfast” and “lunch”. The origins of how it began are up for debate, but itContinue reading “How to Host a Brunch”

Scallion Pancake (Pajeon)

A fun appetizer for Korean style meals! Pajeon are scallion pancakes that originate from Korea. “Pa” means scallion. “Jeon” is a dish where minced, sliced, or whole vegetables, meat, fish etc. are coated in egg wash and wheat flour before frying them in oil. Jeon that were made with poultry and red meat were usedContinue reading “Scallion Pancake (Pajeon)”

Bulgogi

Create Korean BBQ right in your own home! Bulgogi derives from Korea. Bul means “fire” and gogi is “meat”. It is believed to have originated during the Goguryeo era (37 B.C. – 668 A.D.) from a dish called maekjeok, where the beef was grilled on a skewer. Bulgogi is made of thin slices of beefContinue reading “Bulgogi”

Baked Ragu Bolognese Pasta

This pasta dish is simple and delectable! Slowly building the flavors in the sauce makes the taste more satisfying! Ragu Bolognese is a meat-based sauce that comes from Bologna, Italy. The first published recipe of ragu bolognese was in Pellegrino Artusi’s 1891 cookbook La scienza in cucina e l’arte di mangiare bane (The Science ofContinue reading “Baked Ragu Bolognese Pasta”

Sticky Rice with Sausage (Lo Mai Gai)

This is a one pot dish that is often served at Chinese restaurants. This recipe is so simple you can make it at home! Sticky Rice or Lo Mai Gai, is a popular dim sum dish. It is steamed or stir-fried glutinous rice with cured Chinese sausage, soy sauce, scallions, and sometimes chicken and driedContinue reading “Sticky Rice with Sausage (Lo Mai Gai)”

Chicken Noodle Soup

A warm comforting recipe from childhood! People of all ages love chicken noodle soup. Many countries have their own style of a soup with chicken and noodles in it. The version from this recipe was brought to the United States from Europe. Along with chicken pieces and noodles the popular soup would include vegetables likeContinue reading “Chicken Noodle Soup”