Tomato Salad with Pistachios

Tomato Salad with Pistachios

One of my favorite dishes to make this time of year is one that I actually discovered on a flight to Washington D.C. Last year I was headed to visit my sister and I grabbed a copy of Food & Wine to take with me on the plane. The Green Tomatoes with Pistachio...
Poppop’s Healthy Pancakes

Poppop’s Healthy Pancakes

Poppop’s healthy pancakes are near and dear to my heart. On occasion, Poppop (my grandpa) and Grammy Marilyn would have the whole Bulat family over on the weekend for a big breakfast; Poppop’s pancakes were always served and are a family favorite. I clearly remember...
Guest blogger & Roasted Red Pepper Artichoke Dip

Guest blogger & Roasted Red Pepper Artichoke Dip

Today I’m introducing a new contributor, my cousin Kelsey. I’ve added some information about her to the About page. Kelsey’s a talented cook who’s been writing about food related issues in school and for the Iowa State Daily. I’ve invited...
Tomato & Red Lentil Soup

Tomato & Red Lentil Soup

Apologies for being absent for a couple of weeks. My sister graduated from American University last weekend, so I was traveling and before that I was trying to wrap up some work projects and turn in my last assignment for my Spring semester. This meal is something...
Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan

I’ve been subscribing to the online version of Cooks Illustrated for several years, mostly for the reviews. However, I have fallen in love with a few of their recipes and techniques. In particular, I’m a huge fan of their fettuccine alfredo –...
Mea culpa, granola on the side

Mea culpa, granola on the side

I started this blog as an attempt to document my cooking experiences and growth as a cook. It was meant as a record of the types of food that I was eating, but I’ve struggled with my own decisions about what to include here and what to withhold. That conflict...