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Homemade Tomato Soup
San Francisco generally has a really warm October which always disappointed me. Fall is my…
Food Safety
Charcuterie Science + A Dear Friend
Hello friends. I hope the Labor Day weekend was a fantastic ode to the end…
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Peanut Soy Noods
I honestly thought when all of this started that I would be able to develop…
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A Pot of White Beans, Sausage, and Broccoli Rabe + Cooking with Dry Beans
In the in-between times of winter and spring, I always crave warming dishes full of…
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45-Minute Perfect Caramelized Onions + Quick Onion Gouda Rolls
Remember when we talked extensively about allium defenses last week? Well I decided to roll…
Breakfast
Sweet Potato Broccolini Sheet Pan Hash
Wow, has it been a long time! Apologies for the break in my content here…
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Mock Risotto with Late Spring Veg
The month of June lives in a moment of transition. It’s not quite summer, but…
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The North Shore Roast Beef Sandwich: A Scientific Study
Hi friends! I wanted to share with you a recent piece I wrote for Edible…
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Pear and Blue Cheese Ravioloni with Sage and Butter
We are deep into holiday season. I’m sure you’ve all noticed. I can’t log into…
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Focaccia Tartines
Happy (unofficial) sweltering fall! It may be September, but it sure feels like we’re still…
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Late-Summer Cornbread
Sweltering heat, brief lightning storms, and random reprieves of breezy evenings. Yep, we’re in the…
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Sesame Crusted Tuna with Pea and Mango Salad
As a kid that grew up in a pretty All-American Family, I acquired the same…
Breakfast
Individual Breakfast Shakshukas
Hello friends! Hope you’re all hanging on during the roller coaster of spring. There’s the…
Food Safety
Harissa Chicken Sheet Pan Meal with Leeks, Potatoes, and Fresh Herbs
Three cheers for spring! Warm weather is in sight, I swear! At least the days…
Breakfast
Cheesy Oatmeal with Romesco Sauce, Garlic Broccolini, and Eggs
Can we talk about breakfast for a hot second? I’ve always been a breakfast person.
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Tomato and Chickpea Soup with Broiled Dijon Cheese Toasts
You ease into it. Life’s schedule after the holiday season. You have a sneaking suspicion…
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Collard Greens and Prosciutto Pizza with Honey + Honey Pt. 3
It’s 2018! Happy New year guys! Along with many of you, I’m sure, 2017 saw…
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Turmeric-Roasted Carrots and Leeks with Baby Kale and Yogurt
Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching! I’m beyond excited because I’m meeting my mother and brother for…
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Pear, Caramelized Red Onion, and Cheddar Grilled Cheese + The Hack
Oh November. How I love you. It might be the best month because it’s the…
Dips
Yeasted Pumpkin Rolls + Slow-Cooker Apple Butter
It’s here! The Virtual Pumpkin Party of everyone’s dreams. A day when bloggers celebrate pumpkin…
Peas
Black-as-Night Squid Ink Pasta with Cockles, Chorizo, and Tomatoes
Thrice the brinded cat hath mew’d. Thrice and once, the hedge-pig whin’d. Harpier cries:—’tis time! ’tis time! Round…
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Spicy Chicken Chili with Cheesy Pumpkin Beer Biscuits
We have officially arrived in cozy-town. Tailgates, apple picking, pumpkin carving, and the long-awaited sweater…
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White Cheddar Dijon Twists + Wine Wednesday Update
Hi friends! Happyyyy October! Let’s make all the pumpkin things and watch all the scary…
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Polenta with Kale and Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
I have a blog anniversary this month. Appeasing a Food Geek is 3 years old.
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Half-Roasted Tomato Salad with Chickpeas, Capers, and Salsa Verde
As the evenings come earlier and earlier and the daylight stretches less into the nighttime…
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Watermelon, Arugula, and Mint Salad + Chardonnay
Francis Coppola Chardonnay “This wine rains kisses in your mouth.” –Insatiable By Gael Greene The…
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Corn Cakes with Balsamic Peach and Tomato Salad
Am I the only person that starts planning autumn recipes and looks forward to the…
Peas
One-Pot Lemon, Pea, and Scallop Pappardelle
Yoooo we made it to summer! Not only is my calendar telling me that, but…
Drinks
Michelada + Clam Juice Tidbits
Memorial Day weekend is upon us! The official transition that signals the start of summer:…
Peas
Watercress and Farro salad with Burrata, Basil, and Mint
In my somewhat-adult life, I’ve become a bit of a salad snob. I have never…
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Mediterranean Seafood Stew + Fish Science
Leisurely lunches in the sunny afternoon filled with gossip, glasses of wine, and fabulous food.
Breakfast
Rosé + Trendy Toast, Four Ways
Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé “This wine rains kisses in your mouth.” –Insatiable By Gael Greene…
Dips
Roasted Red Pepper, Thyme, and Goat Cheese Dip
Okay I know that yesterday was the first day of spring and all…but this dip…
Peas
Kale Panzanella with Mini Potatoes, Shallots, and Leeks
Okay obviously by cake last week intended to shoo winter away failed miserably. Because as…
Dips
Homemade Flour Tortillas + Shrimp and Pea Tacos
So guys…happy #TacoTuesday! If I would have had my act together, that’s how this post…
Breakfast
Bloody Mary Bar How-To
Are we V-day hungover today? Perfect time for a Bloody Mary Bar? Yeah? I think…
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Corn Chowder Pretzel Soup Shooters + a Super Bowl Chardonnay
Café du Midi Chardonnay “This wine rains kisses in your mouth.” –Insatiable By Gael Greene…
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Chicken “Tagine” with Apricots and Olives
One of my favorite spots to visit when I’m back in Minnesota is Mears Park…
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Slow Cooker Pork Bowls with Sesame Ginger Cucumbers
Well friends, we’re almost there! The new year is upon us, and we will soon…
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In Appreciation of Sourdough + Sourdough Pizza
Boy oh boy. Isn’t Thanksgiving the best? A sprinting marathon that gives us all permission…
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Roasted Root Vegetables with Pecans and Maple Dressing
Thanksgiving is two days away! And I bet most of you already have a full…
Dips
Bordeaux Reds + A Hummus Bar!
Beau Palais Bordeaux Reserve “This wine rains kisses in your mouth.” –Insatiable By Gael Greene…
Dips
Cheese Fondue Stuffed Roasted Pumpkin + A Virtual Pumpkin Party
It’s a virtual pumpkin partaaaay people! Remember last year’s soiree where recipes with alllll the…
Peas
Creepy Mystery Meat Pot Pies
Thrice the brinded cat hath mew’d. Thrice and once, the hedge-pig whin’d. Harpier cries:—’tis time! ’tis time! Round…
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Wine Wednesday + October Feels
Château Haut Maurin Bordeaux Sauvignon “This wine rains kisses in your mouth.” –Insatiable By Gael…
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Fig and Shallot Crostinis + In Appreciation of Alliums
Ok I know that I just had a post about goat cheese on bread with…
Desserts
Wine Wednesday + Tomato Jam
Moscato d’Asti Nivole 2015 “This wine rains kisses in your mouth.” –Insatiable By Gael Greene…
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Homemade Pasta + Late Summer Fettuccine
I always viewed homemade pasta as this really intimidating thing that only all-star chefs could…
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Wine Wednesday + Audrey’s World
Dark Horse Rosè (Limited Edition) “This wine rains kisses in your mouth.” –Insatiable By Gael…
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Sriracha, Corn, and Feta Salad
I think the first time I came across Sriracha was in a Noodles and Company…
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Wine Wednesday…With Pizza!
Candoni Pinot Grigio “This wine rains kisses in your mouth.” –Insatiable By Gael Greene The…
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Fourth of July Clambake for Two
When I was younger, I used to abhor seafood. The closest I ever got to…
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Lemon Ricotta Snap Pea Pasta + Homemade Ricotta
Ricotta cheese, though now not as universally, is traditionally made from the whey that survives…
Peas
Wine Wednesday + Choose Your Own Adventure
Amalaya Torrontes Riesling & Dynamite Vineyards Red Blend “This wine rains kisses in your mouth.”
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Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork
Guess what friends?! Memorial day celebrations are just a couple of days away. Which means…
Breakfast
In Appreciation of English Muffins
I used to really hate English muffins when I was a kid. They were dry…
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One-Pan Dinner: Chorizo, chickpea, and Red Pepper, Oh My!
Okay what is with this in-between spring thing happening all across New England and PA?
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Wine Wednesday + Spring Pantry Purge
Hayes Valley 2015 Rosè “This wine rains kisses in your mouth.” –Insatiable By Gael Greene…
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Hard Cider French Onion Soup
Guyssss. This week features another holiday that I’m choosing to basically ignore. Sorry Easter. I…
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Mini Tator Tot Hot Dish
Alright friends. It’s time for a purely Minnesotan post! Hot dish. Not casserole. Hot dish.
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Clam Pasta with Parsley and Chili
I am honestly pretty scared of cooking seafood. Unlike chicken or meat that has a…
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Roasted Beet, Pear, and Feta salad
If you know me at all, you know that I’m not really a fan of…
Dips
Homemade Mexican Chorizo + Queso Dip
There is something so mysterious and a bit terrifying about meat. Of course maybe that’s…
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Blogsgiving + Leftover Turkey Salad Sandwich
Hold onto your hats ladies and gents because THANKSGIVING IS SO SOON! Like mega-close. I…
Desserts
Wine Wednesday: Thanksgiving is almost here!
Domaine Carobelle Grenache Blend “This wine rains kisses in your mouth.” –Insatiable By Gael Greene…
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Chili + Cayenne Cornbread Sticks
Three cheers for chilly (and chili!) weather everyone! I mean really. I can’t think of…
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Wine Wednesday
Monte Tondo Soave Classico “This wine rains kisses in your mouth.” –Insatiable By Gael Greene…
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Soft Pretzels
Yay it’s October! My obsession with Halloween movies and decorations can finally be socially acceptable.
Food Safety
Lemon Thyme Roast Chicken and Potatoes
Alright friends. I’m waiting for this toasty late summer weather to make way for the…
Breakfast
Poached Eggs
The elusive poached egg. A terrifying concept for many home cooks. But let me tell…
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Wine Wednesday (Back to the Classics)
Anakena Enco Reserve Carmenere “This wine rains kisses in your mouth.” –Insatiable By Gael Greene…
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Squash and Tomato Tian + The Broad Fork
Guys. With the help of Hugh Acheson, I am here to sweep those back-to-school and…
Desserts
Wine Wednesday (You Can Drink Your Dessert)
La Spinetta Biancospino Moscato d’Asti 2011 “This wine rains kisses in your mouth.” –Insatiable By…
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Garlic Naan Bread
I always consider naan to be the “gateway” to Indian food. Those overly-critical friends that…
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Soy Sauce Beads (Science fun!)
Recently, I returned from the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) conference in Chicago. IFT is…
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Wine Wednesday (Rosé all day!)
San Huberto Rosé 2014 Riebeek Cellars Cape Rosé 2014 “This wine rains kisses in your…
Drinks
Summer Corn Salad + Twinne Blog
Recently I stumbled upon a blog that blew my mind a little bit. That’s extremely…
Breakfast
Burnt-Honey Butter
Hello friends! I hope your summer is going wonderfully so far. I can officially say…
Cookies
Erin McKenna + Gluten-Free/Vegan Baking Science
So I’m pretty excited about this post. We are switching it up! Today I’m featuring…
Breakfast
Spring Asparagus Pancetta Quiche
Spring produce has officially landed in central PA! Which means that I am really excited…theoretically.
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Pea Pesto Pasta
It is no secret that I go nuts for anything with peas. Just look at…
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Wine Wednesday
San Elias Sauvignon Blanc 2014 “This wine rains kisses in your mouth.” –Insatiable By Gael…
Dips
Anchovy Onion Butter + Baltimore
As an official East coaster for at least one more year, I decided that I…
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Wine Wednesday
The Crusher Pinot Noir 2012 “This wine rains kisses in your mouth.” –Insatiable By Gael…
Desserts
Gorgonzola Cheesecake + an Oscar Spread
Chocolate, cheese, and Cabernet. An Oscar spread worthy of all-time decadence. I mean really what…
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Parmesan, Basil, & Black Pepper Popovers
POPOVERS! Yep that’s my enthusiasm coming through. I love popovers. To me they seem like…
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Wine Wednesday!
“This wine rains kisses in your mouth.” –Insatiable By Gael Greene This month I’m starting…
Dips
Garlic Jelly + a Super Bowl Grilled Cheese
Well it’s that time of year again! The Super Bowl. Or for me, an excuse…
Dips
Focaccia & New England Fondue
I always kind of wished fondue would came back into style. It’s such a bonding…
Peas
Versatile Ramen
Versatile Ramen. AKA the perfect dish to use up all of your leftover shit. Woo!
Breakfast
Holiday Strata
Now that the Christmas season is officially in full swing (once Starbucks starts using the…
Ingredients
Two-Ingredient Pizza Dough
This week has made it incredibly hard for me to concentrate on research and classes.
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Fall Stew
It is no secret that I am obsessed with fall. The leaves, the apple cider,…
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Homemade Cheez-Its!
I know, I drooled when I thought about doing this too. No shame. How amazing…
Dips
Pea Guacamole
Happy Sunday! If you’re anything like me, you’re ecstatic that it’s starting to feel like…
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Eggs in Summer Tomato Sauce
Sometimes when you’re in the middle of reviewing papers (and writing notes for yourself so…
