It all started about 2 months ago, when my good friend and past housemate (and avid reader of this blog-- hi, Rachel) mentioned that she wants to meet up at Chickie's & Pete's some day over the summer, which may or may not be my favorite sports bar due to it's abundance of shellfish, mollusks,...
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Captain's Passion Punch
I originally had planned to start this off with a mention of the sudden shift we've had from freezing cold to sunny and 80-someodd degrees. We seem to have skipped spring all-together, I would have said, and bounded into the days of BBQs and backyard events. At least that's how it seemed last week when...
Feta, Red Pepper, and Herb Frittata
I'm pretty sure that no one will be shocked to hear that "Ramen Parties" were a weekly occurance throughout my sophomore year of college-- it being such a broke college cliche and all. You might, however, wonder what a Feta, Red Pepper, and Herb Frittata has to do with ramen noodles. Back in college, my...
Tacos Al Pastor with Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa
Most likely, when we hear the word "taco" in the US, we think of the ground beef stuffed tortillas with a variety of garnishes that you can find everywhere from Taco Bell onward to the sit-down restaurants we frequent when a Mexican food craving grabs hold. However, in Mexico, ground beef tacos really aren't popular at...
(Esquites) Mexican Street Corn Salad
It's likely that I've been staring at an empty blog post box for an hour or so now. I can't be sure. It's almost 9PM [Edit: 11PM], and I'm absolutely out of it, guys. I really hate to be a complainer, but yesterday's hopefulness for better luck in May has disintegrated. Sunday was the car break-in....
Creamy Margarita Popsicles
They always say you should write about what you know. Well, I know how to put alcohol in anything. I learned a lot in college. Because I couldn't decide on a major for the longest time, I took classes in pretty much every subject out there. Everything from linguistics to psychology to art have been in my arsenal...
Chile Relleno
I'll cut to the chase: This is good. I mean, it's really good, the type of really good that makes it difficult for me to not leap out of my seat, speed off to the grocery store, and stock up on ingredients to make another batch. It's the type of Chile Relleno you find in...
Coco Pina Margarita
I have my first sunburn of the year, everyone. It's not of the same, near-watermelon pink fate that my boyfriend's poor skin endured, nor the kind that leaves uneven strips of ghostly white where sunglasses or tank top straps once rested. Still, it's there. Just barely. Really I do mean just barely, but there's...
Omi's Wurstsalat (German Bologna Salad)
"Let's make Wurstsalat," my Omi (German for Grandma) said through her thick accent over the phone, as we tried to decide what we would cook together when she visited. "Okay, what's in that?" I asked her. Wurst is German for sausage, and salat, obviously, for salad. I was expecting a big bowl of bratwurst with...
German Rouladen
When I grow up, I’m going to be a paleontologist. That is what I would have told you when I was in grade school. (It was a slightly more attainable goal than the previous year’s career aspiration, which was to actually be a dinosaur.) I was obsessed with dinosaurs, and my room was...
Pasta Greco
I've apologized once before for keeping a recipe from you for a week. I don't even know how to properly apologize for this one-- I've been keeping this from you for months now. Of all things to keep from you, why Pasta Greco? I have no idea. This is my go-to recipe. It is so delicious, and...
Planter's Punch
I want to tell you about the sunshine we've had lately, but I already did. I want to tell you how amazing a Jamaican cocktail can make you feel on a beautiful day, but I already did. The Dark N' Stormy is an awesome drink that I just can't get enough of, but this time,...
Dark 'N Stormy Cocktail
It's a beautiful day out in New Jersey, which is shocking to see and write after what has seemed like a century of dreariness. The skies are blue, the sun is shining, and it seems only right to celebrate the amazing weather with a cocktail. The perfect drink for such an occasion? The Dark 'N...
3-Bite Jamaican Beef Patties
As much as I adore you-- and I promise I do-- I might have to sever all ties if you mention your future vacation plans to me one. more. time. Yes, that's right, I'm talking to you. All of you. I hate to admit it, but my stomach has been churning with jealousy lately,...
Mango and Blue Cheese Salad
“This piece is ugly. Eat it,” my boyfriend demanded as he cut up a fresh mango for me. “I don’t like mangoes,” I told him, and the ugly piece was offered to guests at my house until finally someone eagerly accepted—the only person who liked mangoes at all. Why was I adding mango to a...
Boozy Shamrock Shake
These Irish eyes are smiling. Why? Because I now know how to make a Shamrock Shake at home. Cocktail-style.
St. Patrick's Day Punch
Over the years, I have formed several St. Patrick's Day traditions. Some involve food, others involve places to go, and absolutely none of them involve green beer (I'll have a Guinness instead, please!) However, that's not to say I don't sip a little green libation when the 17th of March nears. I love bringing this...
Tropical Turquoise Hpnotiq Cocktail
There are a lot of things I miss from my time at Rutgers University, but one thing that really still stings as each week of "adult life" comes and goes is the lack of Thirsty Thursday in my regular routine. At Rutgers, Thursday marked the start of the weekend for most, because no...
Filet Mignon with Herbed Butter and a Zinfandel Reduction
First of all, let me apologize for not posting yet this week. Lately, I’ve been about as able to write a single coherent sentence as the characters on MTV’s Buckwild have been to speak one. Haven’t watched it? Don’t, unless you really love reading subtitles and you don't mind dying a little bit inside. They...
Easy Parmesan Garlic Knot Hearts
Naysayers believe that you shouldn't make Italian food for a romantic dinner, but I will most definitely risk some serious garlic breath on Valentine's Day for a batch of these heart-shaped garlic knots. Along with spaghetti, meatballs, and homemade marinara sauce, these easy-to-make garlic knot hearts are the finishing touch for a perfect plate. I...
The Best Italian Meatballs You Will Ever Eat
There’s been a lot of fuss about this upcoming Valentine’s Day, and about cooking for someone in general. One redditor suggested that for V-Day, you should “[b]e her renaissance man,” and that, when cooking for someone, you should “[s]ee that project through, from choosing the right ingredients, to the right music selection, to the perfect...
Marinara Sauce
My boyfriend, James, loves to talk about his mother's cooking. I mean, he talks about it non-stop. While he definitely appreciates my meals, when I go to make ANY recipe for the first time, he tells me that his mom makes it the best, she uses X brand of this, she always uses this method, ...
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Can Cake
I've said it before and I'll say it again: I'm no baker. Seriously, if you're searching for some beautiful work of culinary art, look away now. However, I've got to say that these turned out pretty awesome, aesthetically, for the amount of amateur ability that was put into them. They taste even better. ...
Pork Potstickers with Spicy Dipping Sauce
(Part of the Chinese New Year Theme Thursday Series) My Grandma Sandy is Chinese, and I have grown up lucky enough to eat authentic Chinese food on many occasions. My family requests that we get a batch of her creations all the time... maybe too often. The most beloved of her treats are the...
Simple Slow Cooker Shredded Buffalo Chicken
The Super Bowl is nearly here, which means it's time for football and, just as importantly, lots of food! Every year, I look forward to shoveling down some nachos, poppers, 'skins, and dip, but the greatest game day grub comes in the form of Buffalo Chicken. While most people think of Buffalo Chicken in its wing...
Buffalo Chicken Pull-Apart Bread
(Part of the Super Bowl Theme Thursday Series) Before you go all crazy telling me what a great idea this is, let me apologize. I did not make this recipe up. I saw this recipe for Buffalo Chicken Pull-Apart Bread from Bev Cooks on Pinterest, and knew I had to try it out for...
Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins
(Part of the Super Bowl Theme Thursday Series) One of my favorite things to do when I'm thinking up recipes is to randomly combine things that I love. As I was brainstorming things to make for the Super Bowl Theme Thursday Series, I knew I wanted to make something that resembled a football. ...
Buffalo Chicken Dip
(Part of the Super Bowl Theme Thursday Series) So you love to serve buffalo chicken at your football gatherings? Well ditch the messy wings with dozens of bones and greasy fingers (which of course wind up being wiped on pillows and pant legs by the less cleanly guests) and try this cheesy, flavorful...
Paper Snowflake Decorations
(Day 11 of the 12 Days of Christmas) I'm sure you've noticed by now that Host the Toast's "12 Days of Christmas" are ending the day before Christmas. This is because 1) Christmas advice won't help you much if I post it ON Christmas, and 2) You and I are both going to be...
Peppermint Mocha White Russian Martinis
(Day 9 of the 12 Days of Christmas) A few weeks ago, I saw this recipe for Peppermint White Russians from Pink Parsley. I remember thinking that it sounded like the love child of the seasonal Starbucks drink and a liquor cabinet, which, in case you were confused, meant that I had to try...
Strawberry Basil Spiked Lemonade
Strawberry Basil Spiked Lemonade. This vodka-spiked cocktail is fruity, refreshing, and perfect for summer. The first time I photographed this recipe almost 5 years ago, I placed the glasses on the tile bathroom floor-- yes, bathroom-- because it was my third recipe ever I didn't have a good place to shoot. These are my confessions.
S'mores Martini
S'mores Martini. This creamy, chocolatey cocktail tastes like a boozy version of your favorite campfire treat. I have been so tempted to say "bring the bonfire inside with these martinis" but I feel like I am opening myself up to lawsuits. So instead I'll say that this drink is like your favorite bonfire treat, but with...
Bratwurst Sliders with Beer Cheese and Beer Braised Onions
These Bratwurst Sliders are loaded up little sandwiches that pack a lot of flavor (and beer) into small servings. Don't forget the beer cheese (which is surprisingly easy to make) or the beer braised onions, which are rich and caramelized, if you really want to do it right. Bonus points if you make the pretzel...
Pretzel Rolls
Homemade Pretzel Rolls: soft on the inside, salty and chewy on the outside, and now better than ever! No lye necessary, these fluffy, perfectly browned, slider-sized pretzels are surprisingly easy to make. Fill them with ham and cheese, bratwurst, or even mini burgers. Hot. Tempting. Perfectly tanned. I'm talking about pretzels, ladies and gents. You’ve had...
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HI! I'm Morgan, and this is where I share all of the food that I photograph before I send it off to my stomach. You’ll see a wide range of recipes here because my appetite knows no allegiance. That means some recipes will be bacon-wrapped, some will be vegetarian, some will be sweet, some will...
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