Overnight prep produces perfect on-the-go breakfast
Courtesy of the Feature Wall Even though school started nearly a month ago, my Tuesday/Thursday 9 a.m. Spanish class continues to be my biggest struggle this academic year. No matter…
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Tired pizza toppings? Pineapple pulls flavors into Pacific
courtesy of SweetOmVeg via flickr Pizza truly is a jack of all trades, or at least, of all price ranges. From the high-end brick-oven masterpiece to the lowly cardboard-packaged late-night…
That’s a wrap! Meatballs find a carb-free friend in lettuce
There is nothing better than indulging in a dish that not only tastes good, but promises to leave you feeling good too. Consider the lettuce wrap phenomenon— by replacing a…
Wake up, smell the dessert with creme brûlée French toast
The slogan “if you have a good breakfast, you will have a good day” proves itself to be true in the case of Creme Brûlée French Toast. The sweet dish…
Crumbling under stress? With this pie, all is peachy keen
Desserts that incorporate fruit are a win-win. Have you ever heard of anyone turn down apple pie, blueberry crumble, raspberry tart? Look at it this way, such dishes are not…
Crepes, a happy accident for one pancake-loving cook
Ever since I was little, making pancakes has always been a pastime of mine. My friends always insisted on sleeping over at my house because no one was allowed to…
Classic cheesecake perennial token of Kentucky hospitality
I like cheese. I also really, really like cake. Let’s be real: who doesn’t? Where I come from, not liking cheese or cake is akin to not liking Scarlett O’Hara’s…
Kentucky derby pie makes for scary good Halloween treat
It’s Halloween night. Your neighbors have pulled over their lawn chairs, the bowls of candy are ready, and the fire pit is stocked with kindling and logs. Your parents wear…
The spice of life: ginger soothes soul, settles stomach
Ginger is hot! Sorry to state the obvious. Adding it to any ordinary menu item ensures instant foodie clout and guarantees popularity even if a few extra dollars are added…
Salad dressing a crucial component of culinary experience
Although I’ve been cooking and watching other people cook for as long as I can remember, I still feel my inexperience when I witness a culinary veteran, in whom years…