I’ll be honest, I had no idea that bourbon chicken was associated with mall food court eats until I posted about it on Instagram a while back. This meal had been on my list for a while because I was gifted bourbon at an event last year. I’m not a big drinker, so naturally, I […]
Vegetarian Quesadillas with Sweet Potato and Black Beans
These vegetarian quesadillas featuring sweet potato and black beans are foolproof! Quesadillas are one of my favorite things to order out, but you rarely see a veggie-only version with sweet potato and black beans on the menu. I love this meal prep because it’s freezer-friendly and super satisfying on every level. Get more recipes like […]
BBQ Tempeh & Sides: Vegetarian Buffet Meal Prep
This meal prep recipe featuring BBQ tempeh is dedicated to my favorite BBQ takeout/fast-casual place: Mighty Quinn’s BBQ. It’s one of those places where you build your plate (like Chipotle) with all your favorite BBQ sides and it’s so good. I’ll be honest, it took me a LONG time in the kitchen to make everything […]
Orange Chicken Recipe (Trader Joe’s Copycat)
Ready for an orange chicken recipe even better than the frozen version from Trader Joes’? If you’re not familiar, I’m talking about this one: I heard that TJ’s Mandarin Orange Chicken was one of the best freezer meals and I knew I had to try it. While we definitely enjoyed the freezer meal version from […]
Copycat Restaurant Recipes To Make When You Want to Order In
There’s nothing wrong with ordering delivery, and I have certainly done my fair share, especially in 2020. (Anyone else feel like their comfort food intake has gone up significantly this year?) However, I am also a grad student on a budget, and I can’t afford to eat out all the time. That’s why I love […]
8 International Recipes to Try at Home (When You Can’t Travel)
Everyone knows that half the fun of traveling is all the new international cuisine and recipes you get to try along the way. However, when you can’t travel it’s a comfort to know that all you need are a few special tools and ingredients to transport yourself to wherever in the world you’d rather be. […]
10 Indoor Date Night Ideas On A Budget
Keeping date night fresh always requires a bit of time, energy, and creativity, but especially now that we’re all mostly cooped up inside for the foreseeable future. Though you may not be able to do what you usually love, there are easy ways to adapt your usual date night ideas to the inside of your […]
