The first time I cooked a whole chicken, I was terrified. Boneless/skinless chicken breasts or thighs are definitely my go-to. But an entire chicken? Hell no. I think I spent hours scouring the internet and Pinterest for a simple recipe that would not end in tears and a partially cooked chicken. I ultimately made my first whole roasted chicken (after several terrified calls to my dad), and it was honestly so much easier than I imagined. This recipe is a bit more intricate than your typical roast chicken recipe, as it calls for a 14-24 hr brine for the chicken.…
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Continue ReadingThis crust recipe is so easy, I honestly couldn’t believe how delicious it was. I always assumed tart crust recipes were intricate, it always put me off from trying. Boy, was I wrong! I took this simple tart recipe from the New York Times, and reworked it to better fit the recipe I had in mind. I wanted something herbal and savory to help bring out the flavors in my dish. I am a huge fan of Rosemary, I use it in so many of my recipes when I want that extra pizzazz! Try out this simple recipe for your…
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Continue ReadingWhenever my family comes to visit, I always feel like I have to provide gourmet meals. This is ridiculous since they’d honestly be happy with a grilled cheese. But to me, cooking is how I show my love! I enjoy spending hours searching for the perfect recipe for them and trying to find the right meal to serve. When my parents came for brunch this past weekend, I decided it would be the perfect time to break out my old tart pan. You know, the one that I bought 5 years ago in the hopes I’d become a master tart-maker,…