Last year, I made seven-layer bars for my birthday and delivered them to people. The year before that, I made the world’s saddest attempt at a lemon cake, which was honestly pretty fitting for a birthday at the very beginning of lockdown when there was basically nothing available in the grocery stores, and going shopping
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Welcome back! Happy New Year! Once again, I’d like to apologize for the hiatus. As ironic as it may seem, I, a food blogger, have been struggling with eating. As a result, my cooking has been somewhat irregular and generally catered to not making my stomach hate me — which, also ironically, this recipe absolutely
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This is a two-part recipe: A marinade and a sauce. The marinade is delicious, the sauce is incredible, and this recipe makes a LOT, so get ready to freeze some leftovers! You can adjust the heat level of this sauce by adding fewer peppers or using a milder hot sauce. Any long-time readers of Apartment
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I decided to try my hand at making up a steak rub, more out of curiosity than anything. Despite not really knowing what I was doing, it turned out really well. I’ve already shared some with a friend, and I can confirm that it’s as amazing on steak as it is in a scramble. The
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One of my first truly inspired meals in a long time, shawarma is a newfound comfort food of mine. If you love spices and dig marinades, then this recipe is going to become a staple for you this grilling season. It smells amazing from the start, and when you taste it, you’ll be hooked for
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After making tens of loaves of standard sourdough, no matter how good it may be, you start to crave a little bit of variety. That’s where this beauty of a loaf comes in. I’ve been trying to get it just right for a couple of months now. More of this, less of that, etc. Finally,
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Whether you’re tired of popping Aleve or you just really have to let one rip but can’t, sometimes, you want an alternative to standard methods of relief. For mild cases of uncomfortable but fleeting maladies, sometimes, a cup of tea can do the trick. These recipes are based on traditional remedies from around the world
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I realize it’s the middle of January, but it’ll eventually be time for the holidays again, and even now, on January 20th, 2021, it’s a bit of a holiday in and of itself. Instead of being picky about the exact time of year, let’s all agree that there’s never really a bad time to enjoy
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Maybe it’s the New Yorker in me, but there are times when my soul craves nothing more than a hot, spiced apple beverage. Unfortunately, out here in Idaho, they consider apple juice and apple cider to be the same thing. What a delight when my grocery order arrived with my “apple cider” in a plastic
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Christmas cookies are a huge part of this time of year for me. I’ve always been a big baker around the holidays thanks to the influence of my Nana and my mom, but now that I’m on my own, I’ve found more freedom to experiment with different recipes. We always had our staples of anisettes
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