Small Businesses That Rule
Growing up in Northern Virginia and having lived in D.C. the past three years have exposed me to a lot … Continue Reading →
View ArticleEasy Green Beans with Garlic, Soy Sauce, Teriyaki & Sesame Seeds
Today, I present to you the easiest stir fried green beans with fresh sliced garlic, red onion and crunchy sesame … Continue Reading →
View ArticleA Day in the Life
Since my one year of blogging is coming up on August 5th, I thought it’d be a great time to … Continue Reading →
View ArticleAn Essay for the DaVinci Storytellers Contest
A couple of months ago I submitted an application through DaVinci wine for a chance to win a week in … Continue Reading →
View ArticleSpaghetti with Thyme Mushrooms and a White Wine Mascarpone Sauce
Whenever Bryan goes out of town, naturally I make meals with ingredients that he refuses to eat. His least favorite … Continue Reading →
View ArticlePan Seared Steak with Balsamic and Basil Cherry Tomatoes
This is the first time I’ve posted a steak recipe on the blog and I can’t believe it’s taken me this long! … Continue Reading →
View ArticleA Look Back – Keys to the Cucina Turns 1!
Phew, this blogging journey has been quite the ride! In just a years time I have learned so much, expanded my … Continue Reading →
View ArticleCorn Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Lime Dressing
Simple, clean, and fresh, that is where I was going with this side dish. Our friends Matt and Katie had … Continue Reading →
View ArticleHealthy Farro with Sauteed Kale and Barbecue Shrimp
I can’t wait to share this recipe with you because it is healthy, easy, quick and includes a recipe for … Continue Reading →
View ArticleA Bike Ride Around D.C.
Do you ever feel like you miss out on the beauty of where you live because you’re so bogged down … Continue Reading →
View ArticleHomemade Frozen Lasagna with Italian Sausage
What do you take a family with newborn twins? This homemade lasagna of course! I am convinced that food is … Continue Reading →
View ArticleMussels with Cannellini Beans and Tomatoes
I love love love mussels. Ask anyone who knows me best and they will tell you that I order mussels almost … Continue Reading →
View ArticleCooking with Hatchery – Pork Chops with Fogg City Spice Co. Smokey BBQ Rub
How about a little old school SAT analogy for you? Birchbox is to beauty product lovers as Hatchery is to … Continue Reading →
View Article9 Recipes Perfect for Labor Day
1. Shrimp Salad – Cold, summery and delicious, those are all the things that make a great barbecue and this … Continue Reading →
View ArticleFlounder with Basil Lime Pesto
When I was little, I would pluck basil leaves from my mom’s garden and eat them totally plain. The basil … Continue Reading →
View ArticleDistrict Doughnut is Opening Friday, September 12th!
Mmm doughnuts. I can smell that fried dough from a mile away and it is just the best. Doughnuts are … Continue Reading →
View ArticleSliced Brussel Sprouts with Garlic and Anchovies
Today I decided to put the top two most offensive ingredients together to make one dish Brussel sprouts and anchovies … Continue Reading →
View ArticleUpdates on Keys to the Cucina!
I am so excited to show a cool new feature today that will (hopefully!) make navigating through my recipes a … Continue Reading →
View ArticleSalmon with Cannellini Beans and Tomatoes
Salmon is something I absolutely love eating. I love it so much that I usually go for this preparation, but the … Continue Reading →
View ArticleBaked Chicken Wings with Honey Hot Sauce, Cilantro and Garlic
Guys, these wings are some of the best to come out of my cucina. Do you know how sometimes food … Continue Reading →
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