Hey friends! Want to hear me talk about food over the airwaves? Check out my interview on a brand new podcast, The Mustache Mesa! You'll hear me talk about my favorite meals of all time, cooking tips for any level of home cook or chef, the story behind Hangry District, and so much more!
Read MoreYo, what up hangry people!! Summer is creeping up on us and it's time to get your salad and side dish on. With some collaboration from friends and family, I have created a list of FIVE perfect salads/side dishes to impress your guests this BBQ season. These tailgate worthy treats are simple, seasonal and SEXY (just keep reading, I don't know...).
Read MorePetworth's Upshur Street continues to stay poppin' with the newest installment of the Hank's Oyster Bar family - Twisted Horn. This snacks and cocktails establishment is classy yet casual with drinks to die for and perfectly popable eats to keep you from being hangry.
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Read MoreThe Girls Luncheon series continues on my YouTube channel with Prosciutto Wrapped Melon! This seriously easy appetizer keeps the hanger at bay, while your guests catch up before the main eating event. My best friend Kari is in the kitchen with me to lend a helping hand. If any of your friends offer to help you before a party, always say yes! Those extra sets of hands always come in HAND-y....(sigh). Dummy-proof recipe below.
Read MoreI know what you're thinking: Is Hangry District reviewing a strip club? Yes. Yes, I am. Here's why: It. Is. Delicious. I was invited to try the new and improved lunch menu at The MPire Club by new head chef, Ricardo Planas and was shocked by the beautiful and tasty menu items, heavily inspired by French cuisine. Here's how it all went down...
Read MoreI love cabbage. I could eat cabbage raw as a snack like chips, seriously. However, to avoid social ridicule I like to find fun ways to utilize cabbage, especially when I receive a plethora of it in my winter CSA shares. I realized I had all of the makings for some stuffed cabbage rolls including homemade sauce - so I went to town and created these beauties! Hope you like it :)
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Read MoreYou may have noticed that I incorporate preserved lemons into a lot of my recipes. I do that because I was gifted a jar of these delectable delicacies after having just moved into my new home from my next door neighbor. To me, they were life changing. Sour, sweet, and salty - a perfect addition to take any recipe to the next level. My neighbor, Eric, came over one day and showed me how easy it is to prepare these beauties and they last up to EIGHT months in the fridge! Make some this week between blizzard shoveling shifts.
Read MoreI had a lot of fun during the holidays; translation: I ate a LOT. After a few weeks of my Regina George lifestyle (sweatpants are all that fits me right now), I have gotten my life together and am sharing some healthy recipes that are easy AND packed with flavor. Good-for-you does not have to taste like tree bark. Garlic and herb roasted chicken is something that anyone can make, and the ingredients are likely already in your kitchen! Keep reading for my spin on flavorful chicken.
Read MoreSigh. It pains me to write this review, but as a Frederick native I feel it is my duty to tell the people of Hangry District my opinion on Frederick, MD's newest bar and eatery, Hootch & Banter. I was beyond excited to try this speakeasy-esque addition to downtown Frederick, which inherited the space of one of my most frequented bars as a 20-something - Canal Bar and Grill, but was very disappointed to find mediocre food and sky high prices. Keep reading to experience my highs and lows of this over-the-top spot.
Read MoreSkip the long waits at restaurants on New Year's Day and make brunch for yourself in your jammies, while you watch Netflix! These "Chicks in the Pig Pen" are the perfect thing to pep you up after bottles of champagne - and are super easy. Check out the recipe below and stock up on these essentials before you pop bottles!
Read MoreHey Hangry Hombres, guess what?!? I'm going to be on an episode of Diners Drive-Ins and Dives with the one and only Guy Fieri on Friday, December 18 @ 10pm EST! Guy brought his killer flannel and frosted tips to Toki Underground and chatted with Hangry District about dumplings, ramen and his hatred for eggs. I hope you tune in!
Read MoreEmporiYUM is a one-of-a-kind touring food marketplace featuring the tastiest treats from around the country. I took a trip to the DC stop at Union Market and discovered delicious foods, purchased thoughtful gifts and explored top-quality products from a lineup of artisans you can only find locally. Check out my photo summary of my favorite bits and bites!
Read MorePetworth's Upshur Street is on fire in DC. Joining the likes of this Japanese must-try Crane & Turtle are Slash Run, the Hitching Post, Alex McCoy's anticipated Southeast Asian restaurant and Petworth Citizen to name a few. I have been chomping at the bit to try Crane & Turtle and the experience was surprising and pleasant.
Read MoreBest parts about working in an office setting full time? Lunch time and snacks, of course! A lot of DC employees tend to grab lunch on the go, or head to the closest fast food place for a break and some sustenance. I like to pack! Saves me money and calories. I love coming up with fun lunches that aren't just sandwiches and will give me a boost to get through the rest of the afternoon. Check out some of this month's favorites below.
Read MoreDo you have this song in your head now? I do. Hi friends! The days are getting shorter and the temperatures are dropping, so I've been coming up with simple week-night suppers that warm me up from the inside and allow me to enjoy the last rays of sunshine. Meatloaf has been a staple in my life since I was little. My mom made meatloaf a lot and I have taken her recipe and added my own twist and tips for you!
Read MoreIf you live in DC, then you've been experiencing quite the rainy week this week. There is nothing more relaxing or romantic to me than turning on some French music, pouring a glass of sparkling rosé and firing up the stove to cook a comforting meal, while listening to the pitter-patter of the rain on my windows. Rain is my favorite excuse to cook for hours. Keep reading to see what I came up with to warm us up and dry us off.
Read MoreThe Airedale opened in Columbia Heights this summer and is such a breath of fresh air! Literally - they have a beautiful patio on the main floor and two patios upstairs, for dining al fresco in the front or just hanging out at community tables for some beers and bites in the back. I checked it out for happy hour and ended up staying for dinner. Keep reading to find out why!
Read MoreOne of my favorite fellow foodies is Pamela Arriagada, a colleague of mine at the Carnegie Institution for Science. Despite being an astronomer on campus, our conversations always transition to food during the work day. Pamela is from Chile and has treated us more than once to traditional empanadas from her father's recipe. Since she is now embarking on a new adventure with her husband in Seattle, I asked her to come show me the ropes so I could keep the empanada tradition alive, and keep my hangry boyfriend happy :)
Read MoreGet ready for lots of fresh and easy tomato recipes. I'm a new homeowner (yay!), which means I'm also a new gardener! My first go at growing edibles was with three tomato seedlings that I was gifted and some herbs. It's been such a success so far! The tomato plants are thriving and producing so much fruit. I have three varieties: Brown Berry cherry tomatoes, Artisan Blush Tiger tomatoes and XXXXX. It's been fun coming up with different ways to use them all. Keep reading for my new favorite salad and a bonus appetizer.
Read MoreSunday's are my favorite day of the week for cooking! I can take my time, use fresh ingredients from the weekend Farmer's Market haul, sip on a few glasses of wine, and enjoy the smells and sizzles coming from the kitchen. This week I was inspired by Julia Child and decided on roast pork with ratatouille, check it out below.
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