Ch-EASY Croque Monsieur

Better than your average grilled cheese

The scariest part of this recipe is making the béchamel, one of the classic French mother sauces! But really, it's just melting some butter, and adding flour and milk to it. That's it. You can do it! After that, it's just like slapping together a grilled cheese sandwich amped up with ham, a creamy sauce, and all the cheddar cheese you can find in your, let's face it, over-crowded cheese drawer. Follow the easy step-by-step guide below and make one for yourself tonight!

RecipesRobin DienelJanuary 30, 2017recipes, grilled cheese, red apron, gordy's pickle jar, lyon bakery, croque monsieur, cheddar cheese, béchamelComment

Crostini Craze!

The Ultimate Finger Food

I LOVE crostinis! You can literally take a bunch of random ingredients from your fridge and turn them into something snack worthy by putting them on a piece of toasted bread. I am always creating crostinis out of leftover ingredients and I am going to share some of my favorites with you below! Let me know what your favorite crostini toppers are by using #hangrydistrict in your posts!

RecipesRobin DienelDecember 21, 2016recipes, crostinis, holiday party, appetizer, appetizers, finger food, potluck, beets, butternut squash, pistachios, figs, arugulaComment

I Got a Pickle

Get Yourself Into a One

It's travel season for Hangry District and that means my CSA share from Three Part Harmony Farm has to be preserved in fun and interesting ways so that it's not wasted while I'm away. With an abundance of fresh vegetables these past few weeks, I decided the best way to preserve would have to be my favorite way - PICKLING. I haven't quite mastered canning yet, so I chose to quick pickle - or quickle. Below you'll find the recipe for a variety of quickles that I made using what I already had in my pantry. I've already polished off all of the cucumbers and I hope you'll enjoy this quick and easy technique as much as I do. Happy pickling!

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RecipesMichelle StrobelJuly 11, 2016pickle, pickles, quickle, quick pickles, cucumbers, cucumber, turnip, radish, radishes, turnips, recipes, summer, side dish, canningComment

Garlic & Herb Roasted Chicken

Resolution Recipe

I 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.

Crispy Chicken & Charred Cauliflower with Olives

Olive You

If 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.

BBQ Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Addicting Appetizer

The very first appetizer I created at my debut catering gig in 2010 was bacon wrapped scallops -- my way. I stuck with classic Maryland-style flavor combinations, while allowing the delicate scallop to shine. Have I mentioned I was born and raised in Frederick, MD? Now you know. The best part is that these hors-d'oeuvres can be made in advance, so you can enjoy the party with your friends and pop these in the oven when your guests start to get hangry!

Avocado & Asparagus Soup with Ham

Spring has sprung!

My most favorite time of the year for local ingredients! I came up with this recipe the week after Easter, when I had ham, asparagus and avocados leftover from brunch. Dinner was ready in less than an hour for you hangry home-cooking hippos. ;)