Skinny Shrimp Scampi
Skinny Shrimp Scampi

Scampi for Bikini Season.

Guys.  I am addicted to pasta. However, I'm also trying to look hawt in a bikini.  Lucky for me, I LOVE zucchini, so I swapped the noodles for zoodles in this adaptation of my favorite pasta dish.

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RecipesMichelle Strobelshrimp, zucchini, garlic, white wine, sauvignon blanc, cilantro, fishery seafood market, arrowine, squealing pig sauvignon blanc, vegetti, dc, washington dc, hangry district, michelle scholtes, petworth, farmers market, scampi, skinny Comments
Rose's Luxury
Rose's Luxury

Worth the hype.

If you like food and live in DC, I'm sure you've heard about Rose's Luxury by now.  Bon Appétit named Aaron Silverman's restaurant the Best New Restaurant of 2014.  I was lucky enough to be taken for my birthday by my sweet boyfriend and it was an enchanting evening. 

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Tuna Sandwich with Broccoli Salad
Tuna Sandwich with Broccoli Salad

A gourmet twist on the classic brown bag lunch. 

I recently moved seven minutes away from my workplace, and lunch at home has become a new luxury of mine.  Having just moved, my pantry and fridge were pretty barren.  This is what I came up with...

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RecipesMichelle Strobeltuna, greek yogurt, mayo, dill pickles, capers, lemon, watercress, rye bread, salad, broccoli, soy sauce, sesame seed oil, rice wine vinegar, sriracha, honey, sesame seeds, petworth, washington dc, dc, hangry district, michelle schotles, cooking, recipe, sandwichComment
Avocado & Asparagus Soup with Ham
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. ;)

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RecipesMichelle Strobelasparagus, avocado, yellow onion, garlic, chicken stock, spiral ham, greek yogurt, seasoning, recipes, cooking, michelle scholtes, hangry district, petworth, washington dc, dc, districtComment