Roasted Spaghetti Squash Recipe Zoe had found a similar spaghetti squash recipe on Tik Tok and tried it out. It turned out amazing so we decided to add our own twist to it, especially by adding ground meat for an extra savory kick. This spaghetti squash recipe is very simple and only requires a few key ingredients: Spaghetti Squash Feta Cherry Tomatoes Ground meat It’s also quick and easy to make too and requires minimal cleanup! The prep work only takes about 5 minutes total. Then you bake it for about 45 minutes. Then all you have to do is tear apart the spaghetti squash flesh into tendril ..read more

What is Lutenitsa? Lutenitsa (which is also known as ljutenica, lyutenitsa or lutenica) is a vegetable (that’s right, it’s vegetarian!) spread. It can be thought of as a relish, chutney, spread, or dipping sauce. I think it tastes a bit like a spicy baba ganoush (can click that link for our baba ganoush recipe!). Where does Lutenitsa come from? This delicious roasted pepper relish originated in the early 20th century in Bulgaria, around the time of World War II. At the time, Bulgaria started increasing production of vegetables such as peppers, eggplant, and tomatoes. Therefore, they created th ..read more

Where does Lemon Posset come from? Where did Lemon Posset come from? Posset originated about 400 years ago in England. Unlike this modern rendition of Lemon posset, the original posset was a hot drink made with curdled milk, sugar, and alcohol. It was often used as the starting point for many other types of recipes/drinks. People eventually stopped making posset in this respect but more recently, it has been revamped as a sweet and creamy citrus-based dessert served cold. It has been gaining in popularity and is now commonly served throughout the UK, especially during the warm summer mon ..read more

What is Chicken Pakora? Pakora is a fried fritter. Pakora can be made using many ingredients like onion, potato, paneer, cauliflower, or like in this case, chicken! They’re a bit like Indian chicken nuggets (but much more flavorful, crispy, and juicy than your run-of-the-mill chicken nugget). Where does this recipe come from? This delicious recipe originally comes from India. It is a popular street food in India and Pakistan. Is Chicken Pakora an appetizer or main dish? Most of the time, Chicken Pakora is served as an appetizer or snack (however, in our case, we thought it was so good, we ate ..read more

Inspiration for this Chicken Dish We’re big fans of Chicken Florentine which comes from Florence, Italy. It basically refers to a dish using seared chicken and simmered in a cream-based sauce with wilted spinach. This is our spin on the dish and though that bacon and mushrooms would be the perfect addition. How to make Creamy Garlic Chicken with Bacon & Mushrooms The biggest tip for this recipe is to flatten out the chicken using a tenderizer. This lets you cook the chicken completely through in an expedited manner and allows for perfect caramelization of the chicken (known as the Maillard ..read more

If you think you’ve got this and don’t need any tips, you can jump straight to the recipe here but otherwise, keep reading for valuable suggestions and FAQs. Inspiration for this Pineapple Coconut Cheesecake So we picked up a pineapple to make our recent recipe, Filipino Pork Adobo with Pineapple which obviously required using pineapple. However, we ended up with the other half of the pineapple sitting on the counter and we wondered what to make with it. That’s when we decided to make some type of tropic dessert. We first thought pineapple upside down cake but then thought, nah that’s already ..read more

What does adobo mean? “Adobo” is Spanish (comes from “adobar”) and can mean “sauce”, “seasoning”, or “marinade.” What is the national dish of the Philippines? The national dish of the Philippines is adobo! That’s why we decided to take on this delicious recipe challenge and try to make it ourselves. In the end, we loved the resulting dish and will definitely be making it again sometime soon. Where does Adobo come from? We don’t know the exact origins of adobo. However, we do know some parts. It reportedly was introduced to the Philippines from local travelers around the year 3,000 BC. Sto ..read more

Inspiration for this Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread recipe At GradFood, we’re all about mixing and matching different recipes to create new and unique flavors. You’ve probably tried lemon poppy seed cupcakes before. And you’ve definitely tried zucchini bread before. Both are delicious recipes on their own so we figured, why not combine them into one amazing recipe?! This recipe marries the moist texture from zucchini bread with the bright flavors from lemon poppy seed. The end product is a sweet but light lemon zucchini bread which is sure to impress your brunch guests or serve as a fun ..read more

What makes this dish Mediterranean? This broccoli pesto chicken pasta recipe is bursting with fresh, vibrant, and delicious Mediterranean ingredients. It calls for: Kalamata olives Sundried tomatoes (and cherry tomatoes) A delicious pesto made in part with blanched broccoli Olive oil (we used some that Zoe’s mom made for us from olives from the South of France) Lemon Red onion Garlic Artichoke hearts Basically, all the best Tuscan flavors in one flavor-packed meal! What is the Mediterranean diet? As we’ve mentioned before, we don’t subscribe to a single restrictive diet. However, we like to ..read more

Mediterranean Diet Salad That’s right, for those of you trying to follow a Mediterranean diet, this Bitchin’ Sauce Mezze Salad will be perfect for you! Here’s why this needs to be your next meal: Easy to Make: You can whip this up in no time. The only things that actually require cooking are the onions and mushrooms. Nutritious: This recipe uses fresh, healthy vegetables like olives, sundried tomatoes, garlic mushrooms, etc. It’s the perfect way to sneak in a healthy meal and leave you feeling GREAT afterwards. Delicious: This is actually more like first and foremost. All the flavors blend tog ..read more