Cooking in Grad School

Just a PhD student who loves to cook

[foodffs]

RAINBOW FROSTED CUPCAKES

Really nice recipes. Every hour.

Show me what you cooked!

[burrsquee]

It’s pretty AND tasty (I’m sure). *emails this to Pants*

[kurlikooking]

looks like a much easier way to get three colors into a pipping bag!

[kurlikooking]

Kurli takes on: a cooking class!  Had a chance to visit Minnesota this past weekend and met up with my good friend and old roomie Devan for a cooking class! She helps out at a place called Kitchen Window and we were able to take a class. It was all about making different sauces. Top photo shows vinagrettes, homemade mayonaise based dressings, and things like hollandaise. Middle photo is some vegetable purees and a pan sauce covered steak! All of the food was amazing, the chef was super friendly and helpful, and they even give you a recipe booklet at the end to bring home. Made two of the sauces for my family and they were a huge success. If you have the chance to take a class there, I would highly recommend it. Thank you compscibarbie, for the wonderful Friday night activity! 

[rosannapansino]

Mario Kart 8 Koopa Shell Cake Pops - Video [ LINK ]

[kurlikooking]

alright I would actually consider making cake pops if I could make these....

[kurlikooking]

White pepper grinder and salt grinder join good old black pepper grinder for ALL THE SPICES

[amroyounes]

Cheat sheets for easier cooking!

[decertatio]

maeglinstark

[kurlikooking]

This past Sunday I decided I wanted cupcakes. So I found this recipe and decided to make them.

Recipe made 24 and I didn't notice so my lab mates received cupcakes this week but they were very good and only 5 WW points! (which for a dessert isn't so bad). They do require lots of bowls though. A stand mixer would be preferable, but a hand mixer worked just fine for me.

[kurlikooking]

(yes I disappeared again. sorry about that. gonna give this another shot)

Risotto with Fresh Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes, and Basil

I have never made real risotto before and decided to give it a try. While it is a lot of stirring, oh man was this recipe worth every bit of effort. I roasted the tomatoes for a little extra flavor and used pearl mozzarella. Instantly a new favorite. Only 10 WW points (fairly decent for dinner) and the serving size listed is actually filling!

Will be adding this to my recipe rotation for sure. Even the leftovers (not quite as creamy as day of) are delicious!

[sarcastic-sanity]

HOW TO COOK THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF PASTA:

1. Pour out how much you think you need.

2. Wrong.

[kurlikooking]

12th Doctor Premier Party! BBQ Pork Sliders (gotta love using up leftovers that otherwise would have gone uneaten), Pizza Bites, and Cowboy Dip in the baby crockpot!

Definitely a hit with the guests, as you can see by the second photo!

[kurlikooking]

Hold the phone. Delicious, easy steak dinner coming your way. Beef Filets with Red Wine and Roasted Veggie Fries was everything I hoped it would be and more. Used a slightly cheaper cut of meat than what was called for but I don't think that was a compromise on flavor. The way to make the vegetables was so easy but so good! Definitely give this one a try!

[kurlikooking]

Lunch for the Week: Farmer’s Market Pasta Salad with Parmesan Dressing

Made this with roasted veggies. Turned the zucchini too mushy so maybe not the best plan, but the peppers were good! The dressing is delicious and the peaches were a surprisingly lovely addition. Gotta make more savory things with fruit.

Best part is that this made plenty for the whole week and keeps great in the fridge.

[kurlikooking]

I’m back! Sorry for being away so long. Fell into a funk of old recipes that I felt didn’t need posting. but…… Look at this! Prosciutto and Fontina-Stuffed Chicken Breast with an Apple Salad. How gorgeous does that look! and man alive was it tasty. have some other cool recipes planned so stay tuned ;)

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[chappellandtheroans]

HOW DO YOU DO THIS?! I WANT TO DO THIS. 

[thesassycat]

It’s literally showing you how to do it

[kurlikooking]

The tapping the cookie on the counter technique is very interesting

[symphonyofawesomeness]

[latinarebels]

pa que sepan!

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x

[calzonebetrayal]

This speaks to me.

[kurlikooking]

I was maybe a little naughty for breakfast this morning. Saw this video last night and couldn't not make it! French toast with caramelized bananas! Also it took all of maybe 10 minutes.

[kateoplis]

NY Magazine: 50 Runny, Yummy, Crumbly Cheeses to Eat Now

[photos: Bobby Doherty]