When I first started to really cook – this was the first recipe that I attempted: Real Simple’s Cheddar Chicken. I liked it because it sounded simple (a tribute to the magazine, obviously), there were no vegetables involved and the picture looked delicious. Those were different times, back then. I shied away from slicing onions, adding tomatoes, experimenting with flavors outside of my comfort zone. Now I have a different appreciation for ingredients in general and I try to honor a {Read More}