Thomas Duer 6/2/25 Thomas Duer 6/2/25

TAVERNA SALAD

Here's a quick and delicious take on a Greek taverna salad!

Thomas Duer 5/19/25 Thomas Duer 5/19/25

CHERRY TOMATO & WHITE BEAN SALAD

Here's a very quick weeknight salad recipe for the summer!

Thomas Duer 5/12/25 Thomas Duer 5/12/25

TURKEY-RICOTTA MEATBALLS

I made this one on Friday and got a good grade from picky Art. I made it with a side of rice.

Thomas Duer 5/5/25 Thomas Duer 5/5/25

CALEB’S CHOPS

Another pork chop recipe, this time from Trainer Caleb!

Thomas Duer 4/28/25 Thomas Duer 4/28/25

HONEY-HABANERO PORK CHOPS WITH CARROTS

Here is a weeknight pork chop recipe from NYT Cooking. I just bought some chops from Costco, so it caught my eye.

Thomas Duer 4/21/25 Thomas Duer 4/21/25

LEMON HUMMUS PASTA

Here's a fast, easy weeknight pasta recipe!

Thomas Duer 4/14/25 Thomas Duer 4/14/25

A DEDUCTIBLE DESSERT

Maybe you wrapped everything up weeks ago. Or maybe—like me—you’ve heroically chosen to procrastinate until the very last legally allowed minute, fueled by equal parts denial and caffeine. Either way, you’ve earned a little reward for your efforts. So here it is: one dessert, one victory, one deliciously deductible moment of joy!

Thomas Duer 4/7/25 Thomas Duer 4/7/25

LEMONY MUSHROOM PASTA

Who doesn’t love a quick pasta recipe? Art gave it an A++!

Thomas Duer 3/31/25 Thomas Duer 3/31/25

ONE-PAN ROASTED FISH WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

Who doesn’t love a one-pan dish? We love this recipe for those times you don’t want to clean up!

Thomas Duer 3/24/25 Thomas Duer 3/24/25

ASPARAGUS FETA PASTA

This week’s recipe is great and full of greens for the Spring!

Thomas Duer 3/17/25 Thomas Duer 3/17/25

SPICED PEA STEW WITH YOGURT

Here's a vegetarian recipe from NYT Cooking that has a Persian flare!

Thomas Duer 3/10/25 Thomas Duer 3/10/25

MAPLE-BAKED SALMON

Here is a quick fish recipe for Lent, if you happen to observe it.

Thomas Duer 3/3/25 Thomas Duer 3/3/25

CHARLIE BIRD’S FARRO SALAD

This one is borrowed from the Barefoot Contessa! A yummy salad that’s great for lunch!

Thomas Duer 2/24/25 Thomas Duer 2/24/25

SMASHED KEBAB WITH CUCUMBER YOGURT

Who doesn’t love a kebab wrapped in a warm pita or surrounded by a bed of rice?!

Thomas Duer 2/17/25 Thomas Duer 2/17/25

BEANS, GREENS, & GRAINS

Here is another quinoa recipe for the week from NYT Cooking!

Thomas Duer 2/10/25 Thomas Duer 2/10/25

VEGAN MUSHROOM SOUP

After Pittsburgh’s brief warm weather tease, it’s clear that the cold weather is here a bit longer—so why not embrace it with a comforting, hearty bowl of goodness? Inspired by Live Eat Learn's original recipe, this soup is your perfect excuse to slow down and savor the season.