This recipe came from my sister, Rachel, and it's now the only way I make meatballs.  Take a look at the meatball recipe and click through for the homemade sauce to go along with them. 

Ok so I promised that Levain's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies would be next.  I haven't even tried them yet but I can already tell they will be insane.  I made two batches - one with just raisins, and another with semi sweet chocolate chips and blue M&Ms for my best friend who is expecting a baby boy :).   I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I know I will! 

I love LEVAIN Bakery.  They are my rare treat and I've always wanted to try to make these "world famous, deliciously decadent cookies" on my own.  They were my post-marathon indulgence (I ate 4 - oatmeal chip, dark chocolate cookie, chocolate walnut and peanut butter) literally in one day.  I love these so much I don't trust myself to even go to their newest location mere blocks away on the Upper East Side.  So I made them myself.  I'll keep working on the recipe, but they came out prettyyy fine.  Next up: Levain's Oatmeal Chip. 

I have no comment except that this is f*cking delicious. 

Another made up recipe incorporating my favorite Fly by Jing Sichuan chili crisp.  I've never actually cooked with artichoke hearts so it was fun to test things out. I don't often cook meat at home, and these served as a hearty, filling plant-based side dish.  Did you know they are packed with fiber and protein?