Polpettes, or meatballs, are one of the easiest dishes to make, enjoy and modify. You can put just about anything, and I do mean everything, into them. Turkey & Sausage Meatballs with carrots or Baked Pierogi Meatball Bruschetta are two of Sayani’s creations that are will make your mouth water just reading along with the simple directions and heavenly photographs.

Whether you spell it with one “t” or two, to me omelettes are one of those incredibly satisfying dishes that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. I first attempted the perfect omelette in 7th grade Home Ec., and I still the use the techniques I learned then to this day. I love how cheap and hearty omelettes are too, and the endless list of fillings you can incorporate (i.e. whatever you have in the fridge). Every omelette I make has 3 basic components: a herb or spice, …

The Johnsonville Press Daily Edition
Today’s Submission by: Sayani Das Chaudhuri
1. Internet Pick of the Day: The Hottest (Nude) Ladies in the History of Painting
Personally I think Gustav Klimt’s rendering of naked bitties is a cut above the rest, but you can decide for yourself.

2. Quote of the Day:
“Personal happiness lies in knowing that life is not a check-list of acquisition or achievement. Your qualifications, your CV, are not your life, though you will meet many people of my age and older who confuse the two. Life is difficult, and complicated, …

The Johnsonville Press Daily Edition
Today’s Submission by: Sayani Das Chaudhuri
1. Artist of the Day:
Alex Beard is an abstract painter and puzzle maker who focuses on shapes and colors in a way that Picasso flourished at. His Impossible Puzzles collection of jigsaw puzzles with ridiculously novel shapes are fun to do and wonderful to look at.

2. Fatty Nom Nom Dish of the Day:
A friend of a friend of mine made these on Super Bowl Sunday:
Deep Fried Stout Beer Cupcakes
3. DIY Project(s) of the Day:
If you like making things as much as …

Sayani’s love for baking is evident in her newest creations. Follow Sayani through three delicious recipes that will bring an aroma unlike any other into your home.

While most are dubious to mussels they are not as scary as they look; they are healthy, savory, tender, and sweet. These two succulent recipes are sure to satisfy mussel newbies and all-time lovers. Sayani’s recipes are easy to make and alter without sacrificing flavors. Mussels are sure to become your newest favorite dish.

Although small, finger foods make a great impression at parties where you want to showcase wine or cocktails. The convenience of the recipes below is that they can all be made ahead, modified to suit your taste (or the contents of your refrigerator), and the recipes can be doubled without hurting the prep time too much. Personally, I like appetizers because of their informal nature and easy clean up too.

While plantains are more famous in the tropical areas of the world, they are widely available at your local supermarket and pretty inexpensive too. The starchy nature of these fruits from the genus Musa will remind you of potatoes, and plantains can often be substituted for them in recipes. Latin America has invented numerous side dishes with plantains, and if you ever venture out to a Mexican restaurant, be sure to get their caramelized plantains with a side of fresh cream, or tostones, which are double fried plantain patties. My …

Manchurian Chicken

With over 1 billion people in India, it’s not surprising how abundant and varying Indian cuisine is. After my visit there this summer it’s apparent that every district of India has invented their own type of samosa, their own chicken tikka masala, all with varying degrees of spice.

Now that we live in Colorado, people tend to ask Michael and I what we miss about New Jersey. Without hesitation, the first thing that leaps from my lips is. . .the PIZZA.