Glamour: What four staples are always in your pantry or fridge?
Tieghan Gerard: A really good olive oil, dry pastas and rice, cheese, and avocados. I always have avocados in my fridge. I live next door to my parents, and during the holidays all of my siblings are here, so the amount of avocados we go through is insane. On any given day I probably have 12 on the counter and 12 in the fridge. If I’m making guacamole, I’m using, like, 10 avocados.
What do you listen to while cooking?
I love listening to business podcasts. I love to learn, and I tend to learn through podcasts. They are my favorite way to explore new things. I like listening to how people build their brands, product development, and things like that. I think I’ve gone through all of How I Built This, and I love The Skinny Confidential. I’m also a big fan of Armchair Expert.
What’s an edible impulse buy you can never resist?
I love dates. I eat them like candy.
What does comfort food mean to you?
It can mean so many different things. To me, it means foods that bring back really great memories, and that make you feel warm and cozy. A meal that you can really lean into and enjoy with your friends and family. I love warm foods, so to me, a comfort dish always has to be warm. It doesn’t necessarily need to be hearty or rich. I think that even simple roasted vegetables are a comforting part of a meal. I love anything that brings me back. Growing up, my mom would make really simple roasted chicken with rice, roasted broccoli, and bread on Sunday nights. To me, that’s a comfort meal because it brings back great memories.
What dish did you cook the most during the pandemic?
I made a lot of cozy meals during the pandemic—I did a lot of pastas with cheese, to be completely honest. I also made a lot of sheet-pan and one-skillet dinners using pantry staples since people weren’t going to the grocery store as often. One of my favorites is a chicken and orzo dish that’s made in one skillet with tons of dried or fresh herbs—whatever you have on hand. It’s really simple and flavorful.
What tool gets the most use in your kitchen?
Definitely my cast-iron skillet by Staub.
You’re one of eight siblings—what are your brothers’ and sisters’ favorite meals that you make?
Each sibling is different, but the all-around favorite currently is my penne alla vodka. Especially if I throw in some spicy pesto and make spicy pesto penne alla vodka. It’s a real family favorite. And when I throw in some Italian chicken or spicy Italian sausage, the boys are really happy.
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