I fell in love with this recipe for Chilled Raspberry Shooters initially just on the photo; they are so pretty! The original recipe from Taste of Home is actually more of a savory dish but one of the … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2012
Strawberries with Chocolate Cream
Valentines Day has come early to I Can Cook That! Ok, not really. I made them for a party recently, but they would be perfect for a Valentines Day dessert, or with your coffee in the morning! I found … [Read more...]
Mussels in White Wine Garlic Sauce
It's very rare that I make a meal without some kind of goal in mind. I'm not terribly creative, so I usually do at least some research before making a meal: read a magazine, google a recipe, ask a … [Read more...]
Goat Cheese Stuffed Lamb Burgers
Oh yes, you read that correctly. A delicious grilled lamb burger, with goat cheese inside. I have been craving Goat Cheese Stuffed Lamb Burgers for a good week now and finally managed to find ground … [Read more...]
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
So I realized today that this post for Homemade Macaroni and Cheese is my 200th! How crazy is that? Okay, back to your regular programing... time for an awesome recipe for Homemade Macaroni and … [Read more...]
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Who honestly doesn’t love crab stuffed mushrooms? Little bite sized bits of happiness: mushroom, crab meat, cheese, and crunchy bread crumbs. I always have my fingers crossed that these party staples … [Read more...]
Caprese Tomato Bites
I know, I know. It's January. What the heck am I doing posting a Caprese recipe? I had a craving for a Caprese salad and I can't bring myself to buy large tomatoes so out of season. Cherry tomatoes … [Read more...]
Angel Hair Pasta with Mussels in a Red Pepper Sauce
I'm on a slight mussel kick at the moment. I can't stop thinking about Eulogy's beer mussels, Bona Cucina's mussels in white wine, and most recently, a mussels in red sauce I had back in college. I … [Read more...]
Thirty Minute “Paella”
I absolutely love paella: rice, saffron, seafood... what isn't to like? If I could, I'd eat this amazing dish once a week. Traditional paella takes a good hour at least to make, so it would be quite … [Read more...]
Double Chocolate Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting
We recently had a baby shower for one of my co-workers. She's a big chocolate fan, so I went in search of a super chocolately cupcake that I could make for the shower. Lauren's Latest had a great … [Read more...]
English Blackberry Pudding
Recipes can tell you a lot about the time period in which they were written. I have always been interested in how recipes change over time to meet tastes, availability and personal income. A few … [Read more...]
Stuffed Peppers
I have been a part of a food swap for about 6 months now, and I am already running low on ideas. As I was frantically looking for an idea, I realized no one had made stuffed peppers yet, win! Stuffed … [Read more...]
Homemade Pancake Mix
Now don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with store-bought pancake mix. However, are you aware of how easy it is to make your own at home? This recipe makes 16 pancakes; you can store the dry … [Read more...]
Liberté at Sofitel Philadelphia’s Chestnut Ravioli
I am lucky to live in such a food city. Everywhere around me, there are restaurants that deliver seemingly effortless food with beautiful presentation. Twice a year, center city hosts Restaurant Week, … [Read more...]
Champagne Risotto Primavera
I still have some prosecco sitting around after New Years Eve that I don't want to go to waste. It's already open so there's really no way to save it. I usually use leftover wine in my risotto, so why … [Read more...]
