Did you know that February is Hot Breakfast Month? If your schedule is anything like mine, the closest you get to a hot breakfast on a week day is instant oatmeal. So why not switch up a weeknight … [Read more...]
Steamed Mussels in Saffron Broth
I am so excited to share this dish for Steamed Mussels in Saffron Broth with you for a few reasons: I love mussels and am always looking for a new recipe to add to my rotation This recipe … [Read more...]
Fish with Bacon Tomato Butter
I know you're probably not going to believe me on this, but this recipe for Fish with Bacon Tomato Butter is a Cooking Light recipe. Bacon? Butter? Yup. Still Cooking Light. Everything in moderation, … [Read more...]
Slow-Baked Chicken Thighs w/ Tomato, Fennel & Lemon
I am a huge fan of quick and easy meals, or "set it and forget it" meals -- when I come home after work, I want to eat within 45 minutes of being home! But, on Sundays IÂ have the time to experience … [Read more...]
Shrimp Rotini with Arugula Pesto
We are in that weird beginning-of-fall/end-of-summer phase right now, where the weather can be anywhere from 50-80 degrees. So my weeknight dinners are just as random. I keep going in between comfort … [Read more...]
Margherita Pan Pizza
The September Issue of Cooking Light has a super yummy looking pizza on the front. The pizza shown was a Deep Dish Mushroom and Onion Pizza but the photo made me think of pan pizzas I used to love as … [Read more...]
Eggplant & Portobello Pasta #BeerLoversHH
I love cooking with beer, I've used it a lot in past recipes -- everything from Beer-Steamed Clams and Mussels to Pumpkin Spice Bread. So this new cookbook is right up my alley! The Ultimate Beer … [Read more...]
Farfalle with Sun-Dried Tomato and Scallion Cream
Almost every Sunday night, my boyfriend and I have pasta for dinner. We typically just have spaghetti or rigatoni with meat sauce. I make the sauce in huge batches and freeze it for later use. Last … [Read more...]
Spicy Flank Steak Tacos with Watermelon Salsa
When I first spotted this recipe in the August issue of Cooking Light, I knew I wanted to make it. I have never used watermelon in a savory recipe before and it sounded like a perfect summer dinner! … [Read more...]
Grilled Saffron Rack of Lamb
I love the flavor that grilling adds to a recipe but I struggle with grilling protein to the correct temperature. This means we sometimes end up with dry, chewy and overcooked food or, even worse, … [Read more...]
Pasta Rustica with Smoked Mozzarella
If you follow my Facebook page, you may have seen that my recipe for Wild Mushroom Truffled Pizza Topped with a Runny Egg won a recipe contest hosted by Cooking Planit and sponsored by Formaggio … [Read more...]
Hazelnut-Mocha Banana Smoothie
I am trying to get into the habit of making (and wanting) smoothies for breakfast. They are so simple to make and work great for meals on the go. My boyfriend is a huge fan of green smoothies, where … [Read more...]
Open-Faced Salmon and Avocado BLTs
Salmon, avocado, and bacon... what's not to love? This recipe is perfect for nights that you just need to whip something up quickly with little effort. Although I will warn you, it's not exactly an … [Read more...]
Farro Berry and Walnut Salad
This recipe from Cooking Light is actually supposed to be a side dish. But I thought this Farro Berry and Walnut Salad would make a great summer lunch! I have been looking for something that can be … [Read more...]
Grilled Octopus Salad
A while back, I was given the opportunity to visit Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse. Naturally, I jumped at the chance. Davio's has been a staple in the Philadelphia food scene for a while now. … [Read more...]