May is National Strawberry Month! I have many a strawberry-filled recipe on my blog (like this recipe for Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes) but most are desserts. Strawberries are considerably more … [Read more...]
Honey Mustard Roasted Rainbow Carrots
Hooray for spring weather! As the days get warmer, the produce offerings also get better. It's the perfect time of year to experiment with more veggies! Door-to-Door Organics, a home … [Read more...]
Smoked Sausage with Rigatoni
Whew. I am having a crazy busy month, so unfortunately my cooking is suffering. I can never have too many weeknight meal options (ie. meals that can be on the table in 30 minutes or less) at my … [Read more...]
Curry Shrimp in Coconut Milk
Next week, many Philadelphia restaurants will be participating in Caribbean Cuisine Week. The week, held from April 8th - April 10th this year, helps raise funds to send over 700 high school … [Read more...]
Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Nests
Every Easter, my fiance's mom makes peanut butter nests for her sons to take home. They are made with chow mein noodles, mixed in a melted peanut butter sauce, shaped into little nests and topped with … [Read more...]
Sourdough Bread
I have made a couple of breads in the past, but never one that yielded a typical bread you'd use for sandwiches. For whatever reason, I've always been very intimidated by the whole bread making … [Read more...]
Green Pea Cookie Review
I have a serious sweet tooth. I feel like no meal is complete without dessert! So when a friend told me about a healthier cookie company that was raising funds on Kickstarter, I knew I had to check … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Coconut Cardamom Carrot Bread
Bob's Red Mill has been providing gluten-free flours, cereals, baking mixes, and grains for over 30 years. The company is so committed to it's gluten-free promise that they even have a separate … [Read more...]
Braised Chicken Thighs with Wild Rice Pilaf
This cold weather just won't let up, so my cravings for comfort foods keep on coming! This recipe for Braised Chicken Thighs with Wild Rice Pilaf comes from the March 2015 issue of Cooking Light. It … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Beef Ramen
So I've been feeling pretty crummy for the past few days. And I've been craving soups like crazy. One of my favorite options when I want a comforting meal is ramen, specifically Shio-style from Nom … [Read more...]
Spiked Mint Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate
Today (February 19) is National Chocolate Mint Day! With the cold temperatures across most of the U.S., I think we can all use a nice warm beverage to keep us toasty, and this is the perfect food … [Read more...]
Blue Rose Cocktail
I have never been one to shy away from sharing all of the awesomeness that the Philadelphia area has to offer. I am pretty darn proud of my city, especially when it comes to our rocking food and … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Last weekend, I made a ridiculous number of recipes. On Sunday, a friend and I got together to make a bunch of recipes that freeze well to stock our freezers for busy week … [Read more...]
Chicken Satay
I have been meaning to make this recipe forever; seriously, years. I don't know why it took me this long because it's a pretty easy recipe, but for some reason I kept putting it off. And boy do I … [Read more...]
Halibut with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes
I spent the last two weeks in total holiday mode. With my birthday, Christmas, and getting engaged all in the past couple of weeks, it's been one big celebratory meal! I've done very little cooking … [Read more...]
