During these stay-at-home orders, there have been a few foods that I've been craving that I would order frequently from local restaurants. One of my biggest recent cravings was for Messina Social … [Read more...]
Creamy Chicken Paprikash Over Buttered Egg Noodles
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CreateCozyComfort #CollectiveBias Comfort food can take on many forms, but generally, comfort … [Read more...]
Italian Fig Cookies (Cuccidati)
Tomorrow, March 19th, is the Feast of St. Joseph, an important feast day in Italy or more specifically, Sicily. St. Joseph is particularly important to Sicilians, because he is credited with … [Read more...]
Dublin Coddle
I thoroughly dislike rainy, cold weather. The only perk of this crummy weather is the awesome comfort food that typically emerges from it! Dublin Coddle is one of those dishes. This slowly … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Coq Au Vin
When I first began learning to cook, Coq Au Vin was one of the first recipes I attempted to make. And boy, did I fail miserably. So I've stayed away from the recipe since -- I haven't tried to make it … [Read more...]
Lemony Broccoli Pasta
For whatever reason, I do not cook with broccoli. In fact, the last recipe I posted on my blog that included broccoli was in 2012! I don't exactly love broccoli, but I started feeling bad about … [Read more...]
Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd's Pie is one of my absolute favorite cold weather meals. It's really simple to make and has all the components of a solid meal, just stacked into a layered pie form! I like to … [Read more...]
Apricot and Raisin Rugelach
Note: I was sent a copy of AMERICAN COOKIE: The Snaps, Drops, Jumbles, Tea Cakes, Bars & Brownies That We Have Loved for Generations for review. Opinions are mine alone. Every cookie recipe has a … [Read more...]
Cacio e Pepe (Cheese and Pepper Pasta)
Note: This is a sponsored post, powered by BrandBacker. I was sent samples of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese to make this post. Opinions are mine alone. Some ingredients are so wonderful, that you don't … [Read more...]
Pasta with Roasted Romanesco and Capers
Romanesco is an intriguing little veggie. I don't come across it terribly often, but when I do, I love using it in recipes like this recipe for Pasta with Roasted Romanesco and … [Read more...]
Grilled Fennel with Parmesan
I don't think you can ever have too many side dishes to rotate for different dinner combinations. One of my favorite ingredients is fennel. When raw, it has a nice anise (licorice) flavor with … [Read more...]
Grilled Caprese Polenta Rounds
Have you ever purchased an ingredient at the supermarket that you have no clue how you're going to end up using it? Months ago, I purchased a tube of prepared polenta and honestly just forgot I even … [Read more...]
Grilled Lamb Pita Pockets
I've mentioned before that once warmer weather is here, I make it a priority to use my grill instead of my oven/stovetop. It keeps the temperature down in my house, and it's super easy to grill! Plus, … [Read more...]
Homemade Maraschino Cherries
Note: I was sent Northwest Cherries in order to write this post. All opinions are mine alone. July is peak cherry season, which means I have A TON of cherries in my fridge! I was sent quite a few … [Read more...]
French Onion Soup
 Note: I was sent a box of Vidalia onions to make this post. Opinions are mine alone. When I first received a box of Vidalia onions, I knew I had to make French Onion Soup. The sweetness of the … [Read more...]
