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 Cooker Oxtail and Short Rib Stew
My slow cooker and I are good friends, although I'm pretty sure the slow cooker is bringing more to the relationship than me. I love coming home to a delicious smelling dinner after work that takes … [Read more...]
Arroz con Pollo
I love cookbooks with contributions from different chefs. It adds variety to the cookbook and recipes within it. I always end up having such trouble choosing what recipe to make from a collaborative … [Read more...]
Black Bean Brownies
So, I've avoided making this recipe for months. Seriously, MONTHS. Black bean brownies always sounded really um... not tasty... to me. This recipe is from a cookbook I received ages ago called … [Read more...]
Autumn Apple Salad with Cinnamon Honey Dijon Dressing
It's September which means apples are right in their prime season! Although apples are available year-round, most apples ripen in the August-October time frame. I've had a craving for apples ever … [Read more...]
Mushroom and Sausage Ragu with Creamy Polenta
With the weather starting to cool off a bit, I had a hankering for something a little more hearty that I could still prepare on a weeknight. This recipe from Cooking Light incorporates mushrooms and … [Read more...]
From Garden to Glass — Guest Post
Hi all! I'm happy to introduce Chris from HealthSmartLiving.com! His blog is filled with tips on hydroponic gardening, healthy cooking, juicing and overall nutritious recipes. His website even … [Read more...]
Vietnamese Noodle Soup (Pho)
I had a hankering for pho this week so I figured I would try to make it! This at-home recipe has a bit of a darker broth but boy does it taste good! I found this recipe on Food Network and was … [Read more...]
Blackberry Black Tea Coconut Ice Cream
I have been meaning to review this really yummy tea for quite a while now. I blame my boyfriend; he swiped my can of The Republic of Tea's HiCAF Toasted Coconut Black Tea Bags and brought it to work … [Read more...]
Jerk Chicken with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
I have been in full on grilling mode recently. I can't seem to get enough of recipes made on the grill! So as the end of summer continues to creep closer, I am trying to get in all of the grilling I … [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...]
Sparkling Honey-Ginger Bourbon Lemonade
When I have friends coming to visit, I like to make a batch of cocktails beforehand so that I have a pre-made refreshment to serve. Lemonade-based drinks are a favorite of mine: I've made a … [Read more...]
Charred Corn Salad with Basil and Tomatoes #WhatAGrillWants
Grilled corn is one of my absolute favorite foods of summer. There is just nothing like a cob of sweet corn charred over a grill. Mmm. But as much as I love a simple corn on the cob, sometimes I need … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Bourbon Peach Barbecue Sauce
Summer months are just meant for barbecue. And not just barbecued foods on the grill; your slow cooker can make some mean pulled pork for you as well! This recipe for Pulled Pork with Bourbon Peach … [Read more...]
