This weekend, my fiancĂ© went fishing with a friend and his friend's father. They had quite a successful trip, and came home with a ton of Rockfish! Rockfish, also known as striped bass, is a mild … [Read more...]
One-Pot Chicken with Lemon & Rosemary
I am kind of obsessed with Zwilling JA Henckel's knife of the month. It became my favorite knife overnight! The ZWILLING Pro 8" Ultimate Serrated Chef's Knife lives up to its name. This bad boy can be … [Read more...]
Crispy Trout with Warm Parsley-Caper Vinaigrette
I'm in another busy period of work, so expect a lot of quick weeknight dinner meals! Seafood is always a favorite quick meal of mine, and this recipe from Cooking Light's latest issue is ready in no … [Read more...]
Grilled Citrus Salmon
 This post is #sponsored by LongHorn Steakhouse. All opinions are my own. With summer in full swing, it's time to get grilling! As I've mentioned before, I unfortunately do not have any outdoor space … [Read more...]
Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps
I am a carb fanatic -- I'd eat pasta with some day-old bread every single day if I could. But on really hot summer days, sometimes you need something that feels lighter while still filling you up. … [Read more...]
Grilled Shrimp on Sugarcane with Coconut Rum Glaze
I live in an apartment that has no outdoor space, so we clearly do not have access to a grill, which is causing me to only want grilled food! Luckily, I have a grill pan so I can get my fix, and I've … [Read more...]
Fish Tacos and How to Use a Fillet Knife
This month, Zwilling sent me a fun challenge: use a fillet knife. Â June's knives of the month are boning and fillet knives, so Zwilling sent me their ZWILLING Pro 7" Fillet Knife to try out. I have … [Read more...]
New Jersey Style Loco Moco
One of my favorite cookbooks is Love and Olive Oil's Breakfast for Dinner. (I did a post highlighting their Huevos Rancheros Tacos a while back.) So it's probably not surprising that I make a few … [Read more...]
Quick Meatball and Pasta Bake
Most Sunday nights in my house are Pasta Night. Typically, we just thaw a batch of homemade tomato sauce from the freezer to mix in with the pasta, but I am all out of my tomato sauce at the moment! … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Saucy Chicken Over Rice
This Slow Cooker Saucy Chicken Over Rice is one of my favorite go-to recipes, so I was really surprised to find that I hadn't shared it on my blog yet! My fiance is a runner, so I tend to make … [Read more...]
Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry
I have been having a crazy couple of weeks, so despite cooking a bunch of weeknight-friendly meals, I haven't had much of a chance to write any posts to share those recipes! This one is too tasty to … [Read more...]
Tortilla Crusted Fish with Strawberry Avocado Salsa #strawberrymonth
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...]
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...]
Virtual Mad Men Finale Party – Steak in the Pan with Butter, Potatoes au Gratin, and a Perfect Manhattan
This Sunday is the beginning of the end of Mad Men. Sniffle. I have been a huge fan of the show for years and am sad to see it end. But that doesn't mean I can't still throw a little party of my own … [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...]
