If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you might have picked up on my obsession with pumpkin and butternut squash. I attempt to limit my gourd intake to the September and October months, but … [Read more...]
Chicken Marsala Ravioli with Spinach and Mushrooms
I am a pasta addict. I love it. I will never ever be carb free because I don't want to know what life is like without pasta. I am a huge fan of fresh pasta because 1. I personally think it tastes … [Read more...]
Curry Clay Pot Chicken
I was recently sent a clay pot from Romertopf to try out and review. Cooking in a clay pot is something I never really thought about, or even considered. You just cook your meal in a clay pot which … [Read more...]
Slow-Roasted Salmon with Baby Bok Choy and Coconut Rice
Tuesday I received one of my most anticipated ingredients (aside from tomatoes, can’t wait!!) from my CSA share: Fuyo Shumi, or Baby Bok Choy.  I am absolutely in love with this vegetable. It’s just a … [Read more...]
Gemelli with Yellow Squash Zucchini and Basil
One of my favorite parts of the CSA share is having a plethora of zucchini and summer squash at my disposal. I love these ingredients with a simple pasta, so I was happy to come across a Martha … [Read more...]
Ratatouille
With the influx of vegetables in my life from my CSA, I am swimming in quite a large amount of highly perishable produce. So to preserve (and use) a bunch of my CSA veggies, I decided to try my first … [Read more...]
Seared Chicken with Avocado Salsa
I have inexplicably been picking up an avocado each and every time I buy groceries. I didn't have a recipe for the avocados, I just kept buying them. I guess my subconscious really wanted one. So I … [Read more...]
Grilled Duck with Warm Mushroom Salad and Truffle Vinaigrette
Happy Memorial Day weekend! Grilling is synonymous with Memorial Day in my mind, so I was so happy to receive a Grilling Cookbook from Cooking Light a few days ago. The cookbook: Cooking Light Way to … [Read more...]
Lobster Mac and Cheese
I have wanted to make Lobster Mac and Cheese for the longest time. So when I was having a crummy week, I thought it would be the perfect pick-me up. (I treat myself really well, don't I?) Continental, … [Read more...]
Shrimp Florentine Pasta
My boyfriend is allergic to shrimp. And I swear knowledge of this allergy makes me inexplicably crave shrimp. All. The. Time. So I wait for weekdays to make shrimp as much as my little heart desires. … [Read more...]
Korean-Style Beef Tacos
Tacos are one of my go-to's for a quick weeknight meal. However, there's only so many nights you can make traditional tacos before you start craving some new flavors. Cooking Light's Korean-Style Beef … [Read more...]
Spicy Moroccan Chicken Skewers
I know, I know. I really need to up my chicken recipes. Cooking Light must realize this too because they had a recipe for Spicy Moroccan Chicken Skewers that I couldn't pass up. The original recipe … [Read more...]
Lobster Ravioli with Saffron Cream Sauce
Everyone needs a quick but really impressive meal in their cooking arsenal. My go-to is usually ravioli; it cooks in a few minutes and all you really have to do is make an awesome sauce. You can … [Read more...]
Cumin Spiced Fish Tacos with Avocado Mango Salsa
With Cinco de Mayo this past weekend, I couldn't stop thinking about making some kind of Mexican-themed meal this weekend. So I was pretty excited when my boyfriend suggested Fish Tacos on Sunday. My … [Read more...]
Rigatoni with Halibut Tomato and Basil
This recipe for Rigatoni with Halibut Tomato and Basil is loosely adapted from Marc Vetri's cookbook, Rustic Italian Food. Last Friday, I went to Vetri for the first time. And it was hands down the … [Read more...]
