I can't tell you how many times my InstantPot has saved me for dinner. All too often, I'll look up from my computer at 7pm and realize I haven't even thought about what we are going to eat! This … [Read more...]
Classic Shrimp Scampi
A few years ago, I realized that the concept of what I know as Classic Shrimp Scampi is kind of an American one. To Americans, Shrimp Scampi is shrimp cooked in butter and typically served over pasta. … [Read more...]
One Pot Jamaican Curry Chicken and Potatoes
Note: I was sent an 11-Inch NanoBond Skillet from Hestan Culinary in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. Before I get to this awesome recipe for One Pot Jamaican Curry Chicken and … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork
I have used Butcher Box (note: affiliate link) for a while now, and love the quality of the meat and seafood they offer. I tend to switch up what comes in my boxes so I can work with different cuts. … [Read more...]
Easy Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine Alfredo is essentially glorified mac and cheese (or more accurately, mac and cheese is a less glamorous fettuccine alfredo). I had a craving for some fettuccine alfredo on one of the … [Read more...]
Crunchy Noodle Salad
Note: I was sent coupons from Nasoya in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. Despite working from home for nearly a year now, I feel like I have less time to cook! I have a feeling I'm … [Read more...]
Soup Joumou (Haitian Beef and Squash Soup)
Happy New Year! There are a bunch of traditional dishes around the world to help usher in a new year. In past years, I've shared a Black Eyed Peas Hash, Black Eyed Peas with Collard Greens, and a … [Read more...]
Coconut Curry Lentil Chickpea Bowls with Kale
I really love receiving cookbooks for review, especially when they are filled with recipes that are both intriguing and simple to make. Since I received a copy of The "I Love My Instant Pot" … [Read more...]
Freezable Breakfast Burritos
Ironically, I've been having a hard time getting into a cooking groove during this pandemic. Even though I'm now home basically ALL the time, my job seems to have gotten even busier, and I'm in the … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Puttanesca Pork Ragu
I think fall cooking might be my favorite kind of cooking. I love comfort food meals that make the whole house smell good! And anything I can put over pasta is guaranteed to be a winning recipe in my … [Read more...]
Homemade Pierogis
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...]
Pan Fried Salmon with Brown Lentils, Cherry Tomatoes, and Basil
Note: I was sent a PDF copy of Beach House Dinners: Simple, Summer-Inspired Meals for Entertaining Year-Round by chef Lei Shishak in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. I think we … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Lamb in Zesty Lemon Sauce
 Note: I was sent a copy of The Greek Slow Cooker for review. Opinions are mine alone. It's been quite a while since I posted. Since sheltering-in-place became our new normal in Philadelphia, I've … [Read more...]
Lemon Orzo with Crab and Herbs
NOTE: I received a copy of The Everything Mediterranean Instant Pot® Cookbook: 300 Recipes for Healthy Mediterranean Meals―Made in Minutes by Kelly Jaggers in order to write this post. Opinions are … [Read more...]
Creamy Chicken Paprikash Over Buttered Egg Noodles
Comfort food can take on many forms, but generally, comfort food seems to always have a bit of nostalgia attached to it. Foods from my childhood have become some of my favorite adult comfort foods, … [Read more...]