I've been trying to use my Sundays to prepare better for the week ahead. I'm not exactly a master of food prep, but I am getting a handle on preparing a few meals (or parts of meals in some cases) … [Read more...]
Citrus Poppy Seed Pound Cake
My mom's birthday was earlier this week and I wanted to make her a treat to celebrate. She might be citrus' biggest fan, so I knew I had to incorporate a couple of citrus components into it. This … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Mango Chicken
I've mentioned before how awesome the Philadelphia food scene is, and it seems to only be getting better! One of the latest additions to the Philadelphia restaurant scene is Makhani, which just opened … [Read more...]
African Peanut Stew
African Peanut Stew (or Groundnut Stew) is a wonderfully hearty dish that originates in West Africa. Ingredients vary widely, but generally include a broth of ground peanuts and tomatoes with other … [Read more...]
Baked Cranberry Almond Brie Bites
I know that most of us are probably partied out. But it can never hurt to have some really great (and easy) party appetizer recipes on hand, like these Baked Cranberry Almond Brie Bites, … [Read more...]
Chewy Gingerbread Cookies
I'm hoping you'll allow me to post one more cookie recipe this season. These Chewy Gingerbread Cookies are too good to not post! Every year, my mom and I bake multiple cookie recipes to give to … [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...]
Shredded Chicken Salad
I'm trying to do more food prep on weekends for busy weekdays. Breakfasts are relatively easy; I make a batch of muffins and freeze the extras for future weeks, or make overnight oats or chia seed … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Chicken Orzo Soup
I feel like I've been baby-stepping my way into this recipe. I started by making a Pressure Cooker Whole "Rotisserie" Chicken, followed by Pressure Cooker Chicken Broth. So I'm taking it one step … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Khichuri (Bengali Red Lentil Risotto)
Note: I was sent a copy of Instant Indian: Classic foods from every region of India made easy in the Instant Pot for review. All opinions are mine alone. I really enjoy Indian recipes. I've dabbled a … [Read more...]
Chocolate Pumpkin Rugelach
I love the combination of chocolate and pumpkin together. So when I was trying to think of an update to a traditional cookie, my mind went right to these flavors, which brings me to this recipe for … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
Note: I was sent samples of PBfit in order to write this post. All opinions are mine alone. I try to do a few make ahead recipes when I have the time on my weekends to make weekdays a bit easier. I … [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...]
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
As someone who does her best to cook a bunch of meals over the weekends to eat during the week, my slow cooker is one of my most used appliances. I recently tried to move it into a closet to declutter … [Read more...]
Lamb and Roasted Cauliflower Stew with Harissa
It really takes me a while to adjust to colder weather. I feel like I'm always freezing! So a warm and hearty meal is a must this time of year, especially a soup or stew. This recipe for Lamb … [Read more...]
