With Thanksgiving behind us, I was ready to get in the holiday spirit and wanted to incorporate eggnog into a baked treat; the flavor of eggnog translates so well into dessert! These Eggnog … [Read more...]
Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce
My house is filled with pomegranates and pomegranate arils. Being a food blogger is tough :) Thanksgiving is tomorrow, so I wanted to share a recipe for one of my favorite … [Read more...]
Pomegranate Olive Oil Cake
I love love love pomegranates. The burst of tanginess is awesome in both sweet and savory dishes. It is once again pomegranate season (the season runs from ~October through ~January), so I am … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu
This Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu is the ultimate comfort food and is perfect for busy fall weeknights! It is definitely feeling like fall in Philadelphia now. The days are getting shorter, and … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken
I am always looking for a new and different slow cooker meal. I personally could eat a tomato-based sauce with meat over rice, pasta, polenta, you-name-it every day. My husband would prefer something … [Read more...]
Tapenade
Last weekend, friends of mine invited us to an awesome Scotch tasting. They had recently visited Islay and brought back some for us to try as well! Each Scotch was paired with a bite of food to bring … [Read more...]
Apple Butter Swirled Gingerbread Bars
Note: I was sent a Glass 3 Qt Baking Dish with Lid, Glass 2 Qt Baking Dish with Lid, Brownie Spatula, and Illuminating Digital Hand Mixer from OXO. All opinions are my own. September is … [Read more...]
Raspberry Pocket Cookies (Himbeerdasche)
Note: I was sent a review copy of Dutch Treats: Heirloom Recipes from Farmhouse Kitchens I live in Philadelphia, and a one of the largest influences on our local food is definitely Pennsylvania Dutch … [Read more...]
Blueberry Pie Sundaes
I have a pretty intense sweet tooth; in my mind, dinner isn't finished until I've had dessert! I do try to limit how many times a week I actually do have dessert after dinner, but sometimes you just … [Read more...]
Irish Brown Bread & Review of Mockmill Grain Mill
Note: I was sent the Mockmill Grain Mill for review. All opinions are mine alone. I have dabbled in bread-making for this blog before. I've made beer bread, sourdough bread, soda bread, and even … [Read more...]
Blackberry Syrup & Watermelon Blackberry Granita
Today (July 22nd), Ball brand is hosting it's sixth annual Can-It-Forward Day. (You may recall my last post on Can-It-Forward Day, where I canned on my own for the very first time to make salsa.) … [Read more...]
Chicken Chilaquiles Casserole
My fiance is obsessed with leftovers. For whatever reason, he seems to think that most food tastes better the second time around. So I typically make a few more servings than we need so that he has … [Read more...]
Shrimp Barley Bowl with Tomato Radish Salad
I have been doing my best to pack myself lunches for work. One of my favorite "lunch meals" is a bowl (either rice or another grain) topped with veggies and a protein. My latest creation, this Shrimp … [Read more...]
Carrot Ginger Soup
Like much of the east coast, Philadelphia got hit with a blizzard last weekend. Which meant I had a whole weekend to make a bunch of meals, like this Carrot Ginger Soup! This Carrot Ginger Soup … [Read more...]
Cocoa Almond Pretzel Crust Brownies
Salty-sweet combinations are just. The best. My favorite involve chocolate; the saltiness really enhances the chocolate flavor! These Brownies are an absolutely delicious salty-sweet combo. The … [Read more...]
