One of my favorite new-ish shows is PBS’s No Passport Required with Marcus Samuelsson. Each episode explores the immigrant communities and food within different U.S. cities. There have only been 6 … [Read more...]
Mango Rum Kefir Lassi
I think I'm pretty sure I'm late to the Kefir game here, but at least I've finally arrived! Kefir is a culture milk drink that is high in nutrients and probiotics which helps aid in digestion. A 6 … [Read more...]
Smores Bars
I come from a fairly large family. Growing up, my cousins and I would see each other nearly every Sunday for dinner at our grandparents. As we've gotten older, we clearly don't have as many … [Read more...]
Grilled Fennel with Parmesan
I don't think you can ever have too many side dishes to rotate for different dinner combinations, including ones you can make on the grill, like this Grilled Fennel with Parmesan recipe. One of … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cherry Banana Bread
Note: I was sent Northwest Cherries in order to write this post and recipe for Chocolate Cherry Banana Bread. All opinions are mine alone. My husband and I were recently invited to go down the shore … [Read more...]
Grilled Caprese Polenta Rounds
Have you ever purchased an ingredient at the supermarket that you have no clue how you're going to end up using it? Months ago, I purchased a tube of prepared polenta and honestly just forgot I even … [Read more...]
Homemade Maraschino Cherries
Note: I was sent Northwest Cherries in order to write this post. All opinions are mine alone. July is peak cherry season, which means I have A TON of cherries in my fridge! I was sent quite a few … [Read more...]
Elote (Mexican Grilled Corn)
One of my favorite summer foods is corn. A nice grilled corn on the cob just makes my day! But I had never tried Elote before, so I figured it was time to do so! Elote, or corn on the … [Read more...]
No Bake Blueberry Lemon Icebox Cake
I mentioned in my Blueberry Chia Seed Jam post that you'd see it pop up in a recipe shortly, and here it is! This No Bake Blueberry Lemon Icebox Cake is a great make ahead dessert that's a beautiful … [Read more...]
Blueberry Chia Seed Jam
This Blueberry Chia Seed Jam is an awesome "beginners" jam recipe, because it doesn't use any pectin; the chia seeds add as the thickener. In fact, you just might have all of the ingredients … [Read more...]
Farro with Vidalia Onion and Asparagus
Note: I was sent a box of Vidalia onions to make this post for Farro with Vidalia Onion and Asparagus. Opinions are mine alone. I'm still working through my box of Vidalia onions. No complaints here, … [Read more...]
Sauteed Hen of the Woods Mushrooms
Note: I was sent a copy of The Freds at Barneys New York Cookbook for review. All opinions are mine alone. The Freds at Barneys New York Cookbook is the definitive cookbook by the celebrated chef and … [Read more...]
Feta Dip
I'm on a bit of a feta kick at the moment. I absolutely love French feta, which is a bit more mild and creamier than the more tangy, crumbly version most people associate with feta cheese. When … [Read more...]
Creamy Avocado Soup
My husband and I have had some fairly heavy (but delicious) food recently. So this weekend, I was in search of something a bit lighter for lunch that would still fill us up, like this creamy avocado … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Spring Lamb Stew
I'm so impatient weather-wise in the spring. I want it to warm up immediately, but that's not exactly how this season goes. Although today is supposed to be quite nice, some spring nights can … [Read more...]
