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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Smoked Chicken Riggies
Chicken Riggies is a pasta dish native to Utica, NY consisting of chicken, peppers, and rigatoni in a spicy tomato-cream sauce. So why exactly is a Philadelphia-based blog posting a version of … [Read more...]
Eggplant Meatballs
The end of April can mean only one thing, Flavors on the Avenue is almost here! Held the last Sunday of every April, Flavors on the Avenue is one of my favorite annual events. The food festival is … [Read more...]
Lemony Broccoli Pasta
For whatever reason, I do not cook with broccoli. In fact, the last recipe I posted on my blog that included broccoli was in 2012! I don't exactly love broccoli, but I started feeling bad about … [Read more...]
Speck and Anchovy Pasta with Garlic Breadcrumbs
Note: I was sent a sample of Speck Alto Adige PGI in order to write this post. All opinions are mine alone. #sponsored During the winter, I cannot get enough comfort food recipes. To me, Italian food … [Read more...]
One Pot Chicken with Orzo
Who doesn't love a "one pot" meal? No one wants to do a ton of dishes after dinner! I love cooking with my cast iron skillet, which is actually my grandmothers. Cast iron does a great job of … [Read more...]
Cacio e Pepe (Cheese and Pepper Pasta)
Note: This is a sponsored post, powered by BrandBacker. I was sent samples of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese to make this post. Opinions are mine alone. Some ingredients are so wonderful, that you don't … [Read more...]
Pasta with Roasted Romanesco and Capers
Romanesco is an intriguing little veggie. I don't come across it terribly often, but when I do, I love using it in recipes like this recipe for Pasta with Roasted Romanesco and … [Read more...]
Spinach Lemon Ricotta Pasta
Well. The weather refuses to act like spring. But I'm sick of waiting for spring to arrive to make delicious spring food! So this recipe has spring ingredients that are still comforting … [Read more...]
Linguine and Clams
I'm sure this happens to everyone: you go out and buy ingredients for a specific recipe, but then are left with "extras" from that recipe. Normally, it's not a big deal and you can just incorporate it … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Parmesan-Herb Pork Loin with Chunky Tomato Sauce
For whatever reason, I tend to shy away from making pork or ham. So when my friend and I were having our cooking marathon, I figured it was a good time to add one in for some variety. We … [Read more...]
