Note: I received a bottle of Nielsen-Massey's Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract in order to write this post. All opinions are mine alone. #BetterYourBake How is it already nearly October? Every … [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 Smoked … [Read more...]
Breakfast Guacamole
Note: This post is sponsored by Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs. All opinions are mine alone. Eggs are a big part of my cooking repertoire: they are a great source of healthy fats, protein, vitamins … [Read more...]
Mandu (Korean Dumplings)
A few weeks ago, I became an aunt! My sister and brother-in-laws are new parents to a beautiful baby girl. My husband went up to visit them recently, so I sent him up with some frozen food options to … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Carnitas
Who doesn't love carnitas? Tender, juicy, and crispy all at the same time, they are definitely a favorite of mine! They tend to come off as not exactly home-cook friendly though, because the … [Read more...]
Dublin Coddle
I thoroughly dislike rainy, cold weather. The only perk of this crummy weather is the awesome comfort food that typically emerges from it! Dublin Coddle is one of those dishes. This slowly … [Read more...]
Black Eyed Peas Hash with Chorizo and Eggs
NOTE: I was sent a Deiss 5-Piece Nylon Utensil Set in order to write this post and host a giveaway. All opinions are mine alone. Happy New Year! There are a bunch of food traditions for New Year's … [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...]
Skillet Sausage White Bean and Kale Stew
As the weather gets a little cooler, I begin to gravitate toward more comfort food recipes. Not necessarily bad-for-you recipes, recipes that are simple but flavorful and filling. To me, there … [Read more...]
Peach, Vidalia Onion, and Pancetta Flatbread
Note: I was sent a box of Vidalia onions to make this post. Opinions are mine alone. Spring is one of my favorite times of year for cooking. As the weather warms, all sorts of fun produce hits the … [Read more...]
Sheet Pan Paella
Over the last few years, my husband and I have moved too many times. Since 2014, we have lived in five different apartments/houses. Somehow in one of those many moves, I lost (or threw out) my paella … [Read more...]
Black Eyed Peas with Collard Greens
Happy New Year! I'm a bit late in posting this recipe, but honestly, this comfort food Southern staple for Black Eyed Peas with Collard Greens makes for a delicious meal on any cold winter … [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...]
Bacon Pancake Strips
Note: I was sent a breakfast kit from Krusteaz in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. September is National Breakfast Month, so I'm trying to share a few more breakfast recipes on my … [Read more...]
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara is the definition of simple, elegant decadence. Carbonara is typically made with pork fried in olive oil, grated hard cheese, raw eggs, and pasta. Versions use pancetta … [Read more...]