Everyone loves a good hamburger at a summer barbecue, but sometimes you just want something a little different. Salmon burgers are a really delicious option and are healthier too. Homemade salmon … [Read more...]
Cherry Ricotta Bruschetta
I continue to struggle with looking at a bunch of ingredients and imagining a meal. In general, I follow recipes and make a few changes to account for ingredients available or to suit my tastes. But … [Read more...]
“Dirt” Flower Pots
"Dirt" cake reminds me of hot summers, barbecues, and outdoor eating. When I was a kid, I used to get so excited for dessert once I spotted the flower pot set out on checkered tablecloth with the … [Read more...]
Thai Coconut Mussels
I am excited to announce that I will be a Perfect Protein Blogger for the summer, to help promote a book called The Perfect Protein: The Fish Lovers Guide to Saving the Oceans and Feeding the World. … [Read more...]
Grilled Mission Figs with Mascarpone and Spiced Honey
I mentioned in my previous post (Prosciutto, Fig, and Arugula Flatbread with Balsamic Reduction) that I have quite a few fresh figs at the moment. No complaints here, but I do want to use them all and … [Read more...]
Prosciutto Fig and Arugula Flatbread
!This weekend, I attended a conference in Philadelphia. As a "local blogger" I received quite a few food perks due to my proximity to the conference. I was sent home with a case of Gerolsteiner … [Read more...]
Shrimp Scampi
Seafood is a great weeknight meal because it cooks up so quickly. The only problem is getting to the supermarket to get it because you don't really want seafood sitting in your fridge for more than a … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken with Tomato-Avocado Salad
I am in a grilling mood so there is going to be an influx of barbecue recipes on here, I think very few people will complain. We finally have a grill, but haven't set it up yet (oops) so I am still … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Chickpea Burger with Ranch Tzatziki
I am so happy that it is finally grilling weather again! There is nothing better than hanging out with friends and family in the back yard, grilling up some burgers, and playing games. Last night I … [Read more...]
Cinco de Mayo Recipe Roundup
I have a bit of a taco obsession, partially fueled by Cooking Light's delicious selection of taco recipes. Because of that, I have almost 10 taco recipes on this blog! With Cinco de Mayo around the … [Read more...]
Seared Scallops and Steak with Manhattan Sauce
I tend to make dinner based on what I'm in the mood for and my boyfriend just has to at least pretend to enjoy it. That involves a lot of fish, pasta, and rice which I'm sure can get a bit boring. So … [Read more...]
Steak Tacos with Lime Mayo
I had corn tortillas left over from making the Fish Tacos with Tomatillo Sauce. I needed another taco recipe that was completely different flavor-wise than the fish tacos, so I went for Cooking … [Read more...]
Fish Tacos with Tomatillo Sauce
I'm having a busy week at work, so I need some quick meals that still taste delicious but I can make in no time. My go-to for quick meals are Cooking Light's tacos. I don't know how they do it, but … [Read more...]
Watermelon Feta Salad
East Passyunk Avenue is hosting "Flavors of the Avenue" this Saturday, an event where 25 restaurants will be handing out samples from their menus. I was given the opportunity to go to a media tasting … [Read more...]
Fizzy Old-Fashioned
Last weekend, I had some friends over to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. I made a bunch of little bites for everyone to snack on, but I also wanted to offer a cocktail or two for everyone to try, … [Read more...]
