With the influx of vegetables in my life from my CSA, I am swimming in quite a large amount of highly perishable produce. So to preserve (and use) a bunch of my CSA veggies, I decided to try my first … [Read more...]
Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
I am in love with all things warm-weather related, but one of my favorite parts of summer is the outdoor eating (surprise surprise). I used to work at a camp on the Chesapeake in Maryland and would … [Read more...]
Black Bean Soup with Orange Jalapeno Salsa
Every food blogger dreams of walking out of their day job and never looking back to pursue a full-time career in food. Most keep this as a fun little pipe dream to think about while sipping on their … [Read more...]
Strawberry Banana Stuffed French Toast
It's spring! And spring means (among other things) that strawberries are back in season. So what better way to use them than for a delicious weekend brunch? This Strawberry Banana Stuffed French Toast … [Read more...]
White Bean Hummus
Have you ever had a craving for something that you just can't shake? Even after eating? I desperately wanted hummus. And even after filling up on delicious pizza I still wanted that hummus. But I … [Read more...]
Creamy Spring Pasta
I was talking to my mom on the phone earlier this week and she mentioned she was making a creamy pasta with peas (her favorite) for dinner. Naturally, I had some taste bud jealousy and decided that I … [Read more...]
Black Bean Mango Salsa on Jalapeno Parmesan Crisps
You can never have too many quick appetizers on hand. I am loving the Kitchen Table Makers Crisps. I already did one post on the Rosemary Parmesan Crisps, so it was time to get a little spicy. I used … [Read more...]
Banana Berry Pecan Granola Bars
There are so many fantastic food bloggers out there. One food blog I regularly check is Cookin' Canuck. Dara makes the most appealing looking recipes and her photos are always stunning. She has also … [Read more...]
Artichoke, Spinach, and Feta Stuffed Shells
I have been making a bunch of freezer-friendly meals lately. You never know when you will come home and just be too exhausted to cook, and frozen meals can really save the night. This one also happens … [Read more...]
Winter Lentil Soup
Philadelphia is about to have a full week of weather in the 70s. I think there's even an 80 degree day thrown in In March! I'm so excited, but I feel a bit stressed because I didn't get to make all of … [Read more...]
Chunky Vegetarian Chili
I love chili, and with the warm winter we've been having, I didn't have nearly enough of it. So before spring is truly here, I wanted to make another batch. This meatless chili has so many different … [Read more...]
Risotto Balls with Marinara Dipping Sauce
I love when you can incorporate leftovers from one meal into a new dinner the next night. I am a huge fan of risotto, but it can get a little old eating reheated risotto after a few nights. Risotto … [Read more...]
Creamy Lemon Pasta with Vegetables
Pasta is definitely one of my weaknesses. I would eat it every day if it was socially acceptable to do so. But alas, all those carbs probably wouldn't be best. Adding vegetables to a pasta dish always … [Read more...]
Guest Post – Falafel
Today, I have a guest post from Trudy Abhood of GourmetGiftBaskets.com. Not only does she deliver a delicious (and super simple) falafel recipe, but she even helps take the guesswork out of dessert. … [Read more...]
Tomato Basil Soup
Grilled Cheese and tomato soup is the perfect combination of comfort foods. Rainy, snowy, or just plain crummy days are instantly better after a warm bowl with cheesy bread for dipping. Cooking Light … [Read more...]