I had a hankering for pho this week so I figured I would try to make it! This at-home recipe has a bit of a darker broth but boy does it taste good! I found this recipe on Food Network and was … [Read more...]
Farfalle with Sun-Dried Tomato and Scallion Cream
Almost every Sunday night, my boyfriend and I have pasta for dinner. We typically just have spaghetti or rigatoni with meat sauce. I make the sauce in huge batches and freeze it for later use. Last … [Read more...]
Jerk Chicken with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
I have been in full on grilling mode recently. I can't seem to get enough of recipes made on the grill! So as the end of summer continues to creep closer, I am trying to get in all of the grilling I … [Read more...]
Spicy Flank Steak Tacos with Watermelon Salsa
When I first spotted this recipe in the August issue of Cooking Light, I knew I wanted to make it. I have never used watermelon in a savory recipe before and it sounded like a perfect summer dinner! … [Read more...]
Grilled Saffron Rack of Lamb
I love the flavor that grilling adds to a recipe but I struggle with grilling protein to the correct temperature. This means we sometimes end up with dry, chewy and overcooked food or, even worse, … [Read more...]
Charred Corn Salad with Basil and Tomatoes #WhatAGrillWants
Grilled corn is one of my absolute favorite foods of summer. There is just nothing like a cob of sweet corn charred over a grill. Mmm. But as much as I love a simple corn on the cob, sometimes I need … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Bourbon Peach Barbecue Sauce
Summer months are just meant for barbecue. And not just barbecued foods on the grill; your slow cooker can make some mean pulled pork for you as well! This recipe for Pulled Pork with Bourbon Peach … [Read more...]
Pasta Rustica with Smoked Mozzarella
If you follow my Facebook page, you may have seen that my recipe for Wild Mushroom Truffled Pizza Topped with a Runny Egg won a recipe contest hosted by Cooking Planit and sponsored by Formaggio … [Read more...]
Bacon, Tomato, and Arugula (BLT) Pizza
I haven't made a pizza recipe on here in a while (since October! Wow!) so it's about time I rectified that! I honestly would not have typically chosen this recipe from my latest Cooking Light … [Read more...]
Peach-Glazed Chicken with Peach-Studded Bulgur
My boyfriend loves peaches so I am always keeping an eye out for any recipe that incorporates peaches into it. This recipe from Cooking Light not only included peaches two ways, but it also used a … [Read more...]
Open-Faced Salmon and Avocado BLTs
Salmon, avocado, and bacon... what's not to love? This recipe is perfect for nights that you just need to whip something up quickly with little effort. Although I will warn you, it's not exactly an … [Read more...]
Farro Berry and Walnut Salad
This recipe from Cooking Light is actually supposed to be a side dish. But I thought this Farro Berry and Walnut Salad would make a great summer lunch! I have been looking for something that can be … [Read more...]
Flank Steak with Tomato Bruschetta
One of the best parts of Steak is how simple it is to prepare. You really don't have to do much to a steak to make a delicious meal. But sometimes you want something a little different. This recipe … [Read more...]
Pappardelle Pasta with Snap Peas
Last Sunday, my boyfriend ran in the ODDyssey Half Marathon. So the Friday before, I wanted to make a pasta dish for him to "carb load," but I didn't want to give him our normal protein-heavy … [Read more...]
Cavatappi Pasta with Salmon and Sauteed Fennel
Just because the weather is warming up, doesn't mean I'm willing to give up pasta. But pasta with a traditional meat sauce is a bit ... heavy on hot days. This recipe from Cooking Light is a … [Read more...]
