I live near-ish Kennett Square, PA, the "mushroom capital of the world." For the last 28 years, Kennett Square has hosted an amazing Mushroom Festival the first weekend following Labor Day. I love … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Pork with Cider Broth over Spaetzle
If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram, you may be aware that I went to the most piggy event I’ve ever been invited to, Cochon EPIC, back at the end of July. I went through a considerably long stage … [Read more...]
Salmon Salad with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
For some reason I really haven't mastered the whole crispy skin thing for fish. Which is kind of ridiculous. I eat/prepare salmon probably once a week on average. Anyways, even when I fail at … [Read more...]
Seafood Arrabbiata
My boyfriend and I have been trying to eat less meat and increase our seafood, shellfish, and vegetarian dinner options. In general, vegetarian and fish dinner options are also a great choice for a … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
My poor slow cooker never gets a break. Even in the summer, I use it quite a bit! Slow cooker meals are great because they don’t heat up your entire kitchen, and usually make at least 8 servings, … [Read more...]
Chicken Piccata with Spaghetti
One of my earlier posts on this blog was a chicken piccata recipe. I used to make chicken piccata probably once a week, because it was one of the only recipes I knew! But since I’ve committed to … [Read more...]
Gazpacho with Grilled Pickapeppa Shrimp
Cooking Light’s August issue had a recipe for Pickapeppa Chicken and Mango Kebabs (that I plan on making soon) that required me to buy a bottle of Pickapeppa sauce. I had never heard of this sauce … [Read more...]
Grilled Sirloin Steak with Mango Chile Salad
I realized a few days ago that I rarely make steak. I tend to gravitate towards fish and shellfish recipes because they are usually so simple and quick to prepare on weekdays. But grilled steak is … [Read more...]
Fresh Salmon Burgers
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...]
Meatball Subs
When I know I have a busy week coming up, I try to think of quick dinners I can make during the week. If I can make a huge batch of something on Sunday and just reheat the meal on a weekday, even … [Read more...]
Clams with Spicy Sausage
I (like most people, I'm sure) cook mostly things I want to eat. Every now and then, I will get a special request and will go outside my comfort zone (like this Meatloaf recipe, or this Sriracha … [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...]
Blueberry Mushroom Risotto
Blueberry Mushroom Risotto. Hear me out. I know you read the title of this post and probably thought I've officially lost it. But I promise you this is amazing. I first heard about this bizarre combo … [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...]
Caprese Stuffed Grilled Balsamic Portobello Mushrooms
With grilling season here, I am in search of recipes that aren't just, well, burgers. I love a good grilled burger, but they can get old pretty quickly. I realized recently that I haven't had many … [Read more...]
