So. This is kind of an autumnal meal. But it's been raining and chilly for about a week now, so I've been making more "comfort food" kind of meals. And this one is a definite go-to of mine, it's so … [Read more...]
Carrot Ginger Soup
Like much of the east coast, Philadelphia got hit with a blizzard last weekend. Which meant I had a whole weekend to make a bunch of meals, like this Carrot Ginger Soup! This Carrot Ginger Soup … [Read more...]
Shakshuka
Shakshuka (or shakshouka) is an Israeli breakfast dish of eggs poached in a chunky tomato sauce with spices. It's a favorite of mine, and easily works as a "breakfast for dinner" option for a busy … [Read more...]
Zucchini Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce
It's probably no secret that IÂ love pasta. My fiance and I eat it every Sunday night. But its so darn hot in Philadelphia right now and I've been craving something a bit less heavy to eat. OXO … [Read more...]
Salsa Recipe & Beginners Guide to Canning #CanItForward
This Saturday marks Jarden Home Brands fifth annual Can-It-Forward Day, which will be broadcast live online at FreshPreserving.com from 11AM – 4PM EST from the new state-of-the-art Jarden Home Brands … [Read more...]
Halibut with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes
I spent the last two weeks in total holiday mode. With my birthday, Christmas, and getting engaged all in the past couple of weeks, it's been one big celebratory meal! I've done very little cooking … [Read more...]
Steamed Spinach with Curry Butter
Sometimes your sides need a bit more pizzazz. This simple recipe for Steamed Spinach with Curry Butter from Cooking Light adds a ton of flavor (and a little bit of heat if you want it) with little … [Read more...]
Fish with Pineapple Salsa and Tomato Avocado Salad
Now that the weather is finally warming up, it's time to start incorporating more "summery" foods into my dinner. The June issue of Cooking Light included a recipe for Fish with Pineapple Salsa and … [Read more...]
Crispy Coconut Kale with Roasted Salmon Sweet Potatoes and Coconut Rice
I have to admit, kale is really not my favorite green. It tends to, well, taste like a leaf. So I was intrigued when I came across this recipe for Crispy Coconut Kale on Food 52 by Ashley Couse of … [Read more...]
Lemony Chicken Fricassee with Shallots and Morel Mushrooms
When making dinner on weeknights, I am always looking for a recipe that I can have made in 30 minutes or less. But that doesn't mean I'm willing to compromise on flavor! This Food and Wine recipe … [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...]
Herb Infused Turkey Breast
I've got turkey on the brain with Thanksgiving fast approaching and I wanted to do a post that used turkey. But if you're like me, you don't have 15 people around to help me eat an entire roasted … [Read more...]
Crispy Salmon with Herb Salad
Salmon and salad are a great healthy go-to on a weeknight. You can have your meal on the table in under 20 minutes! This salad is a nice alternative to your traditional salads. Made with four … [Read more...]
Ratatouille
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...]
Seared Chicken with Avocado Salsa
I have inexplicably been picking up an avocado each and every time I buy groceries. I didn't have a recipe for the avocados, I just kept buying them. I guess my subconscious really wanted one. So I … [Read more...]