Note: I was sent a ZOS wine saver for review. All opinions are mine alone. Using wine in recipes both adds and enhances flavor. I love cooking with both red and white wine, but I really only drink … [Read more...]
Mojito Slushies
What. Is. With. This. Rain? I feel like it's never going to stop raining in Philadelphia! It is now mid- to late May and all I want to do is enjoy some warm weather on my deck. Even if the weather … [Read more...]
Breakfast Guacamole
Note: This post is sponsored by Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs. All opinions are mine alone. Eggs are a big part of my cooking repertoire: they are a great source of healthy fats, protein, vitamins … [Read more...]
Eastern Sunrise Cocktail
It's so easy to find food inspiration in Philadelphia. We have so many cool events throughout the year, and I'm lucky enough to be given the opportunity to check out a lot of them! One can't miss … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Lactation Cookies
Not going to lie. I never thought I'd post a recipe for lactation cookies on my blog. (And no, I haven't hidden the pregnancy and birth of my first child from you. I made a batch of these cookies, or … [Read more...]
Mandu (Korean Dumplings)
A few weeks ago, I became an aunt! My sister and brother-in-laws are new parents to a beautiful baby girl. My husband went up to visit them recently, so I sent him up with some frozen food options to … [Read more...]
Eggplant Meatballs
The end of April can mean only one thing, Flavors on the Avenue is almost here! Held the last Sunday of every April, Flavors on the Avenue is one of my favorite annual events. The food festival is … [Read more...]
Medium Rare Sous Vide Steak
Note: I was sent jars of Le Sauce & Co Finishing Sauces in order to write this post. All opinions are mine alone. For the last few months, I've been messing around with a new toy: a precision … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Carnitas
Who doesn't love carnitas? Tender, juicy, and crispy all at the same time, they are definitely a favorite of mine! They tend to come off as not exactly home-cook friendly though, because the … [Read more...]
Overnight Chia Seed Breakfast Pudding Jars
My husband really likes chia seeds. He will even just add them to water and have them that way. As (un)appealing as that sounds, I've been trying to incorporate them into some recipes that make the … [Read more...]
Indian Spiced Chicken and Potatoes in Tomato Cream Sauce
I'm on a pretty good streak of making a bunch of meals on weekends so that we have quick and easy meals on weeknights. Last weekend, I came across this recipe for Indian Spiced Chicken with Tomato and … [Read more...]
Thai Basil Vegetable Dumplings with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Note: This post is sponsored by Nasoya. All opinions are mine alone. I've been sharing fairly meat-heavy recipes recently, so it's about time I shared a meatless (and vegan) option that is perfect … [Read more...]
Cookies and Cream Donut Milkshakes
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen that I had the opportunity to try a featured milkshake at Bassett's Ice Cream using Tastykake's new Cookies and Crème Mini Donuts. The donuts … [Read more...]
Harira (Moroccan Lamb, Tomato, Chickpea, and Lentil Soup)
Harira is a wonderfully filling and hearty soup originally from Morocco. It can be made with many different ingredients (and can be made vegetarian), but it's typically made with lamb, chicken, or … [Read more...]
Italian Fig Cookies (Cuccidati)
Tomorrow, March 19th, is the Feast of St. Joseph, an important feast day in Italy or more specifically, Sicily. St. Joseph is particularly important to Sicilians, because he is credited with … [Read more...]
