I recently received a nice email from Deiss Kitchenware, a German-based company that makes some snazzy kitchen products. They were kind enough to send me their Citrus Zester and Cheese Grater. I knew … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu
This Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu is the ultimate comfort food and is perfect for busy fall weeknights! It is definitely feeling like fall in Philadelphia now. The days are getting shorter, and … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken
I am always looking for a new and different slow cooker meal. I personally could eat a tomato-based sauce with meat over rice, pasta, polenta, you-name-it every day. My husband would prefer something … [Read more...]
Tapenade
Last weekend, friends of mine invited us to an awesome Scotch tasting. They had recently visited Islay and brought back some for us to try as well! Each Scotch was paired with a bite of food to bring … [Read more...]
Orange Mulled Whiskey Cider
cThis has been quite a dreary and rainy fall so far. One of my favorite remedies for blah weather is a warm beverage. In the fall, you really can't go wrong with a mulled apple cider, like this Orange … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Braciole
My mom recently put in a request for braciole. And by put in a request, I mean she went to Esposito's in the Italian Market, purchased braciole, and told me I was going to make it. So. Slow Cooker … [Read more...]
Cowboy Style Beef Ragout
Sometimes, you just need comfort food. And what is more comforting than a thick tomato meat sauce over polenta, or Cowboy Style Beef Ragout? This recipe adapted from Cooking Light is … [Read more...]
Apple Butter Swirled Gingerbread Bars
Note: I was sent a Glass 3 Qt Baking Dish with Lid, Glass 2 Qt Baking Dish with Lid, Brownie Spatula, and Illuminating Digital Hand Mixer from OXO. All opinions are my own. September is … [Read more...]
Raspberry Pocket Cookies (Himbeerdasche)
Note: I was sent a review copy of Dutch Treats: Heirloom Recipes from Farmhouse Kitchens I live in Philadelphia, and a one of the largest influences on our local food is definitely Pennsylvania Dutch … [Read more...]
Orzo with Crispy Pancetta and Chives
You can never have too many quick side dishes to help complete a meal. This one comes highly recommended by my husband; the first time I made it, I didn't even get a taste because he gobbled up all of … [Read more...]
Cheesy Skillet Eggs and Hash
September is National Breakfast Month, and what better way to celebrate than with breakfast for dinner? Nellie's Certified Humane Free Range Eggs sent me some coupons and other goodies so that … [Read more...]
Blueberry Pie Sundaes
I have a pretty intense sweet tooth; in my mind, dinner isn't finished until I've had dessert! I do try to limit how many times a week I actually do have dessert after dinner, but sometimes you just … [Read more...]
Jambalaya
This weekend, I cooked my little heart out. I realized Labor Day is only a couple of weeks away, so it's time to stock my freezer with ready-made meals for busy nights in the fall, like this freezable … [Read more...]
One Pot Cheesy Pasta Bake
There are some nights where I just don't want to cook, mainly because I don't want to clean up after I cook -- so many dishes! On such nights, I reach for a one-pot meal. This Cheesy Pasta … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken Cacciatore
One of my favorite things to throw on the grill are vegetables, something magical and delicious happens when vegetables are grilled. One night, we were doing a bit of a fridge cleaning meal and ended … [Read more...]