Happy St. Patrick's Day! I have already shared an Irish-themed main meal, bread, baked good, and sweet treat so I thought this time around a drink was in order, this Clover Cocktail! Fine Wine … [Read more...]
Asparagus with Tomato and Feta
It can be tough to prepare a side dish to go with your dinner on busy weeknights. It's just one more step you probably don't want to deal with when you get home and you just want to eat. But this … [Read more...]
Tickets to City of Hope’s Let Them Eat Cake 2014
CITY OF HOPE CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF FONDANT FUN WITH LET THEM EAT CAKE: FANTASY WEDDINGS 40+ bakers, pastry chefs and students compete in the Northeast’s largest wedding cake competition City … [Read more...]
Deconstructed Chicken Pot Pie
I love comfort food dishes, but they can take quite a bit of time to make. And sometimes after a long day, all you want is a comforting meal without having to put forth all that effort and time. This … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
We (hopefully) just had our last snow of the season. This has been one crazy winter! I figured I should make just one more “comfort food” perfect for a cold winter day. This recipe for Slow Cooker … [Read more...]
Spice Roasted Salmon
So sorry for the lack of posts! I just moved and finally dug out my pots and pans, spices, and pantry items and am ready to get cooking again! Because unpacking is still taking up most of my nights, … [Read more...]
Peach-Glazed Salmon with Raspberries
February is Heart Health Month, which brings awareness to heart disease, the leading cause of death for men and women, and how to prevent it. A simple way to keep your heart healthy is to maintain a … [Read more...]
Heart-Shaped Pizzas from SliCE & Surprise Jewelry from Sermania!
Looking for a fun way to say "be mine" on Valentines Day? Local Philly favorite, SliCE pizza is delivering heart-shaped pizza-grams this Friday! … [Read more...]
Seared Scallops with a Champagne Vanilla Butter Sauce
Cooking for your Valentine on February 14th and looking for something really different and fun? This recipe from Emeril Lagasse is perfect for a romantic dinner. I really wasn't sure what to expect … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Chicken Chickpea Tagine
Tagine or Tajine dishes are Moroccan slow cooked dishes named after the pot they are cooked in. The dishes are typically a stew with a protein, spices, and fruit. Cooking Light had a version with … [Read more...]
Baked Black Beans with Chorizo
You can never have too many party appetizers in your cooking arsenal. I wanted to try something a little different than the apps I've been posting recently. This dish is a layered dip with black … [Read more...]
Salmon with Polenta and Warm Tomato Vinaigrette
I've been in a bit of a cooking rut lately (which is why I haven't posted many recipes recently). Work has been busy which means that by the time I get home, I just want to eat something quickly with … [Read more...]
Bourbon Truffles
These Bourbon Truffles are another recipe I made for New Year's Eve. I have actually made this a few times and have altered it slightly from the original Williams-Sonoma recipe to suit my … [Read more...]
Chicken and Guacamole Tostadas
Working late really messes with my dinner making plans. When I get home later than expected, I can't justify making a big meal, mainly because I'm already hungry and just want to eat as soon as … [Read more...]
Stuffed Chicken and Herb Gravy with Creamy Polenta
I am seriously starting to think that Cooking Light has a way to read my thoughts. It's like they know exactly what ingredient I want to work with next, or a particular product I might be craving, … [Read more...]