I'm really on a canape/appetizer kick. I used these Jalapeno Parmesan crisps to make canapes with Black Bean Mango Salsa on top, but really wanted to make something with shrimp incorporated in it. I … [Read more...]
Individual Tiramisu
I love tiramisu. Honestly, what's not to like? I've never tried to make a traditional tiramisu, but it might be a terrible idea. I'd probably eat the entire thing in one sitting. So to save me from … [Read more...]
Black Bean Mango Salsa on Jalapeno Parmesan Crisps
You can never have too many quick appetizers on hand. I am loving the Kitchen Table Makers Crisps. I already did one post on the Rosemary Parmesan Crisps, so it was time to get a little spicy. I used … [Read more...]
Garlicky Meatball Pasta with Avocado-Butter Lettuce Salad
Despite having an Italian mother, I have never made meatballs before. I'm almost embarrassed to admit it. Whelp, at the age of 26, I believe it is time to finally get my hands dirty and make some … [Read more...]
Pecan Crusted Halibut with Roasted Asparagus and Potatoes
I have a confession. Despite cooking most nights a week (and making leaps and bounds over the past year and a half as to what I am able to cook) I still struggle to pull an entire meal together at one … [Read more...]
Bunny Carrot Cake
Every Easter, we have this adorable little bunny cake that shows up for dessert. I honestly don't know what bakery we get it from, but it always makes me smile. So I thought I'd try to recreate it. … [Read more...]
Rose Water Cardamom Lassi
I still had some plain yogurt leftover from making a batch of Mango Lassi over the weekend. I wanted to try to make my own combination and realized I still had rose water on hand. I love love rose … [Read more...]
Honey-Rosemary Blue Cheese Canapes
I received two packages of Kitchen Table Bakers' Parmesan Crisps in the mail recently, and my mind immediately went to making fun little hors d'oeuvres with them. The crisps, made entirely from … [Read more...]
Bacon Bloody Mary
What could possibly make a traditional Bloody Mary even better? Bacon of course! The smoky taste of bacon is a perfect upgrade to everyone's favorite brunch accompaniment. I used Bakon Vodka to make … [Read more...]
Learning How To Cook Indian Food in Haneeda’s Kitchen
I had the best Saturday. A huge part of making it such an amazing day was the opportunity to take an Indian Cooking Class taught by Haneeda Riaz, of Haneeda's Kitchen. Every Saturday, Haneeda hosts … [Read more...]
Penne with Bacon Vodka Sauce
Yes, you read that title correctly. Penne with Bacon Vodka Sauce. I have wanted to make some recipes using Bakon Vodka ever since I heard of its existence. My mind immediately went to Bloody Mary's … [Read more...]
Banana Berry Pecan Granola Bars
There are so many fantastic food bloggers out there. One food blog I regularly check is Cookin' Canuck. Dara makes the most appealing looking recipes and her photos are always stunning. She has also … [Read more...]
Crispy Herbed Shrimp with Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes
Have you ever opened up a food magazine, and have decided by a photo only that you want, no need, to make that recipe? I didn't even look at the title, or read the ingredients, before I had earmarked … [Read more...]
Artichoke, Spinach, and Feta Stuffed Shells
I have been making a bunch of freezer-friendly meals lately. You never know when you will come home and just be too exhausted to cook, and frozen meals can really save the night. This one also happens … [Read more...]
Winter Lentil Soup
Philadelphia is about to have a full week of weather in the 70s. I think there's even an 80 degree day thrown in In March! I'm so excited, but I feel a bit stressed because I didn't get to make all of … [Read more...]
