I have been a part of a food swap for about 6 months now, and I am already running low on ideas. As I was frantically looking for an idea, I realized no one had made stuffed peppers yet, win! Stuffed … [Read more...]
Homemade Pancake Mix
Now don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with store-bought pancake mix. However, are you aware of how easy it is to make your own at home? This recipe makes 16 pancakes; you can store the dry … [Read more...]
Liberté at Sofitel Philadelphia’s Chestnut Ravioli
I am lucky to live in such a food city. Everywhere around me, there are restaurants that deliver seemingly effortless food with beautiful presentation. Twice a year, center city hosts Restaurant Week, … [Read more...]
Champagne Risotto Primavera
I still have some prosecco sitting around after New Years Eve that I don't want to go to waste. It's already open so there's really no way to save it. I usually use leftover wine in my risotto, so why … [Read more...]
A Look Back at 2011
I hope everyone had a wonderful New Years Eve! I have just come back from a wedding to ring in the new year, the perfect way to end 2011. This past year has been filled with many wonderful people, … [Read more...]
Rose-Scented Berry Prosecco
New Years Eve is a great time to add a little bit of glitz and glamor to your life. I, naturally, feel the need to do that to my drink. This is actually a take on a local restaurant's delicious … [Read more...]
Spice Rubbed Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Spinach
If you're like me, you can never have too many salmon recipes. If I could, I'd eat salmon every day, so I prefer some variety with how it's prepared. Cooking Light had a recipe that incorporated some … [Read more...]
Grilled Rosemary Swordfish with Vegetable Couscous
I apologize for the lack of posts! Like many, I've spent the past week doing a whole lot of eating, but not necessarily cooking. My parents gave me a nifty panini pan for the stove which also doubles … [Read more...]
Sugar Cookies
I am always so excited to make sugar cookies. To be more precise, I'm actually really excited to decorate the cookies. (Mind you, I'm awful at it. A 6 year old would beat me by a mile in a cookie … [Read more...]
Snickerdoodles
I am back in cookie baking mode. This time around, I'm going the more traditional route. First on my list, classic snickerdoodles. Ingredients 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup light brown … [Read more...]
Review of Serve from American Express
I have a confession to make. I am always (and I mean always) the girl at the table of 6 who has to use a card. It's not like these group dinners are sprung upon me, but for some reason I never have … [Read more...]
Double Chocolate Soufflés
As I've mentioned before, I cannot help myself from making a million desserts in December. There is something about the last month of the year that makes me want to bake my little heart out. Oxo has … [Read more...]
Spinach Spaghetti with Salmon Cream Sauce
Have you ever bought a bunch of ingredients just because they sounded good? I try to stick to a list, but this time I couldn't help myself. I found fresh spinach spaghetti and it just sounded so … [Read more...]
Pancetta Crisps with Goat Cheese and Pear
With the holidays fast approaching, we all need more quick appetizer recipes for when friends and family come to visit. This one for Pancetta Crisps with Goat Cheese and Pear from Southern Living … [Read more...]
It’s My Birthday & I’ll Make Cake Pops If I Want To
This year has flown by. I can't believe we are about two weeks away from Christmas already! Which means I have a weekend of celebrations upon me, it's my birthday! I have been intrigued by cake … [Read more...]
