There are two Afghan restaurants near where I live, and I love them so much that not one, but both restaurants know me by name. That's when it hit me that I should probably attempt to recreate some of … [Read more...]
Mexican Night
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I need to clean out my fridge to make room for all of the leftovers I plan on hoarding from my relatives. (I love that they end up feeding me for the whole … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Walnut Muffins
VisitPhilly.com's Philly Homegrown section recently posted fall recipes from local eateries in Philadelphia. All of them sounded amazing and I hope to try them all in the coming weeks, but my pumpkin … [Read more...]
Pasta with Fresh Tomato-Basil Sauce
As the days grow colder, I begin to mourn the loss of one of my favorite summer ingredients: tomatoes. I know, I know, tomatoes are available year round. But they lose their appeal when they begin to … [Read more...]
Bacon Braised Brussels Sprouts
I made my weekly trip to Reading Terminal’s Iovine Brothers Produce and noticed huge display of Brussels sprouts. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever had Brussels sprouts and felt the need to try them … [Read more...]
Moroccan Butternut Squash Soup
I love pumpkin... the word "obsessed" has been used many times to describe my affinity for this delicious gourd. Sadly, I had to choose a rather seasonal (unless its from a can) product, so I've … [Read more...]
