I know you're probably not going to believe me on this, but this recipe for Fish with Bacon Tomato Butter is a Cooking Light recipe. Bacon? Butter? Yup. Still Cooking Light. Everything in moderation, … [Read more...]
Bacon, Tomato, and Arugula (BLT) Pizza
I haven't made a pizza recipe on here in a while (since October! Wow!) so it's about time I rectified that! I honestly would not have typically chosen this recipe from my latest Cooking Light … [Read more...]
Open-Faced Salmon and Avocado BLTs
Salmon, avocado, and bacon... what's not to love? This recipe is perfect for nights that you just need to whip something up quickly with little effort. Although I will warn you, it's not exactly an … [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...]
Slow Cooker Maple Bourbon Bacon Jam
I wanted to make an appetizer that travels easily so that I could bring it up to an engagement party I was attending on Long Island. Closet Cooking has a fantastic recipe for Maple Bourbon Bacon Jam … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Boeuf Bourguignon
I have somehow never even attempted Julia Child's Boeuf Bourguignon. I must have skipped over that week during JC100. This dish is easily adapted for a slow cooker because it is a stew recipe that … [Read more...]
Wild Mushroom Farro Risotto
I've made a couple of farro recipes on this blog before and I just love it. If you haven't tried it yet, I strongly suggest it. I really like it as a substitute for Arborio rice in risotto dishes; … [Read more...]
Wine and Tomato Braised Chicken Thighs
It's no secret that I love tomatoes. So when I was contacted to participate in a celebration of Pomi's 30 year anniversary, I was more than happy to oblige. To celebrate, each month Pomi sends me a … [Read more...]
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
This may come as a surprise, especially coming from a food blogger, who is about to share a recipe for Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, but I had my first piece of bacon just a few years back. I've … [Read more...]
Pull-Apart Party Loaf
Let's be honest, one of the best parts of Super Bowl Sunday is the food. Although I'm excited to hang out with friends as we root for (so far) the most successful graduate in our class (Go Flacco!) … [Read more...]
Horseradish Cheddar Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Apples
I love a good mashed potato recipe. They are definitely my favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal. Classic mashed potatoes will always be a favorite of mine, but this recipe from Nigella Lawson that I … [Read more...]
Champagne-Browned Butter Chicken
My CSA share this week came with the most beautiful carrots. I am not the biggest fan of carrots but I don't mind them mixed into a dish. These were too pretty to not use! Cooking Light had a recipe … [Read more...]
Mushroom, Green Bean, and Farro Salad with a Poached Egg and Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
One of the highlights of the Kennett Square Mushroom Festival was catching a cooking demonstration by Antonia Lofaso of Top Chef. She made this wonderful mushroom and green bean salad with a poached … [Read more...]
Biscuits and Gravy
To my readers who come to my page looking for quick and health(ier) cooking options, I apologize for this post. I am making Biscuits and Gravy, and I can't even pretend that there are any health … [Read more...]
Vichyssoise (Cold Leek & Potato Soup)
I figured it was about time I posted another Julia Child recipe. I have to admit, the past two weeks recipes intimidated me quite a bit, so I didn't even make them. Although I have to say, Coq au Vin … [Read more...]