Happy New Year! There are a bunch of traditional dishes around the world to help usher in a new year. In past years, I've shared a Black Eyed Peas Hash, Black Eyed Peas with Collard Greens, and a … [Read more...]
Homemade Bruschetta
Note: I was sent vinegar from Lindera Farms, including their Ramp Vinegar, in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. Hands down, my favorite summer produce are tomatoes. Peak tomato … [Read more...]
Pan Fried Salmon with Brown Lentils, Cherry Tomatoes, and Basil
Note: I was sent a PDF copy of Beach House Dinners: Simple, Summer-Inspired Meals for Entertaining Year-Round by chef Lei Shishak in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. I think we … [Read more...]
Lemon Orzo with Crab and Herbs
NOTE: I received a copy of The Everything Mediterranean Instant Pot® Cookbook: 300 Recipes for Healthy Mediterranean Meals―Made in Minutes by Kelly Jaggers in order to write this post. Opinions are … [Read more...]
Sous-Vide Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin
I honestly don't make pork tenderloin much. Unless I've slow cooked it, or wrapped it in bacon, I feel like it comes out pretty dry. Which makes it the perfect meat to make using a precision … [Read more...]
Basil-Anchovy Pesto
One of my favorite cookbooks right now is Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow by Shalane Flanagan and Elyse Kopecky. If you haven't heard of it, be sure to check it out. It's filled with awesome recipes … [Read more...]
Smoked Chicken Riggies
Chicken Riggies is a pasta dish native to Utica, NY consisting of chicken, peppers, and rigatoni in a spicy tomato-cream sauce. So why exactly is a Philadelphia-based blog posting a version of … [Read more...]
Cioppino (Seafood Stew)
Note: I was sent a ZOS wine saver for review. All opinions are mine alone. Using wine in recipes both adds and enhances flavor. I love cooking with both red and white wine, but I really only drink … [Read more...]
Eggplant “Meatballs”
The end of April can mean only one thing, Flavors on the Avenue is almost here! Held the last Sunday of every April, Flavors on the Avenue is one of my favorite annual events. The food festival is … [Read more...]
Grilled Caprese Polenta Rounds
Have you ever purchased an ingredient at the supermarket that you have no clue how you're going to end up using it? Months ago, I purchased a tube of prepared polenta and honestly just forgot I even … [Read more...]
Grilled Clams in Lemon Butter Sauce
Now that grilling season is in full swing, I am grilling anything and everything I can! This recipe for grilled clams is SO easy, and can be made completely on your grill (just make sure you … [Read more...]
Freezable Ratatouille
This is another recipe my friend and I made last weekend during our cooking marathon. This time of year is perfect for making a huge batch of ratatouille and freezing it! Ratatouille is a … [Read more...]
Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad
My mom makes a mean pasta salad. Her mayo-less version is a mostly traditional Italian pasta salad which marinates in an Italian salad dressing for a few hours before enjoying. This version is … [Read more...]
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Note: This post is sponsored by Moyer Beef. All opinions are mine alone. Sunday night in my house is pasta night, which almost always means pasta with a meaty tomato sauce. I tend to make the sauce … [Read more...]
Peach and Tomato Salad
We were recently heading to a friends house for dinner and were asked to bring a salad. I didn't necessarily want to bring a traditional lettuce-based salad, so I went in search of something that made … [Read more...]
