It probably goes without saying that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love spending time with my family and digging in to awesome food! My aunt and uncle have hosting Thanksgiving for years now, … [Read more...]
Pomegranate-Mustard Roasted Brussels Sprouts
I absolutely love roasted vegetables. Something magical happens in the oven! I've had a hankering for Brussels sprouts for a while now, but was in the mood for a vegetarian version (a.k.a. not … [Read more...]
Warm Salmon Salad
I'm not going to lie, the idea of a salad in the winter is not exactly appealing to me. I prefer warm food when it's cold out! So when I saw this recipe for a Supercharged Salmon Salad, I was … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Polenta with Fall Vegetables
I'm a huge pumpkin fan, and I don't mean "pumpkin spice" when I say that (although I do love pumpkin spice things as well!) I haven't made a savory pumpkin dish for a while, so I was excited to … [Read more...]
Mustard Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Roasted Potatoes
So. This is kind of an autumnal meal. But it's been raining and chilly for about a week now, so I've been making more "comfort food" kind of meals. And this one is a definite go-to of mine, it's so … [Read more...]
Braised Chicken Thighs with Wild Rice Pilaf
This cold weather just won't let up, so my cravings for comfort foods keep on coming! This recipe for Braised Chicken Thighs with Wild Rice Pilaf comes from the March 2015 issue of Cooking Light. It … [Read more...]
Winter Risotto with Farro and Arborio Rice
A couple of weeks ago, I was invited on a Chevy Farm-to-Table Road Trip, which was SO much fun! Chauffeured in snazzy Chevrolets, the group first went to Terrain in Glen Mills for lunch at their cafe … [Read more...]
Browned Butter and Lemon Brussels Sprouts
I love love love Brussels sprouts. I truly don't understand why I was told they were gross when I was a kid, they are a favorite veggie of mine now! Most recipes for Brussels sprouts include … [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. And … [Read more...]
Braised Baby Back Ribs and Creamy Polenta with Brussels Sprouts and Pancetta
I've mentioned on here many times, I really stink at getting an entire meal on the table. I can usually handle making the main dish and then I just scramble to throw a salad together and call it a … [Read more...]
Vegan Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash and Apple with Candied Walnuts
New York Times recently had an article with a recipe from Carmen Quagliata, the executive chef at Union Square Café. The recipe was for a perfect winter dish: Vegan Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Butternut … [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...]
