Shepherd's Pie is one of my absolute favorite cold weather meals. It's really simple to make and has all the components of a solid meal, just stacked into a layered pie form! I like to … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Chicken Orzo Soup
I feel like I've been baby-stepping my way into this recipe. I started by making a Pressure Cooker Whole "Rotisserie" Chicken, followed by Pressure Cooker Chicken Broth. So I'm taking it one step … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Chicken Broth
I don't know if it's just me, but I go through a ton of chicken broth and stock -- I never seem to be able to keep enough on hand! So when I was making my Pressure Cooker Whole Chicken, I knew … [Read more...]
Red Lentil and Butternut Squash Soup
It's most certainly soup season! My husband says he doesn't like soup, but he honestly just doesn't like thin broth soups, like traditional chicken noodle soup. So I'm always in search of soup … [Read more...]
Balsamic Honey Roasted Carrots
I'm not sure what took me so long, but I've just started using Hungry Harvest. Hungry Harvest rescues produce that would normally go to waste, packages them up in different box options, and delivers … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Spring Lamb Stew
I'm so impatient weather-wise in the spring. I want it to warm up immediately, but that's not exactly how this season goes. Although today is supposed to be quite nice, some spring nights can … [Read more...]
Sheet Pan Chicken with Cauliflower and Carrots
It probably comes as no surprise that I go through a lot of dishes when I cook in my kitchen. But the last thing I want to do after making a delicious dinner is to do a bunch of dishes! Which … [Read more...]
Black Eyed Peas with Collard Greens
Happy New Year! I'm a bit late in posting this recipe, but honestly, this comfort food Southern staple for Black Eyed Peas with Collard Greens makes for a delicious meal on any cold winter … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Parmesan Herb Pork Loin with Chunky Tomato Sauce
For whatever reason, I tend to shy away from making pork or ham. So when my friend and I were having our cooking marathon, I figured it was a good time to add one in for some variety. We … [Read more...]
Lemony Red Lentil Soup
Note: I was sent a box of various Bob's Red Mill products to make the below recipe. Opinions are mine alone. Lentils are one of those foods that I wish I had experimented with earlier in my cooking. … [Read more...]
Chicken Mango and Pineapple Salad
A while back, I was given the chance to taste test some of the Cheesecake Factory's new menu items, which they do twice a year (who knew?) I was able to sample some cocktails and bites from across the … [Read more...]
Chicken Yassa (Senegalese Lemon Chicken)
Chicken Yassa is a popular chicken dish originating from Senegal. This meal is the epitome of comfort food: marinated roasted chicken with onions, lemon juice, olives, garlic, and broth served over … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu
This Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu is the ultimate comfort food and is perfect for busy fall weeknights! It is definitely feeling like fall in Philadelphia now. The days are getting shorter, and … [Read more...]
Carrot Ginger Soup
Like much of the east coast, Philadelphia got hit with a blizzard last weekend. Which meant I had a whole weekend to make a bunch of meals, like this Carrot Ginger Soup! This Carrot Ginger Soup … [Read more...]
Homemade Marinara Sauce
I had a sad surprise this weekend. I opened my freezer to grab a quart of tomato sauce only to find I was all out! Time to make another batch of sauce, so I decided to make Homemade Marinara … [Read more...]
