From August to October, figs are in season. Whenever I come across fresh figs, I just have to buy them! I've shared recipes in the past using this yummy ingredient -- everything from adding it … [Read more...]
Smoky Bacon Topped Mac and Cheese
Note: I was sent samples of Bear Mountain BBQ Wood Pellets in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. I'm going to keep the yummy smoked recipes going because, well, I can! This recipe for … [Read more...]
Lamb Stuffed Mediterranean Peppers
I'm not going to lie, I didn't love stuffed peppers when I was younger. However, as I realize that there are multiple ways to make them, like these Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers and this recipe for Lamb … [Read more...]
Philadelphia-Themed Charcuterie Board
Note: I was sent some Philly Pretzel Factory coupons in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. It is no secret that I am a proud Philadelphian. It's also no secret that I love me a good … [Read more...]
Freezable Breakfast Burritos
Ironically, I've been having a hard time getting into a cooking groove during this pandemic. Even though I'm now home basically ALL the time, my job seems to have gotten even busier, and I'm in the … [Read more...]
Homemade Pierogis
During these stay-at-home orders, there have been a few foods that I've been craving that I would order frequently from local restaurants. One of my biggest recent cravings was for Messina Social … [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...]
Bacon Egg Bites
Note: I was sent a copy of The Dirty, Lazy, Keto Cookbook in order to write this review. Opinions are mine alone. January is the time of year where many set goals for themselves for the next 12 … [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...]
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...]
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas
I've been trying to use my Sundays to prepare better for the week ahead. I'm not exactly a master of food prep, but I am getting a handle on preparing a few meals (or parts of meals in some cases) … [Read more...]
Lemony Broccoli Pasta
For whatever reason, I do not cook with broccoli. In fact, the last recipe I posted on my blog that included broccoli was in 2012! I don't exactly love broccoli, but I started feeling bad about … [Read more...]
Baked Cranberry Almond Brie Bites
I know that most of us are probably partied out. But it can never hurt to have some really great (and easy) party appetizer recipe on hand, right? This recipe is a bite-sized version of baked … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Leftover Skillet Pizza
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...]
