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...]
Mediterranean Stuffed Mini Peppers
I am less than one month away from attending Eat Write Retreat in Philadelphia and am getting so excited for it! Not only is the lineup awesome, but I get to meet a ton of other bloggers, what could … [Read more...]
Steak Tacos with Lime Mayo
I had corn tortillas left over from making the Fish Tacos with Tomatillo Sauce. I needed another taco recipe that was completely different flavor-wise than the fish tacos, so I went for Cooking … [Read more...]
Radish and Arugula Crostini with Brie
Supposedly Spring started this past Wednesday. And yet, meteorologists in the Philadelphia area do not expect the temperature to go above 50 degrees for the foreseeable future. AND it's supposed to … [Read more...]
Creamy Corn Risotto
I tend to make a lot of mistakes when cooking. I won't read the directions entirely through or will completely forget to pick up an ingredient and then at the last minute need to improvise. This time … [Read more...]
Fettuccine with Seared Tomatoes, Spinach, and Burrata
There are few things pasta can't cure. (I'm not a doctor so don't hold me to this) Pasta is my ultimate comfort food. Growing up, it was literally the only food my grandma (my mom's mom) would make … [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...]
Italian Frying Pepper Bruschetta
I received Italian Frying Peppers in my CSA share this week. I had no idea what an Italian frying pepper was so I was curious to find out more about these fun looking peppers. Although they look like … [Read more...]
Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic
This week is my favorite week of the summer: I received my first batch of tomatoes from my CSA. I love tomatoes oh so much (if you haven't figured that out with all my posts including tomatoes as an … [Read more...]
Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
I am in love with all things warm-weather related, but one of my favorite parts of summer is the outdoor eating (surprise surprise). I used to work at a camp on the Chesapeake in Maryland and would … [Read more...]
Honey-Rosemary Blue Cheese Canapes
I received two packages of Kitchen Table Bakers' Parmesan Crisps in the mail recently, and my mind immediately went to making fun little hors d'oeuvres with them. The crisps, made entirely from … [Read more...]
Lemon Pepper Chicken with Creamy Artichoke & Sun Dried Tomato Pasta
Well, that's quite a long title for a dish. I don't really know what else to call it though, this recipe was a result of me trying to make a meal with what I had on hand. I was send some chicken from … [Read more...]
Creamy Lemon Pasta with Vegetables
Pasta is definitely one of my weaknesses. I would eat it every day if it was socially acceptable to do so. But alas, all those carbs probably wouldn't be best. Adding vegetables to a pasta dish always … [Read more...]
Tomato Basil Soup
Grilled Cheese and tomato soup is the perfect combination of comfort foods. Rainy, snowy, or just plain crummy days are instantly better after a warm bowl with cheesy bread for dipping. Cooking Light … [Read more...]