As someone who does her best to cook a bunch of meals over the weekends to eat during the week, my slow cooker is one of my most used appliances. I recently tried to move it into a closet to declutter … [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...]
Coconut and Turmeric Chicken Curry
I came across a recipe for Sri Lankan Coconut and Turmeric Chicken Curry a while back, but was unable to find all of the ingredients to actually make it. (Curry leaves are difficult to come by near … [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...]
Curried Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
I love how comforting a good bowl of soup can be in cold weather, plus soup recipes are typically super easy to make! I try to keep my freezer stocked with a bunch of different soups to enjoy … [Read more...]
Turmeric Chicken and Chickpea Soup
As the weather turns cooler, it seems like everyone around me is fighting a cold. My husband is currently feeling a bit under the weather, so I wanted to make him a nice comforting soup. Cooking Light … [Read more...]
Fesenjan Persian Chicken Stew with Walnut and Pomegranate Sauce
I am still working through my supply of pomegranates; I'm having so much fun finding different ways to use the arils! This recipe caught my eye immediately during my search for pomegranate … [Read more...]
Cowboy-Style Beef Ragout
Sometimes, you just need comfort food. And what is more comforting than a thick tomato meat sauce over polenta? This recipe adapted from Cooking Light is reminiscent of Sloppy Joe's, but is a … [Read more...]
Orzo with Crispy Pancetta and Chives
You can never have too many quick side dishes to help complete a meal. This one comes highly recommended by my husband; the first time I made it, I didn't even get a taste because he gobbled up all of … [Read more...]
Kritharoto (Orzo Pasta) with Peas, Lemon, and Feta
I am SO ready for spring! Around this time every year, I tend to start making more "springy" recipes in the hopes that the weather picks up on my strong hints for warmer weather. And what are more … [Read more...]
Chicken Agrodolce with Creamy Polenta
Happy New Year! Our unseasonably warm weather seems to have left with 2015, and colder temperatures are here to stay for a while. This recipe for Chicken Agrodolce with Creamy Polenta from Cooking … [Read more...]
Beer and Cheddar Soup with Grilled Polska Kielbasa
Messaging below is intended for ages 21+ and is intended to be enjoyed responsibly, in moderation. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine … [Read more...]
Lemon-Browned Butter Cod with Hazelnut Pilaf
Have you ever made an Armenian-style pilaf? This style of pilaf adds toasted spaghetti or other noodles to the rice. This recipe for a Browned Butter Hazelnut Pilaf is really stellar. The cod recipe … [Read more...]
Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps
I am a carb fanatic -- I'd eat pasta with some day old bread every single day if I could. But on really hot summer days, sometimes you need something that feels lighter while still filling you up. … [Read more...]
Steamed Mussels in Saffron Broth
I am so excited to share this dish for Steamed Mussels in Saffron Broth with you for a few reasons: I love mussels and am always looking for a new recipe to add to my rotation This recipe … [Read more...]
