Although some may think this is in bad form, hosting friends is when I love to try out new recipes. Luckily, I get more hits than misses, but it's always fun to experiment with friends who are up for … [Read more...]
Homemade Ceviche
Note: I attended a tasting of Ripe Life Wines at Spring Lake Seafood and received additional bottles of Ripe Life Wine in order to make this Homemade Ceviche. Opinions are mine alone. Before I go … [Read more...]
Spicy Carrot Dip
Note: I was sent a copy of America's Test Kitchen The Complete Modern Pantry Cookbook in order to write this review. Opinions are mine alone. Recently, my husband and I moved to the suburbs. One of … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Persian Lamb and Herb Stew
Note: I was sent a copy of The Instant Pot Kosher Cookbook, 100 Recipes to Nourish Body and Soul in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. It is most certainly Instant Pot season! Work … [Read more...]
Edamame Hummus
Since originally making this Edamame Hummus as a snack for Christmas day, I've made this recipe multiple times and have gotten rave reviews each time. Calling this a hummus isn't exactly … [Read more...]
Breakfast Guacamole
Note: This post is sponsored by Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs. All opinions are mine alone. Eggs are a big part of my cooking repertoire: they are a great source of healthy fats, protein, vitamins … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Carnitas
Who doesn't love carnitas? Tender, juicy, and crispy all at the same time, they are definitely a favorite of mine! They tend to come off as not exactly home-cook friendly though, because the … [Read more...]
Thai Basil Vegetable Dumplings with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Note: This post is sponsored by Nasoya. All opinions are mine alone. I've been sharing fairly meat-heavy recipes recently, so it's about time I shared a meatless (and vegan) option that is perfect … [Read more...]
Harira (Moroccan Lamb, Tomato, Chickpea, and Lentil Soup)
Harira is a wonderfully filling and hearty soup originally from Morocco. It can be made with many different ingredients (and can be made vegetarian), but it's typically made with lamb, chicken, or … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Mango Chicken
I've mentioned before how awesome the Philadelphia food scene is, and it seems to only be getting better! One of the latest additions to the Philadelphia restaurant scene is Makhani, which just opened … [Read more...]
African Peanut Stew
African Peanut Stew (or Groundnut Stew) is a wonderfully hearty dish that originates in West Africa. Ingredients vary widely, but generally include a broth of ground peanuts and tomatoes with other … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Black Bean Dip
I love a good dip. It's one of my favorite snack to bring to a party -- it travels well and are always a hit! As a somewhat recent owner of COSORI 6 Qt Electrical Pressure Cooker and I had yet to use … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
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...]
Pressure Cooker Barbacoa Beef Tacos
Note: I was sent a Cosori Premium 6qt multicooker in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. I'm not going to lie, pressure cookers have always kind of intimidated me. I was under the … [Read more...]
Grilled Lamb Pita Pockets
I've mentioned before that once warmer weather is here, I make it a priority to use my grill instead of my oven/stovetop whenever I can, like with this recipe for Grilled Lamb Pita Pockets. It keeps … [Read more...]
