My slow cooker gets such a workout this time of year. But I'm not willing to fully give up "summer" foods just yet. I had a craving for baked beans recently, so I decided to make a batch in my slow … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken
I am always looking for a new and different slow cooker meal. I personally could eat a tomato-based sauce with meat over rice, pasta, polenta, you-name-it every day. My husband would prefer something … [Read more...]
Tapenade
Last weekend, friends of mine invited us to an awesome Scotch tasting. They had recently visited Islay and brought back some for us to try as well! Each Scotch was paired with a bite of food to bring … [Read more...]
Orange Mulled Whiskey Cider
cThis has been quite a dreary and rainy fall so far. One of my favorite remedies for blah weather is a warm beverage. In the fall, you really can't go wrong with a mulled apple cider, like this Orange … [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, or Cowboy Style Beef Ragout? This recipe adapted from Cooking Light is … [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...]
Jambalaya
This weekend, I cooked my little heart out. I realized Labor Day is only a couple of weeks away, so it's time to stock my freezer with ready-made meals for busy nights in the fall, like this freezable … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken Cacciatore
One of my favorite things to throw on the grill are vegetables, something magical and delicious happens when vegetables are grilled. One night, we were doing a bit of a fridge cleaning meal and ended … [Read more...]
Irish Brown Bread & Review of Mockmill Grain Mill
Note: I was sent the Mockmill Grain Mill for review. All opinions are mine alone. I have dabbled in bread-making for this blog before. I've made beer bread, sourdough bread, soda bread, and even … [Read more...]
Blackberry Syrup & Watermelon Blackberry Granita
Today (July 22nd), Ball brand is hosting it's sixth annual Can-It-Forward Day. (You may recall my last post on Can-It-Forward Day, where I canned on my own for the very first time to make salsa.) … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Curry Chicken with Potatoes and Peas
Note: I was sent two jars of Herb 'n Zest Cooking Sauces in order to make this Pumpkin Curry Chicken with Potatoes and Peas. All opinions are mine alone. As someone who works full-time, my biggest … [Read more...]
Pulled Pork Tacos with Jalapeno Slaw
I was recently invited to a tasting event, which was conveniently in my own neighborhood. Nick's Roast Beef, an Old City staple, has changed their name to Nick's Bar and Grille and has a snazzy new … [Read more...]
Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Roasted Mustard Potatoes
If I was forced to eat one food for the rest of my life, I wouldn't be terribly upset if it was salmon. That probably isn't much of a surprise to those that follow this blog, I have almost 40 Salmon … [Read more...]
Shrimp Barley Bowl with Tomato Radish Salad
I have been doing my best to pack myself lunches for work. One of my favorite "lunch meals" is a bowl (either rice or another grain) topped with veggies and a protein. My latest creation, this Shrimp … [Read more...]
Pineapple Fried Rice with Chicken #ChineseNYeats
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ChineseNYeats #CollectiveBias Next Monday begins the Year of the Monkey, according to the … [Read more...]
