I never seem to eat all my bananas before they get too ripe. I know the go-to saver for over ripe bananas is banana bread, but I wanted to use them for something a little different. Cooking Light had … [Read more...]
Day After Halloween Brownies
If you're like every other American adult the day after Halloween, you have a whole lot of random candy sitting in your house. My guess is you either 1. want to get rid of it ASAP or 2. consume it all … [Read more...]
Venison Chili with Jalapeno-Cheddar Corn Muffins
I spent most of Saturday in the car driving to/from North Jersey in a freak Nor'easter snowfall that really made the ride quite an experience. After yesterday, it is clear that winter is (sadly) not … [Read more...]
Bacon, Egg & Toast Cups with Spinach
I came across this Martha Stewart recipe this week and was kind of mad at myself for not thinking of it first. It's brilliant. I love the idea of an entire breakfast within one little "muffin". This … [Read more...]
Bread Pudding with Peanut Butter-ROOT Sauce and Sliced Bananas
I have wanted to make bread pudding for a long time. But I've been too lazy to actually search for inspiration. So when the "How to Cook Like A Top Chef" cookbook literally showed up on my door step … [Read more...]
Meatloaf Muffins
I don't think I've ever had a craving for meatloaf. Honestly, I'm pretty sure I've only had meatloaf once. So I never actively seek out making meatloaf, much to my boyfriend's disappointment. However, … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
At the request of a coworker (and by request I mean he brought in cans of pumpkin puree), I finally made a pumpkin classic -- Pumpkin Bread. Although usually made with walnuts or pecans, I instead … [Read more...]
Skinny Iced Pumpkin Cookies & Review of Melt Buttery Spread
One of the huge downsides of my pumpkin obsession is that most of the sweets made with pumpkin really should be eaten in moderation (something I am not capable of adhering to). So I am always in … [Read more...]
French Toast with Maple-Apple Compote
I love French toast. I may or may not have had dreams about Sabrina's French Toast (in the Italian Market in Philly) but I always have a bit of eater's remorse when I realize how many calories I … [Read more...]
Stuffed Pumpkin with Cranberry Raisin Bread Pudding
When I came across the title of this recipe, I was intrigued. I wasn't sure if this would actually be a success, but it sounded so interesting I had to give it a try. So behold, Stuffed Pumpkin … [Read more...]
Bacon-Topped Meatloaf
I didn't grow up in a meatloaf household. In fact, I'm pretty sure I've only had meatloaf once. So when my boyfriend put in a special request for meatloaf I wasn't exactly thrilled. But he rarely asks … [Read more...]
Gnocchi
I have wanted to try to make gnocchi for some time now. Luckily, I am part of a food swap and they were willing to let me experiment on them. Here's hoping they turned out well! I used this article as … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
I am so excited that pumpkin season is back, and to share this recipe for Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting! I eat/drink pumpkin flavored things all year, but September … [Read more...]
Salted Caramel Brownies
Hurricane Irene has forced me to stay indoors for most of today, which means I've resorted to cooking/baking to keep me occupied. Today's creation is another Cooking Light recipe for Salted Caramel … [Read more...]
Lobster Corn Creme Brulee
One of my favorite shows on the Food Network is 5 Ingredient Fix. I love that all the recipes include 5 ingredients or fewer (plus salt and pepper, they are considered "freebies") and I find the tips … [Read more...]