The end of April can mean only one thing, Flavors on the Avenue is almost here! Held the last Sunday of every April, Flavors on the Avenue is one of my favorite annual events. The food festival is … [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...]
Italian Fig Cookies (Cuccidati)
Tomorrow, March 19th, is the Feast of St. Joseph, an important feast day in Italy or more specifically, Sicily. St. Joseph is particularly important to Sicilians, because he is credited with … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Cookies
I don't eat many peanut butter and jelly sandwiches these days. But on the rare occasion that I make myself one, I'm in heaven. There are few combinations as good as sweet jelly and salty peanut … [Read more...]
Citrus Poppy Seed Pound Cake
My mom's birthday was earlier this week and I wanted to make her a treat to celebrate. She might be citrus' biggest fan, so I knew I had to incorporate a couple of citrus components into it. This … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Coq Au Vin
When I first began learning to cook, Coq Au Vin was one of the first recipes I attempted to make. And boy, did I fail miserably. So I've stayed away from the recipe since -- I haven't tried to make it … [Read more...]
Gingersnap Cookies
I'm hoping you'll allow me to post one more cookie recipe this season. These Gingersnaps are too good to not post! Every year, my mom and I bake multiple cookie recipes to give to friends and … [Read more...]
Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd's Pie is one of my absolute favorite cold weather meals. It's really simple to make and has all the components of a solid meal, just stacked into a layered pie form! I like to … [Read more...]
Chocolate Pumpkin Rugelach
I love the combination of chocolate and pumpkin together. So when I was trying to think of an update to a traditional cookie, my mind went right to these flavors, which brings me to this recipe for … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
Note: I was sent samples of PBfit in order to write this post. All opinions are mine alone. I try to do a few make ahead recipes when I have the time on my weekends to make weekdays a bit easier. I … [Read more...]
Apricot and Raisin Rugelach
Note: I was sent a copy of AMERICAN COOKIE: The Snaps, Drops, Jumbles, Tea Cakes, Bars & Brownies That We Have Loved for Generations for review. Opinions are mine alone. Every cookie recipe has a … [Read more...]
S’mores Bars
I come from a fairly large family. Growing up, my cousins and I would see each other nearly every Sunday for dinner at our grandparents. As we've gotten older, we clearly don't have as many … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cherry Banana Bread
Note: I was sent Northwest Cherries in order to write this post. All opinions are mine alone. My husband and I were recently invited to go down the shore with our friends, and I wanted to bring … [Read more...]
French Onion Soup
Note: I was sent a box of Vidalia onions to make this post. Opinions are mine alone. When I first received a box of Vidalia onions, I knew I had to make French Onion Soup. The sweetness of the … [Read more...]
Devil’s Food Cupcakes
These super chocolatey cupcakes are most certainly going to be a favorite of the chocoholic in your life. There isn't anything that specifically determines a chocolate cake as devil's food … [Read more...]
