I'm all about making as many things as possible ahead of time to make actual dinners or events easier to manage. And Thanksgiving is certainly no different. Slow Cooker recipes, like this Slow Cooker … [Read more...]
Coconut Curry Lentil Chickpea Bowls with Kale
I really love receiving cookbooks for review, especially when they are filled with recipes that are both intriguing and simple to make. Since I received a copy of The "I Love My Instant Pot" … [Read more...]
Freezable Breakfast Burritos
Ironically, I've been having a hard time getting into a cooking groove during this pandemic. Even though I'm now home basically ALL the time, my job seems to have gotten even busier, and I'm in the … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Puttanesca Pork Ragu
I think fall cooking might be my favorite kind of cooking. I love comfort food meals that make the whole house smell good! And anything I can put over pasta is guaranteed to be a winning recipe in my … [Read more...]
Smoky Baba Ganoush
Smoky Baba Ganoush is one of those appetizers that basically any time I see it on a menu, I feel the need to order it. The eggplant-based appetizer, originating from Lebanon, uses grilled eggplant, … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Granola
I am a big fan of my slow cooker (I have 50+ slow cooker recipes on my blog); especially recipes I can set them and walk away (or leave my house) for 4 to 8 hours. But like a lot of people, I've been … [Read more...]
Homemade Bruschetta
Note: I was sent vinegar from Lindera Farms, including their Ramp Vinegar, in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. Hands down, my favorite summer produce are tomatoes. Peak tomato … [Read more...]
Homemade Pierogis
During these stay-at-home orders, there have been a few foods that I've been craving that I would order frequently from local restaurants. One of my biggest recent cravings was for Messina Social … [Read more...]
Smoked Potato Salad with Bacon and Sriracha Mayo
Note: I was sent a sample of Bear Mountain Gourmet Blend BBQ Wood Pellets in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. I absolutely love grilling, and love to grill anything I can get my … [Read more...]
Pan Fried Salmon with Brown Lentils, Cherry Tomatoes, and Basil
Note: I was sent a PDF copy of Beach House Dinners: Simple, Summer-Inspired Meals for Entertaining Year-Round by chef Lei Shishak in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. I think we … [Read more...]
Brioche Cinnamon Rolls
Note: I was sent a bottle of Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. It seems like everyone has really taken to home baking while … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Lamb in Zesty Lemon Sauce
 Note: I was sent a copy of The Greek Slow Cooker for review. Opinions are mine alone. It's been quite a while since I posted. Since sheltering-in-place became our new normal in Philadelphia, I've … [Read more...]
Chia Oatmeal Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies
NOTE: I was sent a container of BetterBody Foods Organic Chia Seeds in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. Breakfast cookies. Those should totally be a thing, right? I was recently … [Read more...]
Lemon Orzo with Crab and Herbs
NOTE: I received a copy of The Everything Mediterranean Instant Pot® Cookbook: 300 Recipes for Healthy Mediterranean Meals―Made in Minutes by Kelly Jaggers in order to write this post with Lemon Orzo … [Read more...]
Creamy Chicken Paprikash Over Buttered Egg Noodles
Comfort food can take on many forms, but generally, comfort food seems to always have a bit of nostalgia attached to it. Foods from my childhood have become some of my favorite adult comfort foods, … [Read more...]
