Note: I was sent a Glass 9" Pie Plate, a Steel Pie Server, a Double Pastry Wheel, and a 1" Pastry Brush from OXO. All opinions are alone. This time of year get's crazy busy doesn't it? Â I feel like … [Read more...]
White Chocolate Peppermint Covered Pretzel Balls
Philadelphia has so many wonderful winter holiday events and traditions. Some of my favorites include the Christmas Light Show at Macy's (originally Wanamaker's), seeing the neighborhood lights in … [Read more...]
Eggnog Cupcakes
With Thanksgiving behind us, I was ready to get in the holiday spirit and wanted to incorporate eggnog into a baked treat; the flavor of eggnog translates so well into dessert! These Eggnog … [Read more...]
Pasta Alla Norma
Created with De Cecco Pasta night at my house is a very important night. Every Sunday, we have a pasta dish, but like to switch up what exactly the dish is. It’s always fun to experiment with new … [Read more...]
Pomegranate Glazed Lamb Meatballs
My goodness the holidays are approaching quickly. What happened to 2016?! This is the time of year for parties and of course party appetizers. This party appetizer for Pomegranate Glazed Lamb … [Read more...]
Fesenjan Persian Chicken Stew with Walnut and Pomegranate Sauce
I am still working through my supply of pomegranates; I'm having so much fun finding different ways to use the arils! This recipe caught my eye immediately during my search for pomegranate … [Read more...]
Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce
My house is filled with pomegranates and pomegranate arils. Being a food blogger is tough :) Thanksgiving is tomorrow, so I wanted to share a recipe for one of my favorite … [Read more...]
Pomegranate Olive Oil Cake
I love love love pomegranates. The burst of tanginess is awesome in both sweet and savory dishes. It is once again pomegranate season (the season runs from ~October through ~January), so I am … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Boston Baked Beans
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...]
Linguine with Lemon Sauce
I recently received a nice email from Deiss Kitchenware, a German-based company that makes some snazzy kitchen products. They were kind enough to send me their Citrus Zester and Cheese Grater. I knew … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu
This Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu is the ultimate comfort food and is perfect for busy fall weeknights! It is definitely feeling like fall in Philadelphia now. The days are getting shorter, and … [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...]
Slow Cooker Braciole
My mom recently put in a request for braciole. And by put in a request, I mean she went to Esposito's in the Italian Market, purchased braciole, and told me I was going to make it. So. Slow Cooker … [Read more...]