My slow cooker and I are good friends, although I'm pretty sure the slow cooker is bringing more to the relationship than me. I love coming home to a delicious smelling dinner after work that takes … [Read more...]
Tiramisu Jars
I wanted to have this post for Tiramisu Jars up for National Coffee Day (September 29th) but. Well. I didn't. So instead, we will finish off the week with this yummy recipe! Also, honestly, isn't … [Read more...]
Slow-Baked Chicken Thighs w/ Tomato, Fennel & Lemon
I am a huge fan of quick and easy meals, or "set it and forget it" meals -- when I come home after work, I want to eat within 45 minutes of being home! But, on Sundays IÂ have the time to experience … [Read more...]
Arroz con Pollo
I love cookbooks with contributions from different chefs. It adds variety to the cookbook and recipes within it. I always end up having such trouble choosing what recipe to make from a collaborative … [Read more...]
Shrimp Rotini with Arugula Pesto
We are in that weird beginning-of-fall/end-of-summer phase right now, where the weather can be anywhere from 50-80 degrees. So my weeknight dinners are just as random. I keep going in between comfort … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Cake Bites
I've waited long enough. It's time to give in to the most wonderful time of year. No, not Christmas. Autumn! And the best way to really dive in to the season? Pumpkins, of course! I love … [Read more...]
Black Bean Brownies
So, I've avoided making this recipe for months. Seriously, MONTHS. Black bean brownies always sounded really um... not tasty... to me. This recipe is from a cookbook I received ages ago called … [Read more...]
Autumn Apple Salad with Cinnamon Honey Dijon Dressing
It's September which means apples are right in their prime season! Although apples are available year-round, most apples ripen in the August-October time frame. I've had a craving for apples ever … [Read more...]
Mushroom and Sausage Ragu with Creamy Polenta
With the weather starting to cool off a bit, I had a hankering for something a little more hearty that I could still prepare on a weeknight. This recipe from Cooking Light incorporates mushrooms and … [Read more...]
Cheese Ravioli with Pesto
I have another busy week this week so I needed some easy meals that can be prepared quickly. Pasta is usually a great option and this recipe for Cheese Ravioli with Pesto is no exception. It comes … [Read more...]
Margherita Pan Pizza
The September Issue of Cooking Light has a super yummy looking pizza on the front. The pizza shown was a Deep Dish Mushroom and Onion Pizza but the photo made me think of pan pizzas I used to love as … [Read more...]
Spritz Cookies
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Annually, OXO highlights this month with a program benefiting Cookies for Kids' Cancer, founded by two OXO employees who's son battled pediatric … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice
As kids are going back to school (or may even be back!) and the "busy season" of work creeps closer, it's necessary to find recipes that can be prepared ahead of time so that weeknight meals can be on … [Read more...]
Eggplant & Portobello Pasta #BeerLoversHH
I love cooking with beer, I've used it a lot in past recipes -- everything from Beer-Steamed Clams and Mussels to Pumpkin Spice Bread. So this new cookbook is right up my alley! The Ultimate Beer … [Read more...]
From Garden to Glass — Guest Post
Hi all! I'm happy to introduce Chris from HealthSmartLiving.com! His blog is filled with tips on hydroponic gardening, healthy cooking, juicing and overall nutritious recipes. His website even … [Read more...]