It's that time of year again, East Passyunk Avenue's "Flavors of the Avenue" is almost here! From noon to 4 pm on Saturday, April 26, the best of East Passyunk's restaurants will be offering samples … [Read more...]
Lemony Chicken Fricassee with Shallots and Morel Mushrooms
When making dinner on weeknights, I am always looking for a recipe that I can have made in 30 minutes or less. But that doesn't mean I'm willing to compromise on flavor! This Food and Wine recipe … [Read more...]
Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms are one of my favorite appetizers, they always hit the spot! So when Jimmy Dean contacted me about their new Fully Cooked Sausage Crumbles, I knew I wanted to use the crumbles in … [Read more...]
Mini Berry Trifles
I'm so ready for spring. I am trying to will the warmer weather to be here ASAP by making a bunch of spring-themed posts. Sara Lee must have read my mind because they contacted me about using their … [Read more...]
Pesto Pasta with Peas
Yes, it’s technically spring. But. It snowed last night here. So it’s not time just yet to delve into super springy recipes. Sigh. So this recipe for Pesto Pasta with Peas is a happy medium. … [Read more...]
Salmon and Snow Pea Brown Rice Bowls
Brown rice can take a while to cook but it makes for a great base for a yummy meal. If you don’t want to wait for traditional brown rice to cook, you can always use the microwave pouches to get this … [Read more...]
Fish in Coconut Curry (Mtuzi wa Samaki)
This is probably apparent with the different types of recipes I post but I really like some variety in what I eat. As a kid, I ate the exact same meals every day because I was so picky, so now that … [Read more...]
Seared Salmon Fillets with Orzo Pilaf
Now that Lent is in full swing, I thought I'd add even more salmon recipes to my blog. (If you haven't picked up on it yet, I love salmon. I would eat it every day if I could.) This recipe from … [Read more...]
Clover Cocktail
Happy St. Patrick's Day! I have already shared an Irish-themed main meal, bread, baked good, and sweet treat so I thought this time around a drink was in order, this Clover Cocktail! Fine Wine … [Read more...]
Asparagus with Tomato and Feta
It can be tough to prepare a side dish to go with your dinner on busy weeknights. It's just one more step you probably don't want to deal with when you get home and you just want to eat. But this … [Read more...]
Deconstructed Chicken Pot Pie
I love comfort food dishes, but they can take quite a bit of time to make. And sometimes after a long day, all you want is a comforting meal without having to put forth all that effort and time. This … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
We (hopefully) just had our last snow of the season. This has been one crazy winter! I figured I should make just one more “comfort food” perfect for a cold winter day. This recipe for Slow Cooker … [Read more...]
Spice Roasted Salmon
So sorry for the lack of posts! I just moved and finally dug out my pots and pans, spices, and pantry items and am ready to get cooking again! Because unpacking is still taking up most of my nights, … [Read more...]
Peach-Glazed Salmon with Raspberries
February is Heart Health Month, which brings awareness to heart disease, the leading cause of death for men and women, and how to prevent it. A simple way to keep your heart healthy is to maintain a … [Read more...]
Seared Scallops with a Champagne Vanilla Butter Sauce
Cooking for your Valentine on February 14th and looking for something really different and fun? This recipe from Emeril Lagasse is perfect for a romantic dinner. I really wasn't sure what to expect … [Read more...]
