Snow cones (or snow balls, depending on where you are from) are synonymous with summer, boardwalks, and childhood. Shaved ice topped with a flavored sugar syrup are a refreshing treat on hot days. … [Read more...]
Plum Swirled Cheesecake Bars
This recipe for Plum Swirled Cheesecake Bars is a result of me going a little off the grocery list last time I went food shopping. Have you ever seen an ingredient in the supermarket and decided you … [Read more...]
Seafood Arrabbiata
My boyfriend and I have been trying to eat less meat and increase our seafood, shellfish, and vegetarian dinner options. In general, vegetarian and fish dinner options are also a great choice for a … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
My poor slow cooker never gets a break. Even in the summer, I use it quite a bit! Slow cooker meals are great because they don’t heat up your entire kitchen, and usually make at least 8 servings, … [Read more...]
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Peach Pie
August is National Peach month! My boyfriend is a big fan of peaches so I've been buying them a lot lately. We were going to visit friends this weekend and I wanted to bring something down so I … [Read more...]
Chicken Piccata with Spaghetti
One of my earlier posts on this blog was a chicken piccata recipe. I used to make chicken piccata probably once a week, because it was one of the only recipes I knew! But since I’ve committed to … [Read more...]
Peach Crisp with Maple Cream Sauce
My boyfriend really likes peaches. But, strangely enough, he's allergic to the skin of peaches so he really only eats them in desserts. I owe him a peach cobbler at some point, but when I saw this … [Read more...]
Cheese Ravioli with Roasted Tomatoes
Ravioli is a favorite of mine for weeknight meals when you just don't have the energy to cook. You just throw them in the pasta pot and then toss them in a sauce. This recipe involves a bit more than … [Read more...]
Bourbon Peach Lemonade
I am on a bit of a peach kick at the moment. They have looked oh so amazing at the store recently, and my boyfriend is a huge fan, so why not? Expect a couple more peach recipes to show up on here in … [Read more...]
Vegan Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
I made these Vegan Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting for a lovely vegan bride-to-be for her bridal shower this weekend. I'm not going to lie, I was going to do a test run of these, … [Read more...]
Grilled Sirloin Steak with Mango Chile Salad
I realized a few days ago that I rarely make steak. I tend to gravitate towards fish and shellfish recipes because they are usually so simple and quick to prepare on weekdays. But grilled steak is … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
It is too darn hot to be using the stove/oven, don't you think? The grill is a great option for hot days, but we have recently been getting the most inconvenient thunderstorms right around dinnertime. … [Read more...]
Diner en Blanc Picnic Food Inspiration
Today is International Picnic Day, so what better time to do a roundup of some of my favorite foods that are picnic friendly? With Diner en Blanc fast approaching, it's also time to start thinking … [Read more...]
Clams with Spicy Sausage
I (like most people, I'm sure) cook mostly things I want to eat. Every now and then, I will get a special request and will go outside my comfort zone (like this Meatloaf recipe, or this Sriracha … [Read more...]
Thai Coconut Mussels
I am excited to announce that I will be a Perfect Protein Blogger for the summer, to help promote a book called The Perfect Protein: The Fish Lovers Guide to Saving the Oceans and Feeding the World. … [Read more...]
