My CSA share this week came with the most beautiful carrots. I am not the biggest fan of carrots but I don't mind them mixed into a dish. These were too pretty to not use! Cooking Light had a recipe … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Bourbon BBQ Baby Back Ribs
I'm not even going to pretend to care about football. I have no clue what is going on on the field, nor do I honestly want to. Not even going to school with Flacco could peak my interest in the sport. … [Read more...]
Almond Lavender Cupcakes with Honey Cream Cheese Frosting
I have been looking for dried lavender for the longest time. I understand that a lavender treat is probably more appropriate for a spring day, but I just came across dried lavender this week at the … [Read more...]
Kung Pao Chicken Tacos
I have no idea who decided that different foods should get taco-fied, but I am all for this movement. I love tacos, and Cooking Light comes up with the best taco recipes. These Kung Pao Chicken Tacos … [Read more...]
Quinoa Chicken Curry
I'm excited to share with you this recipe for Quinoa Chicken Curry, but before I do, I wanted to share a bit about quinoa. Although quinoa seems to be a bit of a "new" super food, it has actually … [Read more...]
Chilean Sea Bass Tacos with Chipotle Cream
I have never made a taco recipe from Cooking Light that I didn't love. Honestly, how do they manage to deliver fantastic recipe after fantastic recipe? This one for Chilean Sea Bass Tacos with … [Read more...]
Scallops Gratineed with Wine Garlic and Herbs
I am on a butter kick. Darn you, Julia Child, and your deliciously simple but butter-filled recipes. There are few things that change the taste of a meal as easily as really good butter. I'm talking … [Read more...]
Hake Meuniere over Spaghetti
.With Julia Child's 100th birthday fast approaching, the food blog world has been celebrating in the best way we know how: honoring Julia Child through her recipes. I am currently reading a book … [Read more...]
Beet Risotto
I love the taste of beets, but preparing them is so time consuming that I tend to avoid buying them. Most recipes involving beets require you to roast the beets and then peel them. I came across a … [Read more...]
Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
I am in love with all things warm-weather related, but one of my favorite parts of summer is the outdoor eating (surprise surprise). I used to work at a camp on the Chesapeake in Maryland and would … [Read more...]
Vichyssoise (Cold Leek & Potato Soup)
I figured it was about time I posted another Julia Child recipe. I have to admit, the past two weeks recipes intimidated me quite a bit, so I didn't even make them. Although I have to say, Coq au Vin … [Read more...]
Lobster Mac and Cheese
I have wanted to make Lobster Mac and Cheese for the longest time. So when I was having a crummy week, I thought it would be the perfect pick-me up. (I treat myself really well, don't I?) Continental, … [Read more...]
Black Bean Soup with Orange Jalapeno Salsa
Every food blogger dreams of walking out of their day job and never looking back to pursue a full-time career in food. Most keep this as a fun little pipe dream to think about while sipping on their … [Read more...]
Lobster Ravioli with Saffron Cream Sauce
Everyone needs a quick but really impressive meal in their cooking arsenal. My go-to is usually ravioli; it cooks in a few minutes and all you really have to do is make an awesome sauce. You can … [Read more...]
Rigatoni with Halibut Tomato and Basil
This recipe for Rigatoni with Halibut Tomato and Basil is loosely adapted from Marc Vetri's cookbook, Rustic Italian Food. Last Friday, I went to Vetri for the first time. And it was hands down the … [Read more...]