Chelo Kebab or Chelow Kebab is a Persian dish made with steamed saffron rice and kebabs. This version parboils the rice which then browns in a large pan, covered with a cloth, and steams with a little … [Read more...]
Lamb Burgers with Feta-Mint Spread and Sweet Potato Fries
I've been in a bit of a cooking rut recently; I've had a difficult time figuring out what new recipes I want to try. Luckily, Cooking Light always has some inspiration for me. This time, it came in … [Read more...]
Orzo Pasta with Peas Lemon and Feta
I am SO ready for spring! Around this time every year, I tend to start making more "springy" recipes in the hopes that the weather picks up on my strong hints for warmer weather. And what are more … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars
If you follow my Instagram, you may have seen what "tough" research I had to do this weekend for this post. With the 3rd Annual South Street Spring Festival just days away (Saturday, May 2), I visited … [Read more...]
Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes
Happy National Blueberry Pancake Day!! To celebrate, I partnered with Driscoll's to bring you a really delicious spin on traditional blueberry pancakes: Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes. Adding … [Read more...]
Charred Lemon Chicken Piccata
I love Chicken Piccata, it's a simple recipe that really delivers on flavor. Plus, I usually have the ingredients needed on hand! Cooking Light's latest issue has a recipe for Chicken Piccata that … [Read more...]
Browned Butter and Lemon Brussels Sprouts
I love love love Brussels sprouts. I truly don't understand why I was told they were gross when I was a kid, they are a favorite veggie of mine now! So I'm excited to share this recipe for Browned … [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...]
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...]
Roasted Beet Hummus
I am just drawn to the color of beets. They make any dish look absolutely beautiful! I've done a couple of other beet dishes on here (Beet Risotto, Gemelli with Brown Butter Beet Sauce, and Roasted … [Read more...]
Farro Berry and Walnut Salad
This recipe from Cooking Light is actually supposed to be a side dish. But I thought this Farro Berry and Walnut Salad would make a great summer lunch! I have been looking for something that can be … [Read more...]
Grilled Octopus Salad
A while back, I was given the opportunity to visit Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse. Naturally, I jumped at the chance. Davio's has been a staple in the Philadelphia food scene for a while now. … [Read more...]
Smoky Portuguese-Style Mussels
Mussels are one of my favorite quick meal options -- they take just 5 minutes to cook! This recipe for Smoky Portuguese-Style Mussels infuses the broth with turkey kielbasa and smoked paprika before … [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...]
Citrus Poached Salmon with Mustard Sauce
Hooray for more salmon recipes! I will never have enough different recipes for salmon, it is definitely one of my favorite proteins. This recipe for Citrus Poached Salmon with Mustard Sauce … [Read more...]
