If you've never had a Paloma Cocktail before, you are in for a treat! This 3-ingredient cocktail is a refreshing tequila-based drink perfect for warm weather! Originating in Mexico, Palomas are … [Read more...]
Tropical Margarita
Note: I was sent bottles of OCEAN SPRAY CRAN•TROPICAL™ CRANBERRY TROPICAL JUICE DRINK in order to make this post. Opinions are mine alone. Outdoor summer events call for fun cocktails, don't you … [Read more...]
Soup Joumou (Haitian Beef and Squash Soup)
Happy New Year! There are a bunch of traditional dishes around the world to help usher in a new year. In past years, I've shared a Black Eyed Peas Hash, Black Eyed Peas with Collard Greens, and a … [Read more...]
Mojito Slushies
What. Is. With. This. Rain? I feel like it's never going to stop raining in Philadelphia! It is now mid- to late May and all I want to do is enjoy some warm weather on my deck. Even if the weather … [Read more...]
Breakfast Guacamole
Note: This post is sponsored by Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs. All opinions are mine alone. Eggs are a big part of my cooking repertoire: they are a great source of healthy fats, protein, vitamins … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Carnitas
Who doesn't love carnitas? Tender, juicy, and crispy all at the same time, they are definitely a favorite of mine! They tend to come off as not exactly home-cook friendly though, because the … [Read more...]
Thai Basil Vegetable Dumplings with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Note: This post is sponsored by Nasoya. All opinions are mine alone. I've been sharing fairly meat-heavy recipes recently, so it's about time I shared a meatless (and vegan) option that is perfect … [Read more...]
African Peanut Stew
African Peanut Stew (or Groundnut Stew) is a wonderfully hearty dish that originates in West Africa. Ingredients vary widely, but generally include a broth of ground peanuts and tomatoes with other … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Black Bean Dip
I love a good dip. It's one of my favorite snack to bring to a party -- it travels well and are always a hit! As a somewhat recent owner of COSORI 6 Qt Electrical Pressure Cooker and I had yet to use … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Khichuri (Bengali Red Lentil Risotto)
Note: I was sent a copy of Instant Indian: Classic foods from every region of India made easy in the Instant Pot for review. All opinions are mine alone. I really enjoy Indian recipes. I've dabbled a … [Read more...]
Bloody Marys
I've been told I make a pretty darn good Bloody Mary. Although I can't take much credit for it; I've been using my grandpa's recipe for years now. My "responsibility" at Thanksgiving every year is to … [Read more...]
Elote (Mexican Grilled Corn)
One of my favorite summer foods is corn. A nice grilled corn on the cob just makes my day! But I had never tried Elote before, so I figured it was time to do so! Elote, or corn on the … [Read more...]
Grilled Margaritas
You've probably noticed by now that I love to grill. And with that, sometimes I grill some strange things, like this recipe for a Grilled Peach Old Fashioned Cocktail, or this recipe for Grilled … [Read more...]
Rosé Aperol Spritz
This past weekend, my parents threw a surprise birthday party for my sister, and asked that I make a "punch" for the party. I'm not exactly a punch fan, but I love big batch cocktails, especially … [Read more...]
Frozen Mango Daiquiri
About this time every year, I start wishing for warmer weather. And yet, this time every year, we tend to get one more winter storm to prove that it's not quite spring just yet. So, given that … [Read more...]
