As much as I wish that I could meal plan and cook every night of the week, I have times where my job is too busy and I just don't have time. During these busy periods, I usually order Blue Apron meals … [Read more...]
Ful Medames
One of my favorite new-ish shows is PBS’s No Passport Required with Marcus Samuelsson. Each episode explores the immigrant communities and food within different U.S. cities. There have only been 6 … [Read more...]
Grilled Fennel with Parmesan
I don't think you can ever have too many side dishes to rotate for different dinner combinations, including ones you can make on the grill, like this Grilled Fennel with Parmesan recipe. One of … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cherry Banana Bread
Note: I was sent Northwest Cherries in order to write this post and recipe for Chocolate Cherry Banana Bread. All opinions are mine alone. My husband and I were recently invited to go down the shore … [Read more...]
Grilled Caprese Polenta Rounds
Have you ever purchased an ingredient at the supermarket that you have no clue how you're going to end up using it? Months ago, I purchased a tube of prepared polenta and honestly just forgot I even … [Read more...]
Homemade Maraschino Cherries
Note: I was sent Northwest Cherries in order to write this post. All opinions are mine alone. July is peak cherry season, which means I have A TON of cherries in my fridge! I was sent quite a few … [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...]
Farro with Vidalia Onion and Asparagus
Note: I was sent a box of Vidalia onions to make this post for Farro with Vidalia Onion and Asparagus. Opinions are mine alone. I'm still working through my box of Vidalia onions. No complaints here, … [Read more...]
French Onion Soup
Note: I was sent a box of Vidalia onions to make this post. Opinions are mine alone. When I first received a box of Vidalia onions, I knew I had to make French Onion Soup. The sweetness of the … [Read more...]
Sauteed Hen of the Woods Mushrooms
Note: I was sent a copy of The Freds at Barneys New York Cookbook for review. All opinions are mine alone. The Freds at Barneys New York Cookbook is the definitive cookbook by the celebrated chef and … [Read more...]
Spicy Cucumber Salad
Note: I was sent a bottle of Chabé® Sambal Chili. All opinions are mine alone. We are big fans of spicy foods in my house. So whenever I am given the opportunity to try a new hot sauce or paste, I … [Read more...]
Feta Dip
I'm on a bit of a feta kick at the moment. I absolutely love French feta, which is a bit more mild and creamier than the more tangy, crumbly version most people associate with feta cheese. When … [Read more...]
Creamy Snap Peas with Feta
Some nights, you just want to sauté or grill up a protein and have a quick go-to side to make a nice meal without much effort. So it's always nice to have a few awesome sides in the rotation, … [Read more...]
Creamy Avocado Soup
My husband and I have had some fairly heavy (but delicious) food recently. So this weekend, I was in search of something a bit lighter for lunch that would still fill us up, like this creamy avocado … [Read more...]
Colcannon
I realized this weekend as I was making some of my favorite St. Patrick's Day foods that I have not written a post on Colcannon! Colcannon is mashed potatoes with sautéed greens mixed in, … [Read more...]
