Warmer weather is nearly here, and we can all use more recipes that won't heat up the whole house. This recipe for Herb Rice with Peas Prosciutto and Ricotta is largely a no-cook recipe - you only … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Persian Lamb and Herb Stew
Note: I was sent a copy of The Instant Pot Kosher Cookbook, 100 Recipes to Nourish Body and Soul in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. It is most certainly Instant Pot season! Work … [Read more...]
Chocolate Creme De Menthe Cookies
Note: I was sent some baking tools from OXO in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. It's that time of year again - OXO's Bake a Difference Campaign is live! Every year, OXO supports … [Read more...]
Mango Peach Lassi
I mentioned in a previous post that I had the opportunity to try a box of Misfits Market, a Philadelphia-based company that rescues produce from regional farms and distributes it throughout the … [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...]
Indian Spiced Chicken and Potatoes in Tomato Cream Sauce
I'm on a pretty good streak of making a bunch of meals on weekends so that we have quick and easy meals on weeknights. Last weekend, I came across this recipe for Indian Spiced Chicken with Tomato and … [Read more...]
Sumac Scented Eggplant and Chickpeas
Have you ever used ground sumac? Ground sumac is made from dried ground berries from the sumac bush, which is native to the Middle East. The flavor is similar to lemons, sour and tangy, but less tart … [Read more...]
Spiced Lamb with Saffron Couscous
Because I usually have a recipe in mind when I go food shopping, it's pretty rare that I come home with a rogue ingredient. But recently, while picking up ground beef and sausage for my Meatballs and … [Read more...]
Grilled Lamb Pita Pockets
I've mentioned before that once warmer weather is here, I make it a priority to use my grill instead of my oven/stovetop. It keeps the temperature down in my house, and it's super easy to grill! Plus, … [Read more...]
Creamy Snap Peas with Feta
Some nights, you just want to saute 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 … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Spring Lamb Stew
I'm so impatient weather-wise in the spring. I want it to warm up immediately, but that's not exactly how this season goes. Although today is supposed to be quite nice, some spring nights can … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
You've probably noticed that I'm a huge fan of slow cooker recipes; I have almost 50 slow cooker recipes on this blog! Slow cooker meals work great for make ahead meals, feeding a crowd, and getting … [Read more...]
Blackberry Gin Fizz
It's been a little while since I shared a cocktail recipe! I've been meaning to make this cocktail since I saw a version of it in the June issue of Cooking Light. A "fizz" is a cocktail that … [Read more...]
Grilled Red Snapper with Chunky Tomato Watermelon Salsa
I have the unnecessary "skill" of setting off my smoke alarm almost every time I use my oven or stovetop. I'm going to blame it on my house having an overly sensitive smoke alarm (which I guess is … [Read more...]
Chicken Mango and Pineapple Salad
A while back, I was given the chance to taste test some of the Cheesecake Factory's new menu items, which they do twice a year (who knew?) I was able to sample some cocktails and bites from across the … [Read more...]
