So I've been feeling pretty crummy for the past few days. And I've been craving soups like crazy. One of my favorite options when I want a comforting meal is ramen, specifically Shio-style from Nom … [Read more...]
Mushroom and Sausage Ragu with Creamy Polenta
With the weather starting to cool off a bit, I had a hankering for something a little more hearty that I could still prepare on a weeknight. This recipe from Cooking Light incorporates mushrooms and … [Read more...]
Eggplant & Portobello Pasta #BeerLoversHH
I love cooking with beer, I've used it a lot in past recipes -- everything from Beer-Steamed Clams and Mussels to Pumpkin Spice Bread. So this new cookbook is right up my alley! The Ultimate Beer … [Read more...]
Lemony Chicken Fricassee with Shallots and Morel Mushrooms
When making dinner on weeknights, I am always looking for a recipe that I can have made in 30 minutes or less. But that doesn't mean I'm willing to compromise on flavor! This Food and Wine recipe … [Read more...]
Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms are one of my favorite appetizers, they always hit the spot! So when Jimmy Dean contacted me about their new Fully Cooked Sausage Crumbles, I knew I wanted to use the crumbles in … [Read more...]
Uses for Leftover Jumbo Lump Crab Meat
Because I primarily only cook for two, using up leftover ingredients is always a bit of a challenge. When I wanted to make my version of Carrabba’s Cedar Plank Fired Salmon Topped with a Crabcake, I … [Read more...]
Cedar Plank Fired Salmon
As the weather cools down, I want more and more comfort food. I gravitate towards pastas, all forms of a warm meal, and food with a little spice to it to keep me feeling toasty, like this Cedar Plant … [Read more...]
Wild Mushroom Truffled Pizza Topped with Runny Eggs
.Pizzas are a great weeknight meal option; it's easy to make it out of products in your pantry and can be customized for whatever you're in the mood to eat that night (or what you need to clean out of … [Read more...]
Tsukune (Japanese Chicken Meatballs)
I am in a never ending search to find ways to make chicken into a new and different meal. Cooking Light’s September issue had this recipe for Japanese Chicken Meatballs, or Tsukune, that were … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Boeuf Bourguignon
I have somehow never even attempted Julia Child's Boeuf Bourguignon. I must have skipped over that week during JC100. This dish is easily adapted for a slow cooker because it is a stew recipe that … [Read more...]
Caprese Stuffed Grilled Balsamic Portobello Mushrooms
With grilling season here, I am in search of recipes that aren't just, well, burgers. I love a good grilled burger, but they can get old pretty quickly. I realized recently that I haven't had many … [Read more...]
Seared Wild Striped Bass with Sauteed Spring Vegetables
Spring has some of the best vegetables and it's about time I put some of them to use! Anne Burrell has this fantastic recipe for Seared Wild Striped Bass with Sauteed Spring Vegetables using some of … [Read more...]
Wine and Tomato Braised Chicken Thighs
It's no secret that I love tomatoes. So when I was contacted to participate in a celebration of Pomi's 30 year anniversary, I was more than happy to oblige. To celebrate, each month Pomi sends me a … [Read more...]
Chicken Fricassee With Tarragon
Cold weather always makes me crave comfort food. I tend to really want pasta (and would be perfectly happy eating it every day that drops below 40 degrees) but am always open to healthier comfort food … [Read more...]
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Who honestly doesn’t love crab stuffed mushrooms? Little bite sized bits of happiness: mushroom, crab meat, cheese, and crunchy bread crumbs. I always have my fingers crossed that these party staples … [Read more...]