NOTE: I received a copy of The Everything Mediterranean Instant Pot® Cookbook: 300 Recipes for Healthy Mediterranean Meals―Made in Minutes by Kelly Jaggers in order to write this post. Opinions are … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Chicken Orzo Soup
I feel like I've been baby-stepping my way into this recipe. I started by making a Pressure Cooker Whole "Rotisserie" Chicken, followed by Pressure Cooker Chicken Broth. So I'm taking it one step … [Read more...]
One Pot Chicken with Orzo
Who doesn't love a "one pot" meal? No one wants to do a ton of dishes after dinner! I love cooking with my cast iron skillet, which is actually my grandmothers. Cast iron does a great job of … [Read more...]
Pesto Chicken, Blistered Tomatoes and Orzo & Herb Pilaf
You can never have too many weeknight meals, especially chicken recipes! For this dinner, I combined two Cooking Light recipes  (Pesto Chicken with Blistered Tomatoes and Orzo and Herb Pilaf) to make … [Read more...]
Orzo with Crispy Pancetta and Chives
You can never have too many quick side dishes to help complete a meal. This one comes highly recommended by my husband; the first time I made it, I didn't even get a taste because he gobbled up all of … [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...]
Seared Salmon Fillets with Orzo Pilaf
Now that Lent is in full swing, I thought I'd add even more salmon recipes to my blog. (If you haven't picked up on it yet, I love salmon. I would eat it every day if I could.) This recipe from … [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...]
Snapper with Zucchini and Tomato with Parsley Orzo
My CSA this year allows me to choose 6 items each week to be in my share. Every single time so far, I’ve chosen zucchini as one of the six. I just love it. But with 3-4 pieces of zucchini a week, I am … [Read more...]
Lobster Mac and Cheese
I have wanted to make Lobster Mac and Cheese for the longest time. So when I was having a crummy week, I thought it would be the perfect pick-me up. (I treat myself really well, don't I?) Continental, … [Read more...]
Grilled Tomato Orzo Salad in a Tomato Bowl
We have been having such a warm spring in Philadelphia. So if the weather is going to pretend it is summer, I will as well! To me, summer means tomatoes, corn, pesto, pasta salad, and of course, … [Read more...]
Salmon Skewers with Lemon-Parsley Pesto
I have quite a bit of parsley from my CSA share. I mistakenly bought a bunch of parsley two days before also, oops. I don't want to waste it, so I looked for a recipe that included pesto (an easy way … [Read more...]
Orzo Risotto with Buttery Shrimp
I am always in search of seafood dishes that aren't just salmon. Don't get me wrong, I love salmon, but I think it's time for me to finally expand my culinary repertoire. I found this recipe on Food … [Read more...]
