A friend reached out to me with a food challenge: how to make baked ziti that will be hot and ready when they come back from a christening. A Slow Cooker Baked Ziti recipe seemed like the perfect … [Read more...]
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
My husband absolutely loves Pasta in Vodka Sauce. I don't make it terribly often, but it is a really simple and delicious dish to make at home, so I figured it was time to share my recipe for Rigatoni … [Read more...]
Smoky Bacon Topped Mac and Cheese
Note: I was sent samples of Bear Mountain BBQ Wood Pellets in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. I'm going to keep the yummy smoked recipes going because, well, I can! This recipe for … [Read more...]
Smoked Chicken Riggies
Chicken Riggies is a pasta dish native to Utica, NY consisting of chicken, peppers, and rigatoni in a spicy tomato-cream sauce. So why exactly is a Philadelphia-based blog posting a version of Smoked … [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...]
Spinach Lemon Ricotta Pasta
Well. The weather refuses to act like spring. But I'm sick of waiting for spring to arrive to make delicious spring food! So this recipe for Spinach Lemon Ricotta Pasta has spring … [Read more...]
Sheet Pan Parmesan Chicken with Cauliflower and Artichoke Hearts
I've made this recipe a few times already, and it's quickly becoming a favorite of mine. This recipe, adapted from Taste of Home, comes together pretty quickly, so it's great for weeknight … [Read more...]
Spinach and Artichoke Breakfast Casserole
Last weekend, we were invited to a potluck brunch for a friend's birthday. I wanted to bring a savory breakfast dish that would work well for a crowd. With the big game this weekend, my mind … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Polenta with Fall Vegetables
I'm a huge pumpkin fan, and I don't mean "pumpkin spice" when I say that (although I do love pumpkin spice things as well!) I haven't made a savory pumpkin dish for a while, so I was excited to … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Parmesan Herb Pork Loin with Chunky Tomato Sauce
For whatever reason, I tend to shy away from making pork or ham. So when my friend and I were having our cooking marathon, I figured it was a good time to add one in for some variety. We … [Read more...]
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
 Note: This post is sponsored by Moyer Beef. All opinions are mine alone. Sunday night in my house is pasta night, which almost always means pasta with a meaty tomato sauce. I tend to make Meatballs … [Read more...]
Charred Ramp Arancini
Tomorrow is one of my favorite events of the year: Flavors on the Avenue! I've written past posts about this event, but this year, they are switching things up a bit. The event, usually held under a … [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...]
Baked Ziti
This blog post has been compensated by Borden® Cheese. All opinions are mine alone. #BordenCheeseLove #CollectiveBias #Ad As I’ve mentioned in the past, pasta night is a very important … [Read more...]
Spring Vegetable Penne with Lemon Cream Sauce
This time of year delivers some pret-ty great produce. All of the green veggies are in season! This recipe from Cooking Light for Spring Vegetable Penne with Lemon Cream Sauce makes the most of some … [Read more...]
