If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you might have picked up on my obsession with pumpkin and butternut squash. I attempt to limit my gourd intake to the September and October months, but … [Read more...]
Gemelli with Yellow Squash Zucchini and Basil
One of my favorite parts of the CSA share is having a plethora of zucchini and summer squash at my disposal. I love these ingredients with a simple pasta, so I was happy to come across a Martha … [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...]
Shrimp Florentine Pasta
My boyfriend is allergic to shrimp. And I swear knowledge of this allergy makes me inexplicably crave shrimp. All. The. Time. So I wait for weekdays to make shrimp as much as my little heart desires. … [Read more...]
Lobster Ravioli with Saffron Cream Sauce
Everyone needs a quick but really impressive meal in their cooking arsenal. My go-to is usually ravioli; it cooks in a few minutes and all you really have to do is make an awesome sauce. You can … [Read more...]
Rigatoni with Halibut Tomato and Basil
This recipe for Rigatoni with Halibut Tomato and Basil is loosely adapted from Marc Vetri's cookbook, Rustic Italian Food. Last Friday, I went to Vetri for the first time. And it was hands down the … [Read more...]
Creamy Spring Pasta
I was talking to my mom on the phone earlier this week and she mentioned she was making a creamy pasta with peas (her favorite) for dinner. Naturally, I had some taste bud jealousy and decided that I … [Read more...]
Garlicky Meatball Pasta with Avocado-Butter Lettuce Salad
Despite having an Italian mother, I have never made meatballs before. I'm almost embarrassed to admit it. Whelp, at the age of 26, I believe it is time to finally get my hands dirty and make some … [Read more...]
Penne with Bacon Vodka Sauce
Yes, you read that title correctly. Penne with Bacon Vodka Sauce. I have wanted to make some recipes using Bakon Vodka ever since I heard of its existence. My mind immediately went to Bloody Mary's … [Read more...]
Artichoke, Spinach, and Feta Stuffed Shells
I have been making a bunch of freezer-friendly meals lately. You never know when you will come home and just be too exhausted to cook, and frozen meals can really save the night. This one also happens … [Read more...]
Lemon Pepper Chicken with Creamy Artichoke & Sun Dried Tomato Pasta
Well, that's quite a long title for a dish. I don't really know what else to call it though, this recipe was a result of me trying to make a meal with what I had on hand. I was send some chicken from … [Read more...]
Creamy Lemon Pasta with Vegetables
Pasta is definitely one of my weaknesses. I would eat it every day if it was socially acceptable to do so. But alas, all those carbs probably wouldn't be best. Adding vegetables to a pasta dish always … [Read more...]
Angel Hair Pasta with Mussels in a Red Pepper Sauce
I'm on a slight mussel kick at the moment. I can't stop thinking about Eulogy's beer mussels, Bona Cucina's mussels in white wine, and most recently, a mussels in red sauce I had back in college. I … [Read more...]
Liberté at Sofitel Philadelphia’s Chestnut Ravioli
I am lucky to live in such a food city. Everywhere around me, there are restaurants that deliver seemingly effortless food with beautiful presentation. Twice a year, center city hosts Restaurant Week, … [Read more...]
Spinach Spaghetti with Salmon Cream Sauce
Have you ever bought a bunch of ingredients just because they sounded good? I try to stick to a list, but this time I couldn't help myself. I found fresh spinach spaghetti and it just sounded so … [Read more...]
