I apologize for the lack of posts! Like many, I've spent the past week doing a whole lot of eating, but not necessarily cooking. My parents gave me a nifty panini pan for the stove which also doubles … [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...]
Pancetta Crisps with Goat Cheese and Pear
With the holidays fast approaching, we all need more quick appetizer recipes for when friends and family come to visit. This one for Pancetta Crisps with Goat Cheese and Pear from Southern Living … [Read more...]
Lamb Wraps with Tzatziki Sauce
I love a good gyro. I never considered even trying to make one because, this may come as a surprise, but I don't have a spit in my tiny apartment. I know, a huge oversight. So I was really excited to … [Read more...]
Black Bean Tostadas
Tostada normally refers to any meal in which a tortilla is deep fried or toasted. They were originally in response to tortillas that had started to get stale but could still be eaten. The toasted or … [Read more...]
Pan Seared Flounder with Fried Rosemary and Garlic
In an effort to eat more fish, I have been in search of recipes that call for fish other than salmon, my main seafood staple. I've made flounder once before and loved how quick it cooked up and how … [Read more...]
Hummus Vegetable Pizza
It's no secret that I love hummus. I've made quite a few different versions on this blog. So I was really excited when I was given the chance to sample some hummus through the Foodbuzz Tastemakers … [Read more...]
Bacon, Egg & Toast Cups with Spinach
I came across this Martha Stewart recipe this week and was kind of mad at myself for not thinking of it first. It's brilliant. I love the idea of an entire breakfast within one little "muffin". This … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Ravioli with Gorgonzola Sauce
Are you getting sick of my pumpkin recipes? I think this recipe for Pumpkin Ravioli with Gorgonzola Sauce actually brings me to over a dozen posts on pumpkin-flavored desserts/meals. I wasn't lying … [Read more...]
Wilted Tatsoi with Sauteed Tofu
One of my friends asked me if I'd be willing to add some tofu recipes to my repertoire. I was pretty wary to try it. I don't mind tofu, but I can't say I've ever had a hankering for it. Well, for some … [Read more...]
Balsamic Bruschetta Chicken
I honestly don't know why I don't make more dinners that involve chicken. I guess I just never have any on hand. This week, we were celebrating one of my friend's birthdays by making her dinner and we … [Read more...]
Roasted Eggplant & Feta Dip
I am at a bit of a loss for what to do with eggplant. Eggplant Parmesan and Baba Ghannouj are the only two recipes I really know that use eggplant. However, I found a tasty sounding recipe from … [Read more...]
Pesto
Nothing tastes as fresh as homemade pesto. It is surprisingly easy to make and really blows the store-bought stuff out of the water. With a whopping 5 ingredients (plus salt and pepper), pesto is … [Read more...]
Jalapeno Ginger Butternut Squash Soup
When I first came across this recipe for Jalapeno Ginger Butternut Squash Soup, I was intrigued by the ingredients. Never would I have thought to add jalapenos and ginger to a butternut squash dish. … [Read more...]
Kara-Age Popcorn Shrimp
One of the best parts of starting this blog is that I get to make food outside my comfort zone. I try to make new and different recipes to expand cooking repertoire. As a member of the Foodbuzz … [Read more...]
