Boy did I start my cookie baking late this year! I can't believe Christmas is just days away. I was recently sent a beautiful carved cinnamon bark box with 3 oz of Vietnam cinnamon by World Vision so … [Read more...]
Beer Steamed Clams and Mussels
It is fitting that I am able to host this giveaway so close to my blog anniversary! One of my biggest inspirations for learning how to cook and starting a blog to document it was Cooking Light … [Read more...]
Spiced Apple Two Bite Tarts
I love fall treats, but I can't really justify making a whole apple pie for just my boyfriend and I; we would be eating it for days! So I love that this month's Cooking Light had a recipe for mini … [Read more...]
Thai Green Curry Shrimp with Coconut Rice
This post brought to you by Campbell’s Dinner Sauces. Weekend-worthy dinners with only weekday-level effort needed! Learn more at https://www.campbell.com/sauces. There are a bunch of reasons why … [Read more...]
Halloween Chewy Crispy Bars
These Halloween Chewy Crispy Bars are a great use of leftover Halloween candy, or would be a really awesome treat to give out on Halloween! They are simple to make and can be cut into any size … [Read more...]
Chicken with Honey Sofie Beer Sauce
A few weeks back I was invited to go to a super cool event hosted by Goose Island Beer. The last week in September was Goose Island Migration Week in Philadelphia and one of the events was a Painting … [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...]
Prosciutto Wrapped Figs
Oh how I love fresh figs! They are in season late summer into the fall and I recently spotted some Black Mission Figs at my grocery store. I've used fresh figs as a dessert (Grilled Mission Figs with … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pie Milkshakes
It's the most wonderful time of the year, pumpkin season! My love of pumpkin flavored, well, anything, is well known among my group of friends. September means I am actually allowed to dive into my … [Read more...]
Chicken Piccata with Spaghetti
One of my earlier posts on this blog was a chicken piccata recipe. I used to make chicken piccata probably once a week, because it was one of the only recipes I knew! But since I’ve committed to … [Read more...]
Cheese Ravioli with Roasted Tomatoes
Ravioli is a favorite of mine for weeknight meals when you just don't have the energy to cook. You just throw them in the pasta pot and then toss them in a sauce. This recipe involves a bit more than … [Read more...]
Gazpacho with Grilled Pickapeppa Shrimp
Cooking Light’s August issue had a recipe for Pickapeppa Chicken and Mango Kebabs (that I plan on making soon) that required me to buy a bottle of Pickapeppa sauce. I had never heard of this sauce … [Read more...]
Grilled Sirloin Steak with Mango Chile Salad
I realized a few days ago that I rarely make steak. I tend to gravitate towards fish and shellfish recipes because they are usually so simple and quick to prepare on weekdays. But grilled steak is … [Read more...]
Watermelon Mojito
A few weeks ago, I had some watermelon I couldn't finish. So I decided to blend the watermelon, drained it through a sieve, and froze it for future use. I knew I wanted to make a Watermelon Mojito and … [Read more...]
Fresh Salmon Burgers
Everyone loves a good hamburger at a summer barbecue, but sometimes you just want something a little different. Salmon burgers are a really delicious option and are healthier too. Homemade salmon … [Read more...]
