Every Christmas, my mom makes an absolutely delicious trifle to give to neighbors and have for dessert on Christmas day. This trifle is so ingrained in our winter holidays that I'm pretty sure we … [Read more...]
Cream of Tomato Soup
"The secret of good cooking is, first, having a love of it. ... If you're convinced that cooking is drudgery, you're never going to be good at it, and you might as well warm up something frozen." - … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
One of my favorite parts of reading other blogger's pages is checking out the "about me" sections of their blogs. It's always so interesting to read how bloggers began cooking, how they decided to … [Read more...]
Champagne-Browned Butter Chicken
My CSA share this week came with the most beautiful carrots. I am not the biggest fan of carrots but I don't mind them mixed into a dish. These were too pretty to not use! Cooking Light had a recipe … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Bourbon BBQ Baby Back Ribs
I'm not even going to pretend to care about football. I have no clue what is going on on the field, nor do I honestly want to. Not even going to school with Flacco could peak my interest in the sport. … [Read more...]
Almond Lavender Cupcakes with Honey Cream Cheese Frosting
I have been looking for dried lavender for the longest time. I understand that a lavender treat is probably more appropriate for a spring day, but I just came across dried lavender this week at the … [Read more...]
Kung Pao Chicken Tacos
I have no idea who decided that different foods should get taco-fied, but I am all for this movement. I love tacos, and Cooking Light comes up with the best taco recipes. These Kung Pao Chicken Tacos … [Read more...]
Quinoa Chicken Curry
I'm excited to share with you this recipe for Quinoa Chicken Curry, but before I do, I wanted to share a bit about quinoa. Although quinoa seems to be a bit of a "new" super food, it has actually … [Read more...]
Chilean Sea Bass Tacos with Chipotle Cream
I have never made a taco recipe from Cooking Light that I didn't love. Honestly, how do they manage to deliver fantastic recipe after fantastic recipe? This one for Chilean Sea Bass Tacos with … [Read more...]
Scallops Gratineed with Wine Garlic and Herbs
I am on a butter kick. Darn you, Julia Child, and your deliciously simple but butter-filled recipes. There are few things that change the taste of a meal as easily as really good butter. I'm talking … [Read more...]
Hake Meuniere over Spaghetti
.With Julia Child's 100th birthday fast approaching, the food blog world has been celebrating in the best way we know how: honoring Julia Child through her recipes. I am currently reading a book … [Read more...]
Beet Risotto
I love the taste of beets, but preparing them is so time consuming that I tend to avoid buying them. Most recipes involving beets require you to roast the beets and then peel them. I came across a … [Read more...]
Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
I am in love with all things warm-weather related, but one of my favorite parts of summer is the outdoor eating (surprise surprise). I used to work at a camp on the Chesapeake in Maryland and would … [Read more...]
Vichyssoise (Cold Leek & Potato Soup)
I figured it was about time I posted another Julia Child recipe. I have to admit, the past two weeks recipes intimidated me quite a bit, so I didn't even make them. Although I have to say, Coq au Vin … [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...]