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...]
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...]
Lemon Scented Blueberry Cupcakes
My work is hosting a bake sale this week, so I am using it as the perfect opportunity to try out these cupcakes from Cooking Light that caught my eye a while back. How fantastic do Lemon Scented … [Read more...]
Banana-Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
I never seem to eat all my bananas before they get too ripe. I know the go-to saver for over ripe bananas is banana bread, but I wanted to use them for something a little different. Cooking Light had … [Read more...]
Day After Halloween Brownies
If you're like every other American adult the day after Halloween, you have a whole lot of random candy sitting in your house. My guess is you either 1. want to get rid of it ASAP or 2. consume it all … [Read more...]
Venison Chili with Jalapeno-Cheddar Corn Muffins
I spent most of Saturday in the car driving to/from North Jersey in a freak Nor'easter snowfall that really made the ride quite an experience. After yesterday, it is clear that winter is (sadly) not … [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...]
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...]
Mashed Potatoes with Mushroom Sauce
I love mashed potatoes. I love them so much that my Aunt and Uncle usually ask me to come over the day before Thanksgiving to help peel all of the potatoes so that there are enough for me (I could … [Read more...]
Mushroom Risotto
This past weekend, Kennett Square held it's annual Mushroom Festival. I unfortunately didn't get to go this year, but my parents dropped off a variety of mushrooms for me. When I have a lot of … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
I am so excited that pumpkin season is back, and to share this recipe for Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting! I eat/drink pumpkin flavored things all year, but September … [Read more...]
Baked Brie
There is a Moroccan restaurant in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia called Figs that has the most fantastic Baked Brie dish. It comes in a clay pot and is topped with honey, lavender and … [Read more...]
Salted Caramel Brownies
Hurricane Irene has forced me to stay indoors for most of today, which means I've resorted to cooking/baking to keep me occupied. Today's creation is another Cooking Light recipe for Salted Caramel … [Read more...]
Oven-Roasted Halibut with Quinoa and Warm Tomato Vinaigrette
I'm still working through my tomatoes (no complaints here), and I am trying to experiment with different ways to use the tomatoes. I found this recipe for Oven-Roasted Sea Bass with Couscous and Warm … [Read more...]