Chicken Riggies is a pasta dish native to Utica, NY consisting of chicken, peppers, and rigatoni in a spicy tomato-cream sauce. So why exactly is a Philadelphia-based blog posting a version of Smoked … [Read more...]
Turmeric Chicken and Chickpea Soup
As the weather turns cooler, it seems like everyone around me is fighting a cold. My husband is currently feeling a bit under the weather, so I wanted to make him a nice comforting soup. Cooking Light … [Read more...]
Chicken Mango and Pineapple Salad
A while back, I was given the chance to taste test some of the Cheesecake Factory's new menu items, which they do twice a year (who knew?) I was able to sample some cocktails and bites from across the … [Read more...]
Cowboy Caviar
Note: I was sent some products from Bob’s Red Mill, including Orca Beans. All opinions are my own. There are some ingredients that catch your eye, and you just know you have to use them in a recipe. … [Read more...]
Grilled Southwest Turkey Burgers
Note: I was sent a coupon for Sargento Ultra Thin Cheese Slices through Cooking Light Bloggers’ Connection. Opinions are mine alone. Well, summer weather came out of nowhere, didn't it? Rising … [Read more...]
Chicken Chilaquiles Casserole
My fiance is obsessed with leftovers. For whatever reason, he seems to think that most food tastes better the second time around. So I typically make a few more servings than we need so that he has … [Read more...]
Beer and Cheddar Soup with Grilled Polska Kielbasa
Messaging below is intended for ages 21+ and is intended to be enjoyed responsibly, in moderation. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine … [Read more...]
Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry
I have been having a crazy couple of weeks, so despite cooking a bunch of weeknight-friendly meals, I haven't had much of a chance to write any posts to share those recipes! This one is too tasty to … [Read more...]
Fish in Coconut Curry (Mtuzi wa Samaki)
This is probably apparent with the different types of recipes I post but I really like some variety in what I eat. As a kid, I ate the exact same meals every day because I was so picky, so now that … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
We (hopefully) just had our last snow of the season. This has been one crazy winter! I figured I should make just one more “comfort food” perfect for a cold winter day. This recipe for Slow Cooker … [Read more...]
Spanish Rice with Saffron Cream
Have you ever started a recipe only to find that you are missing an ingredient? And not just any ingredient, but a key ingredient? This happens to me more than I'd like to admit. Recently, I wanted to … [Read more...]
Vegetable Couscous Salad
The weather in Philadelphia decided to take a break from the cold and give us two days of summer! We hit temperatures above 80 degrees so I wanted to prepare a light meal that didn't involve much time … [Read more...]