Some nights, you just want to saute or grill up a protein and have a quick go-to side to make a nice meal without much effort. So it's always nice to have a few awesome sides in the … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Spring Lamb Stew
I'm so impatient weather-wise in the spring. I want it to warm up immediately, but that's not exactly how this season goes. Although today is supposed to be quite nice, some spring nights can … [Read more...]
Dijon Herb Crusted Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce
I am not shy about my love of Cooking Light magazine. Their recipes are what got me started on my cooking journey. Not only are their recipes on the healthier side, but most are also great for … [Read more...]
Cape Malay Curry
My husband and I (obviously) love trying new and different recipes. Living in Philadelphia, we are lucky enough to have a pretty solid restaurant scene, covering quite a range of cuisines. So my … [Read more...]
Chimichurri Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Onions
My husband and I just moved into a new home, so I wanted to make one of my first meals here extra homey! This recipe for Chimichurri Roasted Chicken is perfect for a Sunday night and is hearty … [Read more...]
Chicken Agrodolce with Creamy Polenta
Happy New Year! Our unseasonably warm weather seems to have left with 2015, and colder temperatures are here to stay for a while. This recipe for Chicken Agrodolce with Creamy Polenta from Cooking … [Read more...]
Cherry Port Cranberry Sauce
I absolutely love cranberry sauce. This not-too-tart and not-too-sweet Thanksgiving staple is always a favorite of mine. Now I don't turn my nose up at the canned stuff, but this homemade … [Read more...]
Autumn Apple Salad with Cinnamon Honey Dijon Dressing
It's September which means apples are right in their prime season! Although apples are available year-round, most apples ripen in the August-October time frame. I've had a craving for apples ever … [Read more...]
Duck Breasts with Blackberry-Port Sauce
I was feeling a little fancy this week so I decided to challenge myself with a protein I rarely use: duck! I've actually only worked with duck twice (Duck Breasts with Cider Farro Risotto … [Read more...]
Haroset Braised Short Ribs
Passover begins tonight so I wanted to share a recipe I found from Martha Stewart for Haroset Braised Short Ribs that is Passover-friendly. The recipe can be made ahead of time and reheated but I just … [Read more...]
Egg BLT with Avocado
When I came across this recipe, my first thought was "why don't people make Egg BLTs more often"? Why is this not a common brunch menu choice? Egg sounds like a logical upgrade to a traditional BLT. … [Read more...]
Grilled Striped Bass with Bacon Vinaigrette, Red Smashed Potatoes & Sautéed Butter-Thyme Mushrooms
Whew. By the time you say the title of this post you could have cooked most of this meal. Fish is a perfect weekday choice because it is so darn quick to cook up. I managed to make all parts of this … [Read more...]
Curly Endive, Prosciutto & Mozzarella on Bruschetta
This week, I received curly endive as part of my CSA. Curly endive, also known as frisée (French for "curly") is really not one of my favorites; it's really quite bitter. I tend to usually push the … [Read more...]
