This past Sunday was crum-my. It rained ALL day. So I was in comfort food mode. Along with making another batch of Lemony Red Lentil Soup, I decided to make a rice pudding recipe in my slow cooker, … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
You've probably noticed that I'm a huge fan of slow cooker recipes; I have almost 50 slow cooker recipes on this blog! Slow cooker meals work great for make ahead meals, feeding a crowd, and getting … [Read more...]
Hashweh (Spiced Ground Beef with Pistachios Over Rice)
Note: This post is sponsored by Moyer Beef. All opinions are mine alone. It's definitely still summer weather for the most part, but this past week, we've had a bit of a cool down in Philly. Which … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja
I love love love this recipe for Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja. It's a perfect slow cooker meal, which means dinner is ready for me when I come home from work. Ropa Vieja translates to "old clothes," … [Read more...]
Charred Ramp Arancini
Tomorrow is one of my favorite events of the year: Flavors on the Avenue! I've written past posts about this event, but this year, they are switching things up a bit. The event, usually held under a … [Read more...]
Pork Belly Adobo
I'm fairly certain all avid cooks dream of the day they will receive their first piece of Le Creuset cookware or bakeware. Le Creuset products are also a staple on wedding registries. So when I was … [Read more...]
Chelo Kebab
Chelo Kebab or Chelow Kebab is a Persian dish made with steamed saffron rice and kebabs. This version parboils the rice which then browns in a large pan, covered with a cloth, and steams with a little … [Read more...]
Chicken Yassa (Senegalese Lemon Chicken)
Chicken Yassa is a popular chicken dish originating from Senegal. This meal is the epitome of comfort food: marinated roasted chicken with onions, lemon juice, olives, garlic, and broth served over … [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...]
Jambalaya
This weekend, I cooked my little heart out. I realized Labor Day is only a couple of weeks away, so it's time to stock my freezer with ready-made meals for busy nights in the fall. I … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken Cacciatore
One of my favorite things to throw on the grill are vegetables, something magical and delicious happens when vegetables are grilled. One night, we were doing a bit of a fridge cleaning meal and ended … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Curry Chicken with Potatoes and Peas
Note: I was sent two jars of Herb 'n Zest Cooking Sauces. All opinions are mine alone. As someone who works full-time, my biggest requirement for a dinner option is that it can be made in under 40 … [Read more...]
Pineapple Fried Rice with Chicken #ChineseNYeats
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ChineseNYeats #CollectiveBias Next Monday begins the Year of the Monkey, according to the … [Read more...]
Shakshuka
Shakshuka (or shakshouka) is an Israeli breakfast dish of eggs poached in a chunky tomato sauce with spices. It's a favorite of mine, and easily works as a "breakfast for dinner" option for a busy … [Read more...]
Glazed Salmon and Rice Bowl
I don't think I'll ever have enough 30 minute weekday recipes, especially healthy ones! Here's another one from Cooking Light, that includes salmon, brown rice, snow peas, and quick pickled radishes … [Read more...]
