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...]
Thai Coconut Mussels
I am excited to announce that I will be a Perfect Protein Blogger for the summer, to help promote a book called The Perfect Protein: The Fish Lovers Guide to Saving the Oceans and Feeding the World. … [Read more...]
Braised Baby Back Ribs and Creamy Polenta with Brussels Sprouts and Pancetta
I've mentioned on here many times, I really stink at getting an entire meal on the table. I can usually handle making the main dish and then I just scramble to throw a salad together and call it a … [Read more...]
Seared Scallops and Steak with Manhattan Sauce
I tend to make dinner based on what I'm in the mood for and my boyfriend just has to at least pretend to enjoy it. That involves a lot of fish, pasta, and rice which I'm sure can get a bit boring. So … [Read more...]
Scarborough Fair Cornish Game Hens with Risotto
Do you remember the first recipe you learned how to make? One that was probably so simple, but made you so proud when you had completed the dish? Mine (besides grilled cheese) was a chicken recipe my … [Read more...]
Mushroom, Green Bean, and Farro Salad with a Poached Egg and Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
One of the highlights of the Kennett Square Mushroom Festival was catching a cooking demonstration by Antonia Lofaso of Top Chef. She made this wonderful mushroom and green bean salad with a poached … [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...]
Snapper with Zucchini and Tomato with Parsley Orzo
My CSA this year allows me to choose 6 items each week to be in my share. Every single time so far, I’ve chosen zucchini as one of the six. I just love it. But with 3-4 pieces of zucchini a week, I am … [Read more...]
Butternut Squash Agnolotti Pasta Salad with Walnuts, Golden Raisins, and Snow Peas
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you might have picked up on my obsession with pumpkin and butternut squash. I attempt to limit my gourd intake to the September and October months, but … [Read more...]
Lobster Ravioli with Saffron Cream Sauce
Everyone needs a quick but really impressive meal in their cooking arsenal. My go-to is usually ravioli; it cooks in a few minutes and all you really have to do is make an awesome sauce. You can … [Read more...]
