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...]
Cauliflower with Anchovy Breadcrumbs
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so I've been cooking up a bunch of sides to share with you until my favorite holiday! This recipe from Cooking Light adds a toasted breadcrumb mixture … [Read more...]
Charred Corn Salad with Basil and Tomatoes #WhatAGrillWants
Grilled corn is one of my absolute favorite foods of summer. There is just nothing like a cob of sweet corn charred over a grill. Mmm. But as much as I love a simple corn on the cob, sometimes I need … [Read more...]
Peach-Glazed Chicken with Peach-Studded Bulgur
My boyfriend loves peaches so I am always keeping an eye out for any recipe that incorporates peaches into it. This recipe from Cooking Light not only included peaches two ways, but it also used a … [Read more...]
Farro, Berry, and Walnut Salad
This recipe from Cooking Light is actually supposed to be a side dish. But I thought it would make a great summer lunch! I have been looking for something that can be made the night beforehand and … [Read more...]
Flank Steak with Tomato Bruschetta
One of the best parts of Steak is how simple it is to prepare. You really don't have to do much to a steak to make a delicious meal. But sometimes you want something a little different. This recipe … [Read more...]
Crispy Coconut Kale with Roasted Salmon, Sweet Potatoes and Coconut Rice
I have to admit, kale is really not my favorite green. It tends to, well, taste like a leaf. So I was intrigued when I came across this recipe for Crispy Coconut Kale on Food 52 by Ashley Couse of … [Read more...]
Whole Grain Mustard Potato Salad
I've never fully understood traditional potato salad. Mayo on potatoes just doesn't appeal to me, especially on hot summer days where you always seem to find it as a side at barbecues and picnics, … [Read more...]
Seared Salmon Fillets with Orzo Pilaf
Now that Lent is in full swing, I thought I'd add even more salmon recipes to my blog. (If you haven't picked up on it yet, I love salmon. I would eat it every day if I could.) This recipe from … [Read more...]
Asparagus with Tomato and Feta
It can be tough to prepare a side dish to go with your dinner on busy weeknights. It's just one more step you probably don't want to deal with when you get home and you just want to eat. But this … [Read more...]
Stuffed Chicken and Herb Gravy with Creamy Polenta
I am seriously starting to think that Cooking Light has a way to read my thoughts. It's like they know exactly what ingredient I want to work with next, or a particular product I might be craving. And … [Read more...]
Traveling with Food/Drinks for Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, I wanted to do a post about transporting food for your feast. My family meets in North Jersey for Thanksgiving, with most of us bringing a side or dessert along … [Read more...]
Review of Cooking Planit
I’ve posted a couple of Cooking Planit’s recipes on my blog so far. (To see my previous posts/reviews, check out this Shrimp Scampi post, as well as this post on Braised Baby Back Ribs and Creamy … [Read more...]
Sweet Orange Salmon with Browned Butter-Orange Couscous
After all the pasta, meat, and desserts I've had over the past, oh, month, I think it's about time to switch back to some seafood recipes. This is actually two different recipes from Cooking Light … [Read more...]
Couscous with Dried Cranberries and Pine Nuts
I need more sides in my life. Couscous is a great weekday choice because it's so quick to make, maybe 20 minutes in total. This recipe is from the Fresh & Healthy DASH Diet Cooking Cookbook which … [Read more...]
