I am a huge fan of quick and easy meals, or "set it and forget it" meals -- when I come home after work, I want to eat within 45 minutes of being home! But, on Sundays IÂ have the time to experience … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice
As kids are going back to school (or may even be back!) and the "busy season" of work creeps closer, it's necessary to find recipes that can be prepared ahead of time so that weeknight meals can be on … [Read more...]
Jerk Chicken with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
I have been in full on grilling mode recently. I can't seem to get enough of recipes made on the grill! So as the end of summer continues to creep closer, I am trying to get in all of the grilling I … [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...]
Grilled Octopus Salad
A while back, I was given the opportunity to visit Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse. Naturally, I jumped at the chance. Davio's has been a staple in the Philadelphia food scene for a while now. … [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 and Grilled … [Read more...]
Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic
Somehow I have never had the classic French dish Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic. With my love of garlic, this seems like a huge oversight! I adapted this recipe from a Cooking Light recipe. The … [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...]
Deconstructed Chicken Pot Pie
I love comfort food dishes, but they can take quite a bit of time to make. And sometimes after a long day, all you want is a comforting meal without having to put forth all that effort and time. 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, … [Read more...]
Blueberry Mushroom Risotto
Blueberry Mushroom Risotto. Hear me out. I know you read the title of this post and probably thought I've officially lost it. But I promise you this is amazing. I first heard about this bizarre combo … [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...]
Grilled Chicken with Tomato-Avocado Salad
I am in a grilling mood so there is going to be an influx of barbecue recipes on here, I think very few people will complain. We finally have a grill, but haven't set it up yet (oops) so I am still … [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...]
