Pasta is definitely one of my weaknesses. I would eat it every day if it was socially acceptable to do so. But alas, all those carbs probably wouldn't be best. Adding vegetables to a pasta dish always … [Read more...]
Tomato Basil Soup
Grilled Cheese and tomato soup is the perfect combination of comfort foods. Rainy, snowy, or just plain crummy days are instantly better after a warm bowl with cheesy bread for dipping. Cooking Light … [Read more...]
Couscous-Stuffed Chicken
I haven't posted a chicken recipe on here since September! I figured it was definitely time to change that. I really don't eat much chicken so I guess I've gone a long time without even making it … [Read more...]
Mango Couscous with Salmon
I really don't like winter. I know we are having quite a mild winter in Philly this year but it goes past the cold and snow. I miss sunlight. And sitting outdoors. And most of all, I miss summer … [Read more...]
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Who honestly doesn’t love crab stuffed mushrooms? Little bite sized bits of happiness: mushroom, crab meat, cheese, and crunchy bread crumbs. I always have my fingers crossed that these party staples … [Read more...]
Tomato Seafood Chowder &Review of Pomi Vodka Sauce
We all have those nights where we are absolutely too exhausted to cook. I tend to go straight for pasta whenever these nights come up, but recently I've been running low on my homemade tomato sauce. … [Read more...]
Bacon-Topped Meatloaf
I didn't grow up in a meatloaf household. In fact, I'm pretty sure I've only had meatloaf once. So when my boyfriend put in a special request for meatloaf I wasn't exactly thrilled. But he rarely asks … [Read more...]
Sargento Cheese Taste Test & Grilled Cheese
Cheese is a bit of an obsession of mine. I honestly cannot remember a time in my life that I did not love cheese.The first meal I ever learned to make was a grilled cheese sandwich. I was so into … [Read more...]
Eggplant Parmesan Stacks
I received another eggplant in my CSA share this week so I thought I'd attempt Eggplant Parmesan. I saw this slightly different version of the recipe on MyRecipes.com, originally from Sunset Magazine … [Read more...]
Corn, Tomato & Basil Risotto
After a weekend of brownie and brie baking, I'm back on track making normal meals. Keeping with my tomato-corn themes, I was happy to find a recipe from Fine Cooking that included both of these … [Read more...]
Oven-Roasted Halibut with Quinoa and Warm Tomato Vinaigrette
I'm still working through my tomatoes (no complaints here), and I am trying to experiment with different ways to use the tomatoes. I found this recipe for Oven-Roasted Sea Bass with Couscous and Warm … [Read more...]
Broiled Salmon with Roasted Tomato Sauce
How I love August. Not for the heat or the never ending rain (not-so-fun fact: August is already the wettest August ever recorded in Philadelphia, what joy) but because it is tomato season! Fresh … [Read more...]
Fettuccine with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Ever since the first week of my CSA share, I have anxiously awaited the arrival of fresh tomatoes. This week, I received my first batch! The share came with a bag of Roma tomatoes, a bag of Red … [Read more...]
Crab Corn and Tomato Salad with Lemon-Basil Dressing
With a fridge full of beautiful ears of bi-sweet corn, I am on a bit of a corn kick. I am always in search of meals that I think can be made the night ahead and eaten for lunch the next day, and this … [Read more...]
Quinoa Salad with Parsley. Or…. Tabbouleh.
Have you ever started creating a recipe, and thought to yourself "Wow! This is going to be awesome! Why hasn't anyone thought of this before?" Well, probably because they have. And you just didn't … [Read more...]