One of my favorite new-ish shows is PBS’s No Passport Required with Marcus Samuelsson. Each episode explores the immigrant communities and food within different U.S. cities. There have only been 6 … [Read more...]
Grilled Caprese Polenta Rounds
Have you ever purchased an ingredient at the supermarket that you have no clue how you're going to end up using it? Months ago, I purchased a tube of prepared polenta and honestly just forgot I even … [Read more...]
Grilled Lamb Pita Pockets
I've mentioned before that once warmer weather is here, I make it a priority to use my grill instead of my oven/stovetop whenever I can, like with this recipe for Grilled Lamb Pita Pockets. It keeps … [Read more...]
Feta Dip
I'm on a bit of a feta kick at the moment. I absolutely love French feta, which is a bit more mild and creamier than the more tangy, crumbly version most people associate with feta cheese. When … [Read more...]
Creamy Avocado Soup
My husband and I have had some fairly heavy (but delicious) food recently. So this weekend, I was in search of something a bit lighter for lunch that would still fill us up, like this creamy avocado … [Read more...]
Sheet Pan Paella
Over the last few years, my husband and I have moved too many times. Since 2014, we have lived in five different apartments/houses. Somehow in one of those many moves, I lost (or threw out) my paella … [Read more...]
Grilled Guacamole
National Guacamole Day is tomorrow (September 16th) so this recipe for Grilled Guacamole is a timely post to share! I have wanted to make Grilled Guacamole since I first got my Coyote Grill … [Read more...]
Freezable Ratatouille
This Freezable Ratatouille is another recipe my friend and I made last weekend during our cooking marathon. This time of year is perfect for making a huge batch of ratatouille and freezing … [Read more...]
Chunky Beef and Vegetable Chili
Note: I was sent a box of various Bob's Red Mill products to make the below recipe. Opinions are mine alone. This past weekend, a friend and I got together to stock our freezers. The fall is a super … [Read more...]
Steak and Eggs Hash
Note: This post is sponsored by Moyer Beef. All opinions are mine alone. Last weekend, I stumbled upon a farmer's market while walking around my neighborhood and picked up a bunch of veggies: … [Read more...]
Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad
My mom makes a mean pasta salad. Her mayo-less version is a mostly traditional Italian pasta salad which marinates in an Italian salad dressing for a few hours before enjoying. This Grilled … [Read more...]
Shaved Cucumber Greek Salad
Excuse the lack of posts, my husband and I went to Montreal and Quebec City last week, so no cooking for me! Both Montreal and Quebec City are pretty amazing food cities, and I definitely made to eat … [Read more...]
Peach and Tomato Salad
We were recently heading to a friends house for dinner and were asked to bring a salad. I didn't necessarily want to bring a traditional lettuce-based salad, so I went in search of something … [Read more...]
Chicken Mango and Pineapple Salad
A while back, I was given the chance to taste test some of the Cheesecake Factory's new menu items, which they do twice a year (who knew?) I was able to sample some cocktails and bites from across the … [Read more...]
Pesto Chicken, Blistered Tomatoes and Orzo & Herb Pilaf
You can never have too many weeknight meals, especially chicken recipes! For this dinner, I combined two Cooking Light recipes (Pesto Chicken with Blistered Tomatoes and Orzo and Herb Pilaf) to make … [Read more...]
