I was talking to my mom on the phone earlier this week and she mentioned she was making a creamy pasta with peas (her favorite) for dinner. Naturally, I had some taste bud jealousy and decided that I … [Read more...]
Banana Berry Pecan Granola Bars
There are so many fantastic food bloggers out there. One food blog I regularly check is Cookin' Canuck. Dara makes the most appealing looking recipes and her photos are always stunning. She has also … [Read more...]
Artichoke, Spinach, and Feta Stuffed Shells
I have been making a bunch of freezer-friendly meals lately. You never know when you will come home and just be too exhausted to cook, and frozen meals can really save the night. This one also happens … [Read more...]
Winter Lentil Soup
Philadelphia is about to have a full week of weather in the 70s. I think there's even an 80 degree day thrown in In March! I'm so excited, but I feel a bit stressed because I didn't get to make all of … [Read more...]
Chunky Vegetarian Chili
I love chili, and with the warm winter we've been having, I didn't have nearly enough of it. So before spring is truly here, I wanted to make another batch. This meatless chili has so many different … [Read more...]
Risotto Balls with Marinara Dipping Sauce
I love when you can incorporate leftovers from one meal into a new dinner the next night. I am a huge fan of risotto, but it can get a little old eating reheated risotto after a few nights. Risotto … [Read more...]
Creamy Lemon Pasta with Vegetables
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...]
Guest Post – Falafel
Today, I have a guest post from Trudy Abhood of GourmetGiftBaskets.com. Not only does she deliver a delicious (and super simple) falafel recipe, but she even helps take the guesswork out of dessert. … [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...]
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
So I realized today that this post for Homemade Macaroni and Cheese is my 200th! How crazy is that? Okay, back to your regular programing... time for an awesome recipe for Homemade Macaroni and … [Read more...]
Stuffed Peppers
I have been a part of a food swap for about 6 months now, and I am already running low on ideas. As I was frantically looking for an idea, I realized no one had made stuffed peppers yet, win! Stuffed … [Read more...]
Champagne Risotto Primavera
I still have some prosecco sitting around after New Years Eve that I don't want to go to waste. It's already open so there's really no way to save it. I usually use leftover wine in my risotto, so why … [Read more...]
Mushroom Mac and Cheese
I grew up in a mac & cheese from the box household. You know, the kind with the powered stuff that you add to the macaroni, plus butter and milk. My mom (inexplicably) referred to this as baked … [Read more...]
Black Bean Tostadas
Tostada normally refers to any meal in which a tortilla is deep fried or toasted. They were originally in response to tortillas that had started to get stale but could still be eaten. The toasted or … [Read more...]
Hummus Vegetable Pizza
It's no secret that I love hummus. I've made quite a few different versions on this blog. So I was really excited when I was given the chance to sample some hummus through the Foodbuzz Tastemakers … [Read more...]
