Note: I received a cooler bag with BrightFarms local leafy greens and salad ingredients in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. I am so excited to share this Autumn Delicata Squash … [Read more...]
Crispy Trout with Warm Parsley-Caper Vinaigrette
I'm in another busy period of work, so expect a lot of quick weeknight dinner meals! Seafood is always a favorite quick meal of mine, and this recipe from Cooking Light's latest issue is ready in no … [Read more...]
Salmon with Polenta and Warm Tomato Vinaigrette
I've been in a bit of a cooking rut lately (which is why I haven't posted many recipes recently). Work has been busy which means that by the time I get home, I just want to eat something quickly with … [Read more...]
Mushroom, Green Bean, and Farro Salad with a Poached Egg and Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
One of the highlights of the Kennett Square Mushroom Festival was catching a cooking demonstration by Antonia Lofaso of Top Chef. She made this wonderful mushroom and green bean salad with a poached … [Read more...]
Grilled Duck with Warm Mushroom Salad and Truffle Vinaigrette
Happy Memorial Day weekend! Grilling is synonymous with Memorial Day in my mind, so I was so happy to receive a Grilling Cookbook from Cooking Light a few days ago. The cookbook: Cooking Light Way to … [Read more...]
Grilled Striped Bass with Bacon Vinaigrette Red Smashed Potatoes and Sauteed Butter Thyme Mushrooms
Grilled Striped Bass with Bacon Vinaigrette Red Smashed Potatoes and Sauteed Butter Thyme Mushrooms. Whew. By the time you say the title of this post you could have cooked most of this meal. Fish is a … [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...]
Italian Pasta Salad
It's almost July 4th weekend, so I am preparing a bunch of dishes for me to trek down to the beach. I tend to make food that can marinate for a day or two so that I have time to make it without … [Read more...]
Curly Endive, Prosciutto & Mozzarella on Bruschetta
This week, I received curly endive as part of my CSA. Curly endive, also known as frisée (French for "curly") is really not one of my favorites; it's really quite bitter. I tend to usually push the … [Read more...]
Salad with Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette
My poor leafy greens from this week's CSA are beginning to wilt on me. I wanted to use them before they were no longer salvageable, so another salad! I'm stunned with how many different vinaigrette … [Read more...]
Salad with Hoisin Vinaigrette and Crisp Panko Chicken
My fridge looks like a forest. I kid you not. I have two of my three shelves of my refrigerator filled with leafy greens. I didn't want to have just a plain old boring salad, so I decided to try this … [Read more...]
Summer Garden Salad
When I usually make salads, I tend to just throw in there whatever I happen to have in my fridge. I received romaine lettuce and radishes as part of my CSA this week, so I thought it was time to … [Read more...]
Grilled-Steak and Arugula Salad with Mustard Caper Vinaigrette
My parents graciously gifted me with an order of Omaha Steaks. My only issue is that I rarely make steak (chicken and veggies are my staples) so I went in search of something other than just grilled … [Read more...]
Cucumber Salad with Radish and Dill
I Signed up for a CSA vegetable half share through the Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative. Once a week, I pick up a box of local, organic and (obviously) in-season vegetables. This week my bundle … [Read more...]
Pan-Fried Salmon with Citrus Vinaigrette
If you haven't picked up on this yet, I'm quite the fan of salmon. It's easy to make, tastes great, and is good for you. To add to my lovely salmon repertoire, I thought I'd give Food & Wine's … [Read more...]
