I hope you'll allow me one more festive holiday recipe. Honestly, these Holiday Spiced Nuts are so tasty, they can (and should!) be enjoyed all year! Around Thanksgiving, I was in Lancaster, PA … [Read more...]
Banana Walnut Bread
I recently came home after a weekend trip to some of the saddest looking bananas I've seen in a long time. Which means I spent my Monday making this super delicious Banana Walnut Bread! This … [Read more...]
Walnut Whiskey Cake
Whiskey Cake is something that has shown up to family gatherings since before I can even remember. My mom makes this cake for basically all extended family celebrations, and it has become a favorite … [Read more...]
Beet Kale and Goat Cheese Salad
Remember my insane beet purchase? I have finally cooked through ALL of the beets I bought! My last beet-filled meal was this Beet Kale and Goat Cheese Salad with Candied Walnuts, and boy, did I end my … [Read more...]
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Nearly a decade ago, I shared a recipe for a Bunny Carrot Cake. Although it's super cute, I figured it was about time I shared a decidedly less creative dessert that is still perfect for Easter and … [Read more...]
Italian Fig Cookies (Cuccidati)
Tomorrow, March 19th, is the Feast of St. Joseph, an important feast day in Italy or more specifically, Sicily. St. Joseph is particularly important to Sicilians, because he is credited with … [Read more...]
Apricot and Raisin Rugelach
Note: I was sent a copy of AMERICAN COOKIE: The Snaps, Drops, Jumbles, Tea Cakes, Bars & Brownies That We Have Loved for Generations for review. Opinions are mine alone. Every cookie recipe has a … [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. It keeps the temperature down in my house, and it's super easy to grill! Plus, … [Read more...]
Pomegranate-Mustard Roasted Brussels Sprouts
I absolutely love roasted vegetables. Something magical happens in the oven! I've had a hankering for Brussels sprouts for a while now, but was in the mood for a vegetarian version (a.k.a. not … [Read more...]
Fesenjan Persian Chicken Stew with Walnut and Pomegranate Sauce
I am still working through my supply of pomegranates; I'm having so much fun finding different ways to use the arils! This recipe caught my eye immediately during my search for pomegranate … [Read more...]
Kourambiethes (Greek Christmas Cookies)
It's time for my annual Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap post! The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap hosted is by Lindsay of Love & Olive Oil and Julie of The Little Kitchen. For the past five … [Read more...]
Dairy-Free Frozen Treat Sandwiches #DairyFree4All
 This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DairyFree4All #CollectiveBias I love frozen dessert. No dinner is complete without … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars
If you follow my Instagram, you may have seen what "tough" research I had to do this weekend for this post. With the 3rd Annual South Street Spring Festival just days away (Saturday, May 2), I visited … [Read more...]
Braised Chicken Thighs with Wild Rice Pilaf
This cold weather just won't let up, so my cravings for comfort foods keep on coming! This recipe for Braised Chicken Thighs with Wild Rice Pilaf comes from the March 2015 issue of Cooking Light. It … [Read more...]
Black Bean Brownies
So, I've avoided making this recipe for months. Seriously, MONTHS. Black bean brownies always sounded really um... not tasty... to me. This recipe is from a cookbook I received ages ago called … [Read more...]
