I love Chicken Piccata, it's a simple recipe that really delivers on flavor. Plus, I usually have the ingredients needed on hand! Cooking Light's latest issue has a recipe for Chicken Piccata that … [Read more...]
Cavatappi Pasta with Salmon and Sauteed Fennel
Just because the weather is warming up, doesn't mean I'm willing to give up pasta. But pasta with a traditional meat sauce is a bit ... heavy on hot days. This recipe from Cooking Light is a … [Read more...]
Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic
Somehow I have never had the classic French dish Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic. With my love of garlic, this seems like a huge oversight! I adapted this recipe from a Cooking Light recipe. The … [Read more...]
Smoky Portuguese-Style Mussels
Mussels are one of my favorite quick meal options -- they take just 5 minutes to cook! This recipe for Smoky Portuguese-Style Mussels infuses the broth with turkey kielbasa and smoked paprika before … [Read more...]
Citrus Poached Salmon with Mustard Sauce
Hooray for more salmon recipes! I will never have enough different recipes for salmon, it is definitely one of my favorite proteins. This recipe for Citrus Poached Salmon with Mustard Sauce … [Read more...]
Cedar Plank Fired Salmon
As the weather cools down, I want more and more comfort food. I gravitate towards pastas, all forms of a warm meal, and food with a little spice to it to keep me feeling toasty, like this Cedar Plant … [Read more...]
Coppola Chardonnay Pink Grapefruit Snow Cone and Frozen Cocktail
Snow cones (or snow balls, depending on where you are from) are synonymous with summer, boardwalks, and childhood. Shaved ice topped with a flavored sugar syrup are a refreshing treat on hot days. … [Read more...]
Chicken Piccata with Spaghetti
One of my earlier posts on this blog was a chicken piccata recipe. I used to make chicken piccata probably once a week, because it was one of the only recipes I knew! But since I’ve committed to … [Read more...]
Thai Coconut Mussels
I am excited to announce that I will be a Perfect Protein Blogger for the summer, to help promote a book called The Perfect Protein: The Fish Lovers Guide to Saving the Oceans and Feeding the World. … [Read more...]
Blueberry Mushroom Risotto
Blueberry Mushroom Risotto. Hear me out. I know you read the title of this post and probably thought I've officially lost it. But I promise you this is amazing. I first heard about this bizarre combo … [Read more...]
Shrimp Scampi
Seafood is a great weeknight meal because it cooks up so quickly. The only problem is getting to the supermarket to get it because you don't really want seafood sitting in your fridge for more than a … [Read more...]
Wild Mushroom Farro Risotto
I've made a couple of farro recipes on this blog before and I just love it. If you haven't tried it yet, I strongly suggest it. I really like it as a substitute for Arborio rice in risotto dishes; … [Read more...]
Creamy Corn Risotto
I tend to make a lot of mistakes when cooking. I won't read the directions entirely through or will completely forget to pick up an ingredient and then at the last minute need to improvise. This time … [Read more...]
Chicken Fricassee With Tarragon
Cold weather always makes me crave comfort food. I tend to really want pasta (and would be perfectly happy eating it every day that drops below 40 degrees) but am always open to healthier comfort food … [Read more...]
Duck Breasts with Cider-Farro Risotto
So, I found myself in the odd position of craving farro. Yes, farro. So after some searching, I came across a Cooking Light recipe that sounded fantastic. The recipe not only has farro, but it also … [Read more...]
