When I have friends coming to visit, I like to make a batch of cocktails beforehand so that I have a pre-made refreshment to serve. Lemonade-based drinks are a favorite of mine: I've made a … [Read more...]
Roasted Beet Hummus
I am just drawn to the color of beets. They make any dish look absolutely beautiful! I've done a couple of other beet dishes on here (Beet Risotto, Gemelli with Brown Butter Beet Sauce, and Roasted … [Read more...]
Lemon Angel Food Cupcakes
Every Mother's Day, I make my mom a citrus-themed dessert. She loves lemon desserts, so I've made Earl Grey Lemon Squares and a Lemon Tart with Raspberry Shortbread Crust in the past. This year, I … [Read more...]
Gemelli with Brown Butter Beet Sauce and Herbed Citrus Ricotta
Why am I sharing this pink Gemelli with Brown Butter Beet Sauce recipe with you today? Well, I had a craving for beets ... of all weird things to get a craving! Anyway, as I was searching for a yummy … [Read more...]
Lemony Chicken Fricassee with Shallots and Morel Mushrooms
When making dinner on weeknights, I am always looking for a recipe that I can have made in 30 minutes or less. But that doesn't mean I'm willing to compromise on flavor! This Food and Wine recipe … [Read more...]
Honey Citrus Champagne Cupcakes
Happy New Year!! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! My boyfriend and I had a New Years Eve party this year, complete with a champagne bar, dessert bar, and a DIY photo … [Read more...]
Beer Steamed Clams and Mussels
It is fitting that I am able to host this giveaway so close to my blog anniversary! One of my biggest inspirations for learning how to cook and starting a blog to document it was Cooking Light … [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...]
Chicken with Honey Sofie Beer Sauce
A few weeks back I was invited to go to a super cool event hosted by Goose Island Beer. The last week in September was Goose Island Migration Week in Philadelphia and one of the events was a Painting … [Read more...]
Mini Pumpkin Blossom Honey Cakes
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, began last night at sundown. Honey plays a significant role in Rosh Hashanah celebrations, signifying hopes for a sweet new year. Apples or challah dipped in honey … [Read more...]
Plum Swirled Cheesecake Bars
This recipe for Plum Swirled Cheesecake Bars is a result of me going a little off the grocery list last time I went food shopping. Have you ever seen an ingredient in the supermarket and decided you … [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...]
Peach Crisp with Maple Cream Sauce
My boyfriend really likes peaches. But, strangely enough, he's allergic to the skin of peaches so he really only eats them in desserts. I owe him a peach cobbler at some point, but when I saw this … [Read more...]
Fresh Salmon Burgers
Everyone loves a good hamburger at a summer barbecue, but sometimes you just want something a little different. Salmon burgers are a really delicious option and are healthier too. Homemade salmon … [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...]
