I've mentioned before that once warmer weather is here, I make it a priority to use my grill instead of my oven/stovetop whenever I can, like with this recipe for Grilled Lamb Pita Pockets. It keeps … [Read more...]
Feta Dip
I'm on a bit of a feta kick at the moment. I absolutely love French feta, which is a bit more mild and creamier than the more tangy, crumbly version most people associate with feta cheese. When … [Read more...]
Creamy Avocado Soup
My husband and I have had some fairly heavy (but delicious) food recently. So this weekend, I was in search of something a bit lighter for lunch that would still fill us up, like this creamy avocado … [Read more...]
Sheet Pan Paella
Over the last few years, my husband and I have moved too many times. Since 2014, we have lived in five different apartments/houses. Somehow in one of those many moves, I lost (or threw out) my paella … [Read more...]
Grilled Guacamole
National Guacamole Day is tomorrow (September 16th) so this recipe for Grilled Guacamole is a timely post to share! I have wanted to make Grilled Guacamole since I first got my Coyote Grill … [Read more...]
Freezable Ratatouille
This is another recipe my friend and I made last weekend during our cooking marathon. This time of year is perfect for making a huge batch of ratatouille and freezing it! Ratatouille is a … [Read more...]
Chunky Beef and Vegetable Chili
Note: I was sent a box of various Bob's Red Mill products to make the below recipe. Opinions are mine alone. This past weekend, a friend and I got together to stock our freezers. The fall is a super … [Read more...]
Steak and Eggs Hash
Note: This post is sponsored by Moyer Beef. All opinions are mine alone. Last weekend, I stumbled upon a farmer's market while walking around my neighborhood and picked up a bunch of veggies: … [Read more...]
Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad
My mom makes a mean pasta salad. Her mayo-less version is a mostly traditional Italian pasta salad which marinates in an Italian salad dressing for a few hours before enjoying. This Grilled … [Read more...]
Shaved Cucumber Greek Salad
Excuse the lack of posts, my husband and I went to Montreal and Quebec City last week, so no cooking for me! Both Montreal and Quebec City are pretty amazing food cities, and I definitely made to eat … [Read more...]
Peach and Tomato Salad
We were recently heading to a friends house for dinner and were asked to bring a salad. I didn't necessarily want to bring a traditional lettuce-based salad, so I went in search of something … [Read more...]
Chicken Mango and Pineapple Salad
A while back, I was given the chance to taste test some of the Cheesecake Factory's new menu items, which they do twice a year (who knew?) I was able to sample some cocktails and bites from across the … [Read more...]
Pesto Chicken, Blistered Tomatoes and Orzo & Herb Pilaf
You can never have too many weeknight meals, especially chicken recipes! For this dinner, I combined two Cooking Light recipes (Pesto Chicken with Blistered Tomatoes and Orzo and Herb Pilaf) to make … [Read more...]
Chelo Kebab
Chelo Kebab or Chelow Kebab is a Persian dish made with steamed saffron rice and kebabs. This version parboils the rice which then browns in a large pan, covered with a cloth, and steams with a little … [Read more...]
Cowboy Caviar
Note: I was sent some products from Bob’s Red Mill, including Orca Beans. All opinions are my own. There are some ingredients that catch your eye, and you just know you have to use them in a recipe. … [Read more...]