NOTE: I was sent Carthage Co.'s Dadasi Dinner Plate in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. Unsurprisingly, I have quite the affinity for dishware. I especially love plates, bowls, and … [Read more...]
Cioppino (Seafood Stew)
Note: I was sent a ZOS wine saver for review. All opinions are mine alone. Using wine in recipes both adds and enhances flavor. I love cooking with both red and white wine, but I really only drink … [Read more...]
Speck and Anchovy Pasta with Garlic Breadcrumbs
Note: I was sent a sample of Speck Alto Adige PGI in order to write this post. All opinions are mine alone. #sponsored During the winter, I cannot get enough comfort food recipes. To me, Italian food … [Read more...]
Grilled Clams in Lemon Butter Sauce
Now that grilling season is in full swing, I am grilling anything and everything I can! This recipe for grilled clams is SO easy, and can be made completely on your grill (just make sure you … [Read more...]
Sheet Pan Blackened Shrimp with Citrus and Roasted Fennel
I'm kind of on a Sheet Pan kick. I love how simple they are, and how easy cleanup is! This recipe is adapted from a Cooking Light recipe to make it a pure sheet pan meal. I know the … [Read more...]
Linguine and Clams
I'm sure this happens to everyone: you go out and buy ingredients for a specific recipe, but then are left with "extras" from that recipe. Normally, it's not a big deal and you can just incorporate it … [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...]
Warm Salmon Salad
I'm not going to lie, the idea of a salad in the winter is not exactly appealing to me. I prefer warm food when it's cold out! So when I saw this recipe for a Supercharged Salmon Salad, I was … [Read more...]
Grilled Red Snapper with Chunky Tomato-Watermelon Salsa
I have the unnecessary "skill" of setting off my smoke alarm almost every time I use my oven or stovetop. I'm going to blame it on my house having an overly sensitive smoke alarm (which I guess is … [Read more...]
Dijon-Herb Crusted Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce
I am not shy about my love of Cooking Light magazine. Their recipes are what got me started on my cooking journey. Not only are their recipes on the healthier side, but most are also great for … [Read more...]
Brandade (Whipped Salt Fish Spread)
One of my favorite parts of this blog is challenging myself to use new and different ingredients and/or new and different techniques. So when I was contacted to participate in CFE's International … [Read more...]
Jambalaya
This weekend, I cooked my little heart out. I realized Labor Day is only a couple of weeks away, so it's time to stock my freezer with ready-made meals for busy nights in the fall. I … [Read more...]
Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Roasted Mustard Potatoes
If I was forced to eat one food for the rest of my life, I wouldn't be terribly upset if it was salmon. That probably isn't much of a surprise to those that follow this blog, I have almost 40 Salmon … [Read more...]
Shrimp Barley Bowl with Tomato Radish Salad
I have been doing my best to pack myself lunches for work. One of my favorite "lunch meals" is a bowl (either rice or another grain) topped with veggies and a protein. My latest creation, this Shrimp … [Read more...]
Butterfly Shrimp over Asparagus Pasta #ShrimpItUp
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ShrimpItUp #CollectiveBias We all have nights that you don't have time to run to the … [Read more...]