Have you ever purchased an ingredient at the supermarket that you have no clue how you're going to end up using it? Months ago, I purchased a tube of prepared polenta and honestly just forgot I even … [Read more...]
Sauteed Hen of the Woods Mushrooms
Note: I was sent a copy of The Freds at Barneys New York Cookbook for review. All opinions are mine alone. The Freds at Barneys New York Cookbook is the definitive cookbook by the celebrated chef and … [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 … [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...]
Roasted Tomato Pesto Pasta #DareToPair
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DareToPair #CollectiveBias Hooray for spring! The weather may be warming up, but … [Read more...]
Halibut with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes
I spent the last two weeks in total holiday mode. With my birthday, Christmas, and getting engaged all in the past couple of weeks, it's been one big celebratory meal! I've done very little cooking … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Bourbon-Peach Barbecue Sauce
Summer months are just meant for barbecue. And not just barbecued foods on the grill; your slow cooker can make some mean pulled pork for you as well! This recipe is perfect for a crowd and is great … [Read more...]
Gemelli with Brown Butter Beet Sauce and Herbed Citrus Ricotta
I had a craving for beets ... of all weird things to get a craving! Anyway, as I was searching for a yummy beet salad recipe, I came across a recipe for Cavatelli With Brown Butter Beets, Ricotta and … [Read more...]
Peach-Glazed Salmon with Raspberries
February is Heart Health Month, which brings awareness to heart disease, the leading cause of death for men and women, and how to prevent it. A simple way to keep your heart healthy is to maintain a … [Read more...]
Review of Cooking Planit
I’ve posted a couple of Cooking Planit’s recipes on my blog so far. (To see my previous posts/reviews, check out this Shrimp Scampi post, as well as this post on Braised Baby Back Ribs and Creamy … [Read more...]
Cheese Ravioli with Roasted Tomatoes
Ravioli is a favorite of mine for weeknight meals when you just don't have the energy to cook. You just throw them in the pasta pot and then toss them in a sauce. This recipe involves a bit more than … [Read more...]
Prosciutto, Fig, and Arugula Flatbread
This weekend, I attended a conference in Philadelphia. As a "local blogger" I received quite a few food perks due to my proximity to the conference. I was sent home with a case of Gerolsteiner Mineral … [Read more...]
Caprese-Stuffed Grilled Balsamic Portobello Mushrooms
With grilling season here, I am in search of recipes that aren't just, well, burgers. I love a good grilled burger, but they can get old pretty quickly. I realized recently that I haven't had many … [Read more...]
Watermelon Feta Salad
East Passyunk Avenue is hosting "Flavors of the Avenue" this Saturday, an event where 25 restaurants will be handing out samples from their menus. I was given the opportunity to go to a media tasting … [Read more...]
Vegetable Couscous Salad
The weather in Philadelphia decided to take a break from the cold and give us two days of summer! We hit temperatures above 80 degrees so I wanted to prepare a light meal that didn't involve much time … [Read more...]