Note: I was sent a copy of Eating With Peter for review. Opinions are mine alone. It comes as no surprise that I gravitate toward books that use food to tell a story. Eating with Peter: A Gastronomic … [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...]
Slow Cooker Parmesan-Herb Pork Loin with Chunky Tomato Sauce
For whatever reason, I tend to shy away from making pork or ham. So when my friend and I were having our cooking marathon, I figured it was a good time to add one in for some variety. We … [Read more...]
Lemony Red Lentil Soup
Note: I was sent a box of various Bob's Red Mill products to make the below recipe. Opinions are mine alone. Lentils are one of those foods that I wish I had experimented with earlier in my cooking. … [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...]
Hashweh (Spiced Ground Beef with Pistachios Over Rice)
Note: This post is sponsored by Moyer Beef. All opinions are mine alone. It's definitely still summer weather for the most part, but this past week, we've had a bit of a cool down in Philly. Which … [Read more...]
Chicken Yassa (Senegalese Lemon Chicken)
Chicken Yassa is a popular chicken dish originating from Senegal. This meal is the epitome of comfort food: marinated roasted chicken with onions, lemon juice, olives, garlic, and broth served over … [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...]
One-Pot Cheesy Pasta Bake
There are some nights where I just don't want to cook, mainly because I don't want to clean up after I cook -- so many dishes! On such nights, I reach for a one-pot meal. This Cheesy Pasta … [Read more...]
Spring Vegetable Penne with Lemon-Cream Sauce
This time of year delivers some pret-ty great produce. All of the green veggies are in season! This recipe from Cooking Light makes the most of some spring vegetables, asparagus and peas. The … [Read more...]
Mustard Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Roasted Potatoes
So. This is kind of an autumnal meal. But it's been raining and chilly for about a week now, so I've been making more "comfort food" kind of meals. And this one is a definite go-to of mine, it's so … [Read more...]
Kritharoto (Orzo Pasta) with Peas, Lemon, and Feta
I am SO ready for spring! Around this time every year, I tend to start making more "springy" recipes in the hopes that the weather picks up on my strong hints for warmer weather. And what are more … [Read more...]
Carrot-Ginger Soup
Like much of the east coast, Philadelphia got hit with a blizzard last weekend. Which meant I had a whole weekend to make a bunch of meals! This Carrot Ginger Soup from Cooking Light is … [Read more...]
One-Pot Chicken with Lemon & Rosemary
I am kind of obsessed with Zwilling JA Henckel's knife of the month. It became my favorite knife overnight! The ZWILLING Pro 8" Ultimate Serrated Chef's Knife lives up to its name. This bad boy can be … [Read more...]
Mushroom and Sausage Ragu with Creamy Polenta
With the weather starting to cool off a bit, I had a hankering for something a little more hearty that I could still prepare on a weeknight. This recipe from Cooking Light incorporates mushrooms and … [Read more...]