I'm trying to do more food prep on weekends for busy weekdays. Breakfasts are relatively easy; I make a batch of muffins and freeze the extras for future weeks, or make overnight oats or chia seed … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Honey Mustard Roasted Rainbow Carrots
Hooray for spring weather! As the days get warmer, the produce offerings also get better. It's the perfect time of year to experiment with more veggies! Door-to-Door Organics, a home … [Read more...]
Farro, Berry, and Walnut Salad
This recipe from Cooking Light is actually supposed to be a side dish. But I thought it would make a great summer lunch! I have been looking for something that can be made the night beforehand and … [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...]
Chicken Fricassee With Tarragon
Cold weather always makes me crave comfort food. I tend to really want pasta (and would be perfectly happy eating it every day that drops below 40 degrees) but am always open to healthier comfort food … [Read more...]
Crab Cakes with Spicy Remoulade
I realized I have never posted a recipe for crab cakes. That is ridiculous! So today's the day. I found this recipe in one of my Cooking Light recipes and altered it a bit for what I happened to have … [Read more...]
Mushroom, Green Bean, and Farro Salad with a Poached Egg and Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
One of the highlights of the Kennett Square Mushroom Festival was catching a cooking demonstration by Antonia Lofaso of Top Chef. She made this wonderful mushroom and green bean salad with a poached … [Read more...]
TIP #1 for T-fal’s Healthy Summer Challenge, Eat More Vegetables
Today is my first of five different blog posts over the summer with a resolution on how to eat healthier. T-fal is hosting a 2012 Healthy Summer Challenge where I and five other bloggers will work … [Read more...]
Grilled Striped Bass with Bacon Vinaigrette, Red Smashed Potatoes & Sautéed Butter-Thyme Mushrooms
Whew. By the time you say the title of this post you could have cooked most of this meal. Fish is a perfect weekday choice because it is so darn quick to cook up. I managed to make all parts of this … [Read more...]
Reuben with Homemade Sauerkraut
What do you do with left over Corned Beef and Cabbage? Make Reubens of course! Because we still had some of the Creamy Horseradish Dijon sauce from the Corned Beef and Cabbage, I substituted that for … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Corned Beef & Cabbage
St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner, which means Americans nationwide are gearing up for a corned beef and cabbage feast. Despite being Irish-American myself, I've never eaten this St. … [Read more...]
