Note: I was sent a Flying Fish Can Variety Pack in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. There are some recipes that almost instantly become a go-to comfort food. One of those recipes … [Read more...]
Marinated Swordfish
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...]
Basil-Anchovy Pesto
One of my favorite cookbooks right now is Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow by Shalane Flanagan and Elyse Kopecky. If you haven't heard of it, be sure to check it out. It's filled with awesome recipes … [Read more...]
Smoked Chicken Riggies
Chicken Riggies is a pasta dish native to Utica, NY consisting of chicken, peppers, and rigatoni in a spicy tomato-cream sauce. So why exactly is a Philadelphia-based blog posting a version of … [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...]
Mandu (Korean Dumplings)
A few weeks ago, I became an aunt! My sister and brother-in-laws are new parents to a beautiful baby girl. My husband went up to visit them recently, so I sent him up with some frozen food options to … [Read more...]
Eggplant “Meatballs”
The end of April can mean only one thing, Flavors on the Avenue is almost here! Held the last Sunday of every April, Flavors on the Avenue is one of my favorite annual events. The food festival is … [Read more...]
Medium Rare Sous Vide Steak
Note: I was sent jars of Le Sauce & Co Finishing Sauces in order to write this post. All opinions are mine alone. For the last few months, I've been messing around with a new toy: a precision … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Carnitas
Who doesn't love carnitas? Tender, juicy, and crispy all at the same time, they are definitely a favorite of mine! They tend to come off as not exactly home-cook friendly though, because the … [Read more...]
Indian Spiced Chicken and Potatoes in Tomato Cream Sauce
I'm on a pretty good streak of making a bunch of meals on weekends so that we have quick and easy meals on weeknights. Last weekend, I came across this recipe for Indian Spiced Chicken with Tomato and … [Read more...]
Harira (Moroccan Lamb, Tomato, Chickpea, and Lentil Soup)
Harira is a wonderfully filling and hearty soup originally from Morocco. It can be made with many different ingredients (and can be made vegetarian), but it's typically made with lamb, chicken, or … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Coq Au Vin
When I first began learning to cook, Coq Au Vin was one of the first recipes I attempted to make. And boy, did I fail miserably. So I've stayed away from the recipe since -- I haven't tried to make it … [Read more...]
Lemony Broccoli Pasta
For whatever reason, I do not cook with broccoli. In fact, the last recipe I posted on my blog that included broccoli was in 2012! I don't exactly love broccoli, but I started feeling bad about … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Mango Chicken
I've mentioned before how awesome the Philadelphia food scene is, and it seems to only be getting better! One of the latest additions to the Philadelphia restaurant scene is Makhani, which just opened … [Read more...]
Sumac-Scented Eggplant and Chickpeas
Have you ever used ground sumac? Ground sumac is made from dried ground berries from the sumac bush, which is native to the Middle East. The flavor is similar to lemons, sour and tangy, but less tart … [Read more...]
