Smoky Baba Ganoush is one of those appetizers that basically any time I see it on a menu, I feel the need to order it. The eggplant-based appetizer, originating from Lebanon, uses grilled eggplant, … [Read more...]
Homemade Bruschetta
Note: I was sent vinegar from Lindera Farms, including their Ramp Vinegar, in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. Hands down, my favorite summer produce are tomatoes. Peak tomato … [Read more...]
Pan Fried Salmon with Brown Lentils, Cherry Tomatoes, and Basil
Note: I was sent a PDF copy of Beach House Dinners: Simple, Summer-Inspired Meals for Entertaining Year-Round by chef Lei Shishak in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. I think we … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Lamb in Zesty Lemon Sauce
 Note: I was sent a copy of The Greek Slow Cooker for review. Opinions are mine alone. It's been quite a while since I posted. Since sheltering-in-place became our new normal in Philadelphia, I've … [Read more...]
Lemon Orzo with Crab and Herbs
NOTE: I received a copy of The Everything Mediterranean Instant Pot® Cookbook: 300 Recipes for Healthy Mediterranean Meals―Made in Minutes by Kelly Jaggers in order to write this post. Opinions are … [Read more...]
Creamy Chicken Paprikash Over Buttered Egg Noodles
Comfort food can take on many forms, but generally, comfort food seems to always have a bit of nostalgia attached to it. Foods from my childhood have become some of my favorite adult comfort foods, … [Read more...]
Edamame Hummus
Since originally making this Edamame Hummus as a snack for Christmas day, I've made this recipe multiple times and have gotten rave reviews each time. Calling this a hummus isn't exactly … [Read more...]
Sous Vide Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin
I honestly don't make pork tenderloin much. Unless I've slow cooked it, or wrapped it in bacon, I feel like it comes out pretty dry. Which makes it the perfect meat to make using a precision cooker! … [Read more...]
Quinoa Con Pollo
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 with a recipe for Marinated Swordfish. Opinions are mine alone. Unsurprisingly, I have quite the affinity for dishware. … [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 Smoked … [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...]