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...]
Tahini Millionaire Bars
Millionaire Bars, or Millionaire Shortbread, are layered bars consisting of shortbread, caramel, and chocolate. I love making millionaire bars as a make ahead dessert for parties. Recently, I … [Read more...]
Mango-Peach Lassi
I mentioned in a previous post that I had the opportunity to try a box of Misfits Market, a Philadelphia-based company that rescues produce from regional farms and distributes it throughout the … [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...]
Baked Stuffed Artichokes
Note: I received a box of produce from Misfits Market in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. I really like stuffed artichokes, but the idea of making them has always kind of … [Read more...]
Cranberry-Pistachio Zucchini Bread
I haven't the faintest idea who decided to put zucchini into bread (and the internet really wasn't much help), but I'm happy they did. At first blush, it seems like an odd choice. But the zucchini in … [Read more...]
Easy Peach Mustard
I've mentioned before that my husband is a huge peach fan. It isn't exactly peach season just yet, but frozen peaches make it so we can enjoy them all throughout the year. Luckily, peach season is … [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...]
Mojito Slushies
What. Is. With. This. Rain? I feel like it's never going to stop raining in Philadelphia! It is now mid- to late May and all I want to do is enjoy some warm weather on my deck. Even if the weather … [Read more...]
Breakfast Guacamole
Note: This post is sponsored by Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs. All opinions are mine alone. Eggs are a big part of my cooking repertoire: they are a great source of healthy fats, protein, vitamins … [Read more...]
Eastern Sunrise Cocktail
It's so easy to find food inspiration in Philadelphia. We have so many cool events throughout the year, and I'm lucky enough to be given the opportunity to check out a lot of them! One can't miss … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Lactation Cookies
Not going to lie. I never thought I'd post a recipe for lactation cookies on my blog. (And no, I haven't hidden the pregnancy and birth of my first child from you. I made a batch of these cookies, or … [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...]
