February is Heart Health Month, which brings awareness to heart disease, the leading cause of death for men and women, and how to prevent it. A simple way to keep your heart healthy is to maintain a … [Read more...]
Seared Scallops with a Champagne Vanilla Butter Sauce
Cooking for your Valentine on February 14th and looking for something really different and fun? This recipe from Emeril Lagasse is perfect for a romantic dinner. I really wasn't sure what to expect … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Chicken Chickpea Tagine
Tagine or Tajine dishes are Moroccan slow cooked dishes named after the pot they are cooked in. The dishes are typically a stew with a protein, spices, and fruit. Cooking Light had a version with … [Read more...]
Baked Black Beans with Chorizo
You can never have too many party appetizers in your cooking arsenal. I wanted to try something a little different than the apps I've been posting recently. This dish is a layered dip with black … [Read more...]
Salmon with Polenta and Warm Tomato Vinaigrette
I've been in a bit of a cooking rut lately (which is why I haven't posted many recipes recently). Work has been busy which means that by the time I get home, I just want to eat something quickly with … [Read more...]
Bourbon Truffles
These Bourbon Truffles are another recipe I made for New Year's Eve. I have actually made this a few times and have altered it slightly from the original Williams-Sonoma recipe to suit my … [Read more...]
Chicken and Guacamole Tostadas
Working late really messes with my dinner making plans. When I get home later than expected, I can't justify making a big meal, mainly because I'm already hungry and just want to eat as soon as … [Read more...]
Stuffed Chicken and Herb Gravy with Creamy Polenta
I am seriously starting to think that Cooking Light has a way to read my thoughts. It's like they know exactly what ingredient I want to work with next, or a particular product I might be craving, … [Read more...]
Samsung Galaxy Camera & Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network Review
You may have noticed in November that some of the photos in my posts were taken with the Samsung Galaxy Camera. I was given the opportunity through Verizon Wireless’ Philadelphia Tri-State Region team … [Read more...]
Brownie Petit Fours
Here's another delicious dessert I made for New Years Eve - Brownie Petit Fours. (You can read about my New Years Eve party and get a recipe for Honey Citrus Champange Cupcakes here) The original BHG … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Nutella French Toast Casserole
As most of the U.S. has been dealing with seriously cold weather and snow, I thought it was time to share another French Toast recipe. Without fail, people always go out before a storm and stock up on … [Read more...]
Honey Citrus Champagne Cupcakes
Happy New Year!! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! My boyfriend and I had a New Years Eve party this year, complete with a champagne bar, dessert bar, and a DIY photo … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Cookies
I'm a bit late posting this cookie recipe after Christmas and all but who really gets upset about a cookie recipe? For as long as I can remember, Peanut Butter Cookies have been a part of my … [Read more...]
Star Anise Snickerdoodles
Boy did I start my cookie baking late this year! I can't believe Christmas is just days away. I was recently sent a beautiful carved cinnamon bark box with 3 oz of Vietnam cinnamon by World Vision so … [Read more...]
Hot Cocoa Cookies
It's that time of year again! I signed up for the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap again this year and got some great ideas for what to bake for Christmas! In its third year, the Great Food … [Read more...]