Summer months are just meant for barbecue. And not just barbecued foods on the grill; your slow cooker can make some mean pulled pork for you as well! This recipe for Pulled Pork with Bourbon Peach … [Read more...]
Pasta Rustica with Smoked Mozzarella
If you follow my Facebook page, you may have seen that my recipe for Wild Mushroom Truffled Pizza Topped with a Runny Egg won a recipe contest hosted by Cooking Planit and sponsored by Formaggio … [Read more...]
Bacon, Tomato, and Arugula (BLT) Pizza
I haven't made a pizza recipe on here in a while (since October! Wow!) so it's about time I rectified that! I honestly would not have typically chosen this recipe from my latest Cooking Light … [Read more...]
Hazelnut-Mocha Banana Smoothie
I am trying to get into the habit of making (and wanting) smoothies for breakfast. They are so simple to make and work great for meals on the go. My boyfriend is a huge fan of green smoothies, where … [Read more...]
Peach-Glazed Chicken with Peach-Studded Bulgur
My boyfriend loves peaches so I am always keeping an eye out for any recipe that incorporates peaches into it. This recipe from Cooking Light not only included peaches two ways, but it also used a … [Read more...]
Open-Faced Salmon and Avocado BLTs
Salmon, avocado, and bacon... what's not to love? This recipe is perfect for nights that you just need to whip something up quickly with little effort. Although I will warn you, it's not exactly an … [Read more...]
Roasted Beet Hummus
I am just drawn to the color of beets. They make any dish look absolutely beautiful! I've done a couple of other beet dishes on here (Beet Risotto, Gemelli with Brown Butter Beet Sauce, and Roasted … [Read more...]
Farro Berry and Walnut Salad
This recipe from Cooking Light is actually supposed to be a side dish. But I thought this Farro Berry and Walnut Salad would make a great summer lunch! I have been looking for something that can be … [Read more...]
Grilled Octopus Salad
A while back, I was given the opportunity to visit Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse. Naturally, I jumped at the chance. Davio's has been a staple in the Philadelphia food scene for a while now. … [Read more...]
Flank Steak with Tomato Bruschetta
One of the best parts of Steak is how simple it is to prepare. You really don't have to do much to a steak to make a delicious meal. But sometimes you want something a little different. This recipe … [Read more...]
Pappardelle Pasta with Snap Peas
Last Sunday, my boyfriend ran in the ODDyssey Half Marathon. So the Friday before, I wanted to make a pasta dish for him to "carb load," but I didn't want to give him our normal protein-heavy … [Read more...]
Grilled Hazelnut Strawberry Shortcake Bites #SLSweetTreats
I love pound cake. I mean, honestly, who doesn't? It's so stinking delicious! So I'm excited to be doing another post with Sara Lee Desserts! (You can check out my last post with Sara Lee here -- … [Read more...]
Cavatappi Pasta with Salmon and Sauteed Fennel
Just because the weather is warming up, doesn't mean I'm willing to give up pasta. But pasta with a traditional meat sauce is a bit ... heavy on hot days. This recipe from Cooking Light is a … [Read more...]
Duck Breasts with Blackberry Port Sauce
I was feeling a little fancy this week so I decided to challenge myself with a protein I rarely use: duck! I've actually only worked with duck twice (Duck Breasts with Cider Farro Risotto and Grilled … [Read more...]
Blueberry Coffee Cake with Almond Streusel
My boyfriend and I were visiting friends this weekend and I wanted to bring a little something for everyone to enjoy. This month's Cooking Light gave me the perfect recipe: Blueberry Coffee Cake with … [Read more...]