As someone who does her best to cook a bunch of meals over the weekends to eat during the week, my slow cooker is one of my most used appliances. I recently tried to move it into a closet to declutter … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Korean Beef
Note: I was sent a COSORI 6 Qt Electrical Pressure Cooker in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. I'm seriously loving using my pressure cooker! My husband was out of town while I was … [Read more...]
Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers
The school year has begun. I don't have kids, but I am married to a teacher, so this time of year gets pretty hectic. Which means it's about time I started stocking my fridge and freezer on weekends … [Read more...]
Sheet Pan Paella
Over the last few years, my husband and I have moved too many times. Since 2014, we have lived in five different apartments/houses. Somehow in one of those many moves, I lost (or threw out) my paella … [Read more...]
Black Eyed Peas with Collard Greens
Happy New Year! I'm a bit late in posting this recipe, but honestly, this comfort food Southern staple makes for a delicious meal on any cold winter night.Black eyed peas are a New Years Day … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Coconut Rice Pudding
This past Sunday was crum-my. It rained ALL day. So I was in comfort food mode. Along with making another batch of Lemony Red Lentil Soup, I decided to make a rice pudding recipe in my slow cooker, … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
You've probably noticed that I'm a huge fan of slow cooker recipes; I have almost 50 slow cooker recipes on this blog! Slow cooker meals work great for make ahead meals, feeding a crowd, and getting … [Read more...]
Hashweh (Spiced Ground Beef with Pistachios Over Rice)
Note: This post is sponsored by Moyer Beef. All opinions are mine alone. It's definitely still summer weather for the most part, but this past week, we've had a bit of a cool down in Philly. Which … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja
I love love love Ropa Vieja. It's a perfect slow cooker meal, which means dinner is ready for me when I come home from work.Ropa Vieja translates to "old clothes," referring to the shredded … [Read more...]
Charred Ramp Arancini
Tomorrow is one of my favorite events of the year: Flavors on the Avenue! I've written past posts about this event, but this year, they are switching things up a bit. The event, usually held under a … [Read more...]
Pork Belly Adobo
I'm fairly certain all avid cooks dream of the day they will receive their first piece of Le Creuset cookware or bakeware. Le Creuset products are also a staple on wedding registries. So when I was … [Read more...]
Chelo Kebab
Chelo Kebab or Chelow Kebab is a Persian dish made with steamed saffron rice and kebabs. This version parboils the rice which then browns in a large pan, covered with a cloth, and steams with a little … [Read more...]
Chicken Yassa (Senegalese Lemon Chicken)
Chicken Yassa is a popular chicken dish originating from Senegal. This meal is the epitome of comfort food: marinated roasted chicken with onions, lemon juice, olives, garlic, and broth served over … [Read more...]
Cape Malay Curry
My husband and I (obviously) love trying new and different recipes. Living in Philadelphia, we are lucky enough to have a pretty solid restaurant scene, covering quite a range of cuisines. So my … [Read more...]
Jambalaya
This weekend, I cooked my little heart out. I realized Labor Day is only a couple of weeks away, so it's time to stock my freezer with ready-made meals for busy nights in the fall.I … [Read more...]
