I've mentioned before how awesome the Philadelphia food scene is, and it seems to only be getting better! One of the latest additions to the Philadelphia restaurant scene is Makhani, which just opened … [Read more...]
Sumac-Scented Eggplant and Chickpeas
Have you ever used ground sumac? Ground sumac is made from dried ground berries from the sumac bush, which is native to the Middle East. The flavor is similar to lemons, sour and tangy, but less tart … [Read more...]
African Peanut Stew
African Peanut (or Groundnut) Stew is a wonderfully hearty dish that originates in West Africa. Ingredients vary widely, but generally include a broth of ground peanuts and tomatoes with other … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Chicken Orzo Soup
I feel like I've been baby-stepping my way into this recipe. I started by making a Pressure Cooker Whole "Rotisserie" Chicken, followed by Pressure Cooker Chicken Broth. So I'm taking it one step … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Khichuri – Bengali Red Lentil Risotto
Note: I was sent a copy of Instant Indian: Classic foods from every region of India made easy in the Instant Pot for review. All opinions are mine alone. I really enjoy Indian recipes. I've dabbled a … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
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...]
