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...]
Skillet Sausage, White Bean, and Kale Stew
As the weather gets a little cooler, I begin to gravitate toward more comfort food recipes. Not necessarily bad-for-you recipes, recipes that are simple but flavorful and filling. To me, there … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Garlic Red Potatoes
I've mentioned before that my smoke alarms in my house are... sensitive. If I roast anything in the oven, they tend to go off. So when possible, I try to find alternate means to cook my food. In the … [Read more...]
Moroccan Black Lentils with Kale and Onions
As much as I wish that I could meal plan and cook every night of the week, I have times where my job is too busy and I just don't have time. During these busy periods, I usually order Blue Apron meals … [Read more...]
Grilled Fennel with Parmesan
I don't think you can ever have too many side dishes to rotate for different dinner combinations. One of my favorite ingredients is fennel. When raw, it has a nice anise (licorice) flavor with … [Read more...]
Farro with Vidalia Onion and Asparagus
Note: I was sent a box of Vidalia onions to make this post. Opinions are mine alone. I'm still working through my box of Vidalia onions. No complaints here, they are incredibly versatile! These sweet … [Read more...]
One Pot Moroccan Chicken with Couscous
Note: I was sent a copy of Eating With Peter for review. Opinions are mine alone. It comes as no surprise that I gravitate toward books that use food to tell a story. Eating with Peter: A Gastronomic … [Read more...]
Peach, Vidalia Onion, and Pancetta Flatbread
Note: I was sent a box of Vidalia onions to make this post. Opinions are mine alone. Spring is one of my favorite times of year for cooking. As the weather warms, all sorts of fun produce hits the … [Read more...]
Creamy Snap Peas with Feta
Some nights, you just want to saute or grill up a protein and have a quick go-to side to make a nice meal without much effort. So it's always nice to have a few awesome sides in the … [Read more...]
Sheet Pan Blackened Shrimp with Citrus and Roasted Fennel
I'm kind of on a Sheet Pan kick. I love how simple they are, and how easy cleanup is! This recipe is adapted from a Cooking Light recipe to make it a pure sheet pan meal. I know the … [Read more...]
Sheet Pan Parmesan Chicken with Cauliflower and Artichoke Hearts
I've made this recipe a few times already, and it's quickly becoming a favorite of mine. This recipe, adapted from Taste of Home, comes together pretty quickly, so it's great for weeknight … [Read more...]
Pomegranate-Mustard Roasted Brussels Sprouts
I absolutely love roasted vegetables. Something magical happens in the oven! I've had a hankering for Brussels sprouts for a while now, but was in the mood for a vegetarian version (a.k.a. not … [Read more...]
Sheet Pan Chicken with Cauliflower and Carrots
It probably comes as no surprise that I go through a lot of dishes when I cook in my kitchen. But the last thing I want to do after making a delicious dinner is to do a bunch of dishes! Which … [Read more...]
Linguine and Clams
I'm sure this happens to everyone: you go out and buy ingredients for a specific recipe, but then are left with "extras" from that recipe. Normally, it's not a big deal and you can just incorporate it … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Polenta with Fall Vegetables
I'm a huge pumpkin fan, and I don't mean "pumpkin spice" when I say that (although I do love pumpkin spice things as well!) I haven't made a savory pumpkin dish for a while, so I was excited to … [Read more...]
