I think I can honestly say that this Pappa al Pomodoro recipe is my most absolute favorite soup. (It's from Anne Burrell and she is a cooking genius and I want to be her best friend!) It is delicious in the winter when you want to snuggle up on the ...
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Pumpkin Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting
Hello out there! It's been months since I've written my last post but big things were happening! Justin and I got married, went on a few trips, AND cooked so many different recipes that I now have months worth of material! I can feel your ...
Dagwood Party Sandwich
Some days I just don't feel like cooking up a storm in the kitchen and just want to bite into a scrumptious sandwich! I loooove making large sandwiches that leave leftovers as lunches and goodies for friends! Here is just one of my favorites. The ...
Rosemary and Garlic Bread Dipper
While at work today I stumbled upon a super cute website (Giver's Log - inactive as of 2017) that showcased a great homemade gift idea! Bread dipping oil in a cute little jar! (Image via: Chatelaine) Print pretty labels and lid covers to make ...
Homemade Cocktail Sauce
So picture this: Your fiance' (who is allergic to shellfish) finally caves and lets you splurge and drop 7 bucks on a pound of shrimp which you get to enjoy all by your self! With excitement bubbling inside of you, you remove the shrimp for dinner ...
Broiled Parmesan Tilapia
I have always loved seafood...and when I say "loved," I mean a true, genuine, deep from within, LOVE. But alas, that ship sank when I met Justin 2 years ago and he told me that he was allergic to shellfish. To keep with the whole ocean ...
Rosemary Grilled Chicken Thighs
A few days ago, I was looking through my recipe binder (yes...I've become a totally nerdy chef...my recipes are in sheet protectors and everything) and I came across a chicken thigh recipe. The oriental thighs that I made a few weeks ago were so ...
Stuffed Baby Bella Mushrooms
I have been discovering lately that my taste buds are drastically changing. I used to hate onions and now I love them in everything. I used to hate coconut and ice cream and now they are divine! And I used to hate mushrooms, and now I want to ...