Although in a recent post I complained about how quickly the summer was passing by, even I cannot deny that soup season is right around the corner. One of my favorite soups lately has been this Italian Wedding Soup that…
What You Eat in a Day Doesn’t Make You a Better Person
Anyone who has Tik Tok (or any other social media platform, for that matter) is well-aware of the “What-I-Eat-In-A-Day” trend. It’s usually a video of someone logging “everything” they ate in one single day. Actually, I quite enjoy watching these…
Classic Roast Chicken
Roast chicken is a dinner that I serve as a weeknight meal at least once a week. Not only is it super easy to just pop in the oven, but it’s healthy, delicious, and comforting after a long day of…
Roasted Red Pepper and Spinach Chicken Marsala
Ingredients For sautéed spinach: 8 oz fresh spinach 1 tbs olive oil dash red pepper flakes 3 garlic cloves, sliced 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper For chicken: 3 boneless chicken breasts, sliced thin 1/2 c. flour 1/2 tsp salt…
Ham & Swiss Quiche
Ingredients 1 tbs butter 1 medium onion, diced 5 eggs 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 c. half and half 1/2 c. whole milk 1 c. ham, diced 1 c. Swiss cheese, shredded Directions Preheat oven to 375°. Grease…
Cilantro-Garlic Shrimp
A few weeks ago I published a recipe very similar to this one that included Greek yogurt and shallots. However, after a few more trial runs with the recipe, I decided that the new one I am posting below is…
The Wine I Use for Cooking
If you have checked out some of my recipes before, you know I love to cook with wine. (Sometimes I even put it in the food!) Haha! A little humor here to start off this post. But in all seriousness,…
Homemade Stuffed Cabbage
…or “Golumpki,” or “Gołąbki,” as others might know it, is what’s on the menu today for this snowstorm! We grew up calling it “Golumpki” because my mother’s family is Polish. This dish brings back a lot of childhood memories for…
Raita Recipe
My new obsession is Indian raita. My husband and I regularly order Indian food for take-out and visit Indian restaurants, and this side dish has become almost a staple in our home and I now eat it with everything. I…
Winter Beef Barley Soup
Ingredients 2 lbs Chuck roast, cubed 2 tbs olive oil 3 large carrots, sliced 1 onion, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 tbs Gravy Master 6 oz tomato paste 2 tbs flour 16 c. beef broth 12 oz frozen cut…
Thanksgiving Menu Essential: Homemade Pumpkin Pie
It is very easy and convenient to buy pumpkin purée, add some spices, throw it into a pie crust, and call it a day. However, it is also easy to make homemade pumpkin pie. Don’t be intimidated! Plus, if you’re…
Braised Short Ribs
There is nothing better than delicious comfort food on a chilly or cold day. Braised short ribs are one of my favorite meals, and I wanted to share my recipe. Enjoy! Ingredients 5 lbs short ribs 1 lbs button mushrooms,…