Does anyone else feel a bit “heavy” these days? For me, I find it really hard to eat healthy this time of year. There are so many temptations all around and I crave nothing but hearty dishes and rich hot chocolate. But it’s important to find the balance and find ways to get your greens in. So … Continue reading Feeling Heavy? Lighten Up With Pistachio-Crusted Chicken Breasts
Wow, what an overwhelmingly busy fall it has been. Between demanding work schedules, school (I’m getting my Masters in Gastronomy from Boston University part-time), the puppy, our new home, and plans with family and friends, the quality time my husband and I have spent together this season has been less than ideal. So this weekend, we … Continue reading A Perfect Date Night At Home With Prosciutto Ravioli
My father-in-law, affectionately referred to as “Big D”, is one hell of a guy. He’s got an incredible work ethic, a heart of gold, and a taste for good food. He is a great cook, and an absolute killer on the grill. This is a recipe that he passed down to my husband several years … Continue reading Combat The Cold With This No-Bean Chili Dish
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. To me, it’s the season of change, new beginnings, comfy sweaters, and the end of constant sweating and uncontrollable frizz. This Fall in particular has been extra special. Just two weeks ago my husband and I welcomed into our home a beautiful little puppy. She … Continue reading Fall Into Fall with Eggplant, Butternut Squash and Shrimp Spaghetti
My husband makes a mean BLT sandwich. He has discovered the optimal ratio of bacon to lettuce to tomato and always toasts the bread perfectly. He makes these for me whenever we don’t have much going on in the refrigerator, and I love him for it. When I came across this recipe in Rachel Ray’s My Year … Continue reading BLT Pasta for My Main Man
I know, I know. I haven’t blogged in two months. Yikes. But allow me to explain/make excuses. My husband and I recently bought a condo, so we’ve been going through the dreaded yet exciting moving phase. And let me tell you, it’s been one hell of a move. Exhausting and time consuming, it’s really thrown … Continue reading Vacating My Life With a French Toast Casserole
For me, finding a new delicious recipe to add into my dinner rotation is a minor victory that is cause for a major celebration. Tonight we introduced a healthy and simple dish into our lives that made me want to jump for joy. It packed a serious flavor punch, was incredibly easy to make, and the … Continue reading Stuffed Peppers that Pack a Punch
You know those nights when you get home exhausted from a grueling day at the office, and cooking dinner is the absolute last thing you want to do? But then you don’t want to order out because you’re trying to save money and be healthy so inevitably an internal struggle ensues? That happened to us … Continue reading You Can’t Argue with Easy: Seviche-Style Shrimp and Avocado Tacos
One of my favorite things about spring and summer is the delectable and sweet fruit in season. I’m a huge fruit eater, you certainly don’t have to twist my arm to get my daily servings in, and I appreciate any and all recipes that call for them. I came across this recipe in an attempt … Continue reading Fruit, Glorious Fruit: Grilled Salmon and Pineapple with Avocado Dressing
Confession: Even though I cook a ton of Italian food, I’ve never made risotto. I know I’m a fraud. But to be frank, it’s always intimidated me. Getting it to be the right texture and consistency, let alone taste good, has always seemed daunting so I’ve simply avoided making it all together. Yet of course, … Continue reading Shrimp-Asparagus Risotto: There’s a First Time for Everything
As I’ve mentioned before, moving to Boston away from my parents was very difficult for me. I have been away to college and studied abroad but even in those situations I knew I would be eventually returning home. I’m not a homebody per se, but there is truly nothing better than being in the comfort … Continue reading A Moment at Home: Linguine with Clam Sauce
If you haven’t already gotten the memo, it’s freezing outside. So in order to survive these temperatures, I stick to the following rules: Put chapstick on before you leave the house. Find a good pair of shoes that will keep your feet warm. Icicle toes are the worst. When walking outside, cover up every square … Continue reading Conquer the Cold with Cannellini Bean and Sausage Stew
Talk about fast and simple. Chicken cutlets are a go-to meal when it’s been a long day at the office and I don’t feel like getting creative in the kitchen. They are also a great vehicle for other flavors. You can make whatever side dish your little heart desires and it’ll pair well. My mom … Continue reading Easy Breezy Chicken Cutlet
I love finding recipes that replicate restaurant favorites, and then making a healthier version of them. Chicken quesadillas always catch my eye on a menu, but I often shy away from them because they are so heavy. And I don’t count calories but I can only imagine that they are pretty off the charts. So … Continue reading A Healthy Twist on a Restaurant Classic: Chicken Quesadillas
Everyone seems to be in the same boat this time of year coming off a holiday eating binge that leaves us feeling weighed down and a bit…blah. What I find to be hard is that the only types of dishes I crave are hearty and heartier. Of course you can always find those comforting and … Continue reading Lighten Things Up with Shrimp & Avocado Salad
I’m not a huge red meat eater. I much rather enjoy pasta, veggie, and seafood dishes. However, I came across this recipe in my Giada De Laurentiis Everyday Pasta cookbook and it piqued my interest. Seeing that it also incorporated some of my favorite greens and herbs (arugula and basil), I thought that it would … Continue reading Giada Does it Again: Shells with Beef & Arugula
This time of year, there are few things that get me down. Not even the weather. Because right around the corner are two holidays that I am pretty obsessed with. Since it feels a little too early to be talking about Christmas (even though advertisements disagree with me), my sights are set on Thanksgiving. This … Continue reading Friendsgiving, and a Delicious Sweet Potato Casserole
On June 22, 2013, I was given an amazing gift: a wonderful husband. What I also received that day were tickets to Food Network’s New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF) from said husband. I can’t say getting those tickets was equally as thrilling as marrying the love of my life…but I’ll admit it … Continue reading New York City Wine & Food Festival Recap
Making it a point to go to the grocery store, plan our menu for the week, pack our lunches, and cook our dinners is something that my husband and I strive to do every Sunday. However, there are just some weekends where that ain’t happening. We travel a ton, and sometimes getting home late on … Continue reading Angel Hair with Spicy Shrimp…aka My “Cook What You Have” Dish
I’ve been with my husband for about six and a half years now, and I have to say one of the most special aspects of dating this long is the fact that we navigated through the beginnings of adulthood together. We’ve been with each other through first jobs, first real paychecks, first apartments, first a … Continue reading A Walk Down Memory Lane, with Chicken.
Heaven on a Plate 