After what feels like 600 years of winter, it’s finally starting to get warm out. With that said, those hearty, hot dinners will have to be put on the back burner until it starts to get cool out again. I decided to squeeze in one last hearty meal before the spring weather hits for good, and that’s where this pasta bake comes in. It highlights … Continue reading Cheesy Chicken Parm Pasta
Making a full dinner in a short amount of time is no easy task. But chicken is so versatile that it can be made in pretty much any way imaginable—and quickly, too. If I’m being honest, I didn’t have a ton of time to come up with a new recipe this week, so I was looking for something that didn’t require much effort but could … Continue reading The Easiest Chicken Dinner You’ll Ever Make
I love eggplant, but nine times out of 10, I end up making eggplant parm whenever I’m craving the diverse vegetable. The truth is, eggplant can be used in a ton of ways—and it’s especially delicious on salads or paninis. Today, I went with fried eggplant piled into a warm panini. I had originally planned to top the sandwich with arugula, mozzarella, and roasted red … Continue reading Eggplant Panini With Roasted Red Pepper Mayo
I don’t love chicken, but I do love cream cheese. Honestly, I could probably just eat cream cheese right out of the container—but I don’t (usually). However, a cream cheese mixture cooked over chicken? That’s the type of protein I can get behind. This might not be the healthiest meal on the planet, but I’ll do a few extra situps at the gym tomorrow—tonight’s dinner … Continue reading Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken
I love seafood any time of year. I eat it mostly in the summer because that’s when it’s the freshest, but I’ll enjoy it any time it’s in front of me. I had a bag of frozen shrimp to use up, but I was in the mood for something a little heartier than shrimp cocktail. I remembered an oyster po’ boy I’d had at the … Continue reading Crispy Shrimp Po’ Boys
I took a bit of a hiatus with the recipe posting — I was on vacation for a while and had a ton of catching up to do when I got home. But it seemed like summer changed to late fall so quickly! It’s been chilly in New Jersey; some days it hasn’t even gotten above the 40s. I figured my next recipe had to … Continue reading Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
Stuffed chicken is one of the only types of chicken I enjoy. This week, I decided to make a chipotle stuffing to roll inside of thin chicken. It’s a simple recipe that doesn’t take long to make, so it’s a perfect weeknight dinner. I love stuffed chicken, but I went for something spicy this week because, if I’m being honest, I was running out of … Continue reading Spicy Stuffed Chicken
Pasta is one of the world’s greatest comfort foods. Now that it’s well into September, those temperatures are finally starting to cool down a bit, which calls for warm, hearty meals. But sometimes, it’s hard to decide which type of pasta sauce I’m in the mood for. Plus, if I’m cooking for a group, not everyone always agrees on what to have for dinner. (My … Continue reading Homemade Mini Pasta Bar
Pizza is amazing, but sometimes, I need to tone it down with the carb-filled crust. (I’m sure by now you’re all aware of my macaroni and cheese obsession.) I’ve seen veggies be used for pizza dough the past—especially cauliflower—and I caught wind of eggplant slices being used for mini pizzas. I loved the idea, so I went for it. I decided to bread the eggplant … Continue reading Eggplant Pizzas
As long as it’s summer, it’s grilling season. I’m not a huge ground beef fan, so I typically prefer to cook sliders instead of full-sized burgers because it’s a taste of the burger without committing to the whole thing—you know what I mean? Anyway, I went with 85% lean ground beef for these burgers. (You can usually find the leanness percentage on the printed label … Continue reading Chipotle Beef Sliders
simply delicious. 