I use my instant pot a few times a week, usually to make rice, shredded meat, or dried beans. This week I decided to go for a bit of a combo situation. This soup is probably one of the easiest recipes I’ve made in my instant pot. It’s also super healthy and filling! Let me … More Chicken, White Bean and Spinach Soup (Instant Pot)
Like many of you (I’m assuming), I have a list of “to make” recipes that’s about a mile long at any given time. The list spans from appetizers to desserts and full dinners to cocktails, and the range of healthy to unhealthy is fully covered. When it comes time to decide what to tackle next, … More Savory Bacon Gruyere Monkey Bread
Considering this coming weekend in the Northeast is about to be pretty cold and rainy, I figured I’d share a recipe for this super simple french onion soup. It’s not fancy, but it definitely gets the job done! In a heavy-bottom pot, add in olive oil and then onions and turn the heat to medium. Stir … More Easy French Onion Soup
While everyone around the U.S. is happy that Spring has begun, apparently Boston didn’t get the memo, considering we woke up to about 5 inches of snow. So, before I get too excited about all the spring foods and my garden which will be overflowing with herbs in just a few short…months, I wanted to … More Roasted Carrots with Feta and Pomegranates
I feel like a lot of people get intimidated by cooking steak, so I’m here to tell you that it literally could not be easier. The key is to get the pan smoking hot, sear it quickly, and then place it in the oven to heat the meat through. Start by taking the meat out of the … More How To: Cook the Perfect Steak
I apologize for coming into the new year filled with butter and cheese, but while everyone else is posting salads and smoothies…it’s not the worst to stand out from the crowd! I’ve had this quiche on my ‘to-make’ list for a couple of years, and while I was with my family over the holidays, it was … More Cheddar Bacon Quiche with Hash Brown Crust
Happy new year! Over the past two weeks, I’ve been in New York and Maine for Christmas, and celebrated the new year in Boston with my sisters, brother-in-law, and niece and nephew. I hope you all had wonderful holidays as well! Now, down to business 😀 Last year, I told you guys that my ‘resolution‘ … More Spinach Pie
In the spirit of focusing more on family and friends during the holidays, I’m continuing the trend of easy and quick recipes for entertaining. Instead of spending all day in the kitchen, do a little prep ahead of time, throw these bad boys in the slow cooker and enjoy the festivities!! Preheat the oven to … More Sweet and Sour Meatballs
If you asked me my favorite cuisine, It would certainly be difficult to pick one, but I’d land on Mexican or French, maybe Greek…unlike most people, Italian doesn’t rank in my top 5. I rarely eat pasta, and red sauce is something I crave only once every few months. However, the one dish I find … More Very Veggie White Lasagna
One of my favorite bloggers, Joy, recently posted that she was going to take part in a body ‘reset’. Basically, followers spend 20 days with no dairy, no gluten and no sugar. I’ve been a little excessive lately, since I’ve been traveling a lot to NYC for work (and there’s literally no bad food in NYC), … More Almond Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates
After unintentionally taking a break from blogging for most of the summer, I’m back and ready to share more tasty and easy recipes with you guys! Since last weekend marked the official start of football (and more importantly football Sunday fundays) I wanted to share one of my very favorite game day dishes. Andrew and … More Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
After what some may consider an excessive amount of sugar that has been shared with you guys lately, I wanted to redeem myself by sharing a delicious and healthy dinner idea. The crock-pot is essential for hearty soups and stews in the winter time, but it’s also totally necessary with the recent summertime heat. Anything I … More Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls
One of my favorite things to grow in my garden (thanks to Andrew who has the green thumb in the house…) is basil. Not only is it easy to maintain, but it grows super fast and tastes good in just about every dish. As a result of the field of basil growing outside, I find … More Pea Mint Pesto Crostini
I recently went to a fairly generic bar / restaurant near where I live. Their food is never off the charts, but it honestly always gets the job done. Sidenote: They also have some fantastic potachos that I can’t quit. I usually end up with some sort of random assortment of appetizers but on my … More Steak Tip Marinade
When it comes to making biscuits, there are a million tips and tricks out there promising to give you the flakiest and lightest results. After making many, many biscuits, following a variety of these tips, I’ve found the three essentials things that make the perfect biscuit: 1. Cold butter – this is crucial to getting … More Buttermilk Biscuits
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