I'll be the first to admit that so far this year, my life has been...comical. A chain of events that would make for a decent storyline in a sitcom...like how my purse was stolen from a popular Canada-based donut/coffee chain by an employee, then the ridiculousness that followed was...well, it was something. Or how our...
Food
Chicken Marsala
Now that I've eaten the equivalent of my body weight in Cannoli (no regrets), I happen to have some leftover Marsala. Hmm. What's a girl to do? (Besides make more cannoli?). It is time to master a classic. Chicken Marsala. If you're a mushroom and prosciutto lover like me and the Mister both are, then you're...
Homemade Honey Wheat English Muffins
Every once in a while there's a recipe that totally changes my grocery-shopping habits. Last year, Creamy Homemade Ricotta was groundbreaking for me, and now I refuse to use store-bought unless I absolutely have to. These Homemade Honey Wheat English muffins do the same for me. I am of the belief that homemade is always better,...
Cheesy Shrimp and Lobster Penne
Sometimes you just need to add a little something special to your mac and cheese. How about using amazing cheeses, like Fontina, Aged White Cheddar, and Asiago Fresco? If that's not enough, how about some seafood? Now we're talking. Super cheesy. Super creamy. Super amazing. Fontina and Aged White Cheddar give this cheesy sauce a...
Red Velvet Whoopie Pies with Cream Cheese Filling
You want to know what's better than a whoopie pie? A red velvet whoopie pie. I have yet to meet a red velvet creation that I didn't fall head over heels for. I just don't possess the ability to say no to red velvet. In fact, I had to bring the rest of these red...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies
I may not completely understand why these little treats are called Whoopie Pies, since they seem to be much more of a cake than a pie, but I do know that they're delicious and extremely easy to make. There are several claims as to the actual origin and name of the beloved whoopie pie, which...
Foodie Field Trip: Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia
I've spent the last several days on a road trip with my Mom (hence the week that has passed since I published a new post). One leg of our journey brought us to Philadelphia to visit my best friend who lives in the area. We spent a good portion of one afternoon wandering through the...
Crespelle al Formaggio (Crepes with Three Cheeses)
While this dish may not look like much, it makes up for its modest appearance with decadent cheesiness. I love crepes...maybe more than I care to admit. These Crespelle al Formaggio are basically the macaroni and cheese of crepes, so it's okay to eat them as a meal. Unlike these (which I could eat every...
Erbazzone (Savory Spinach and Mushroom Pie)
Erbazzone is basically a vegetable pie/tart that could be served as an appetizer, brunch, or main dish. The history of this dish originates in the Parma region of Italy, where they have ideal conditions for producing exquisite Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Yum. Seriously, can I go there, like right now? Cured meats and artisan...
Soft M&M Cookies
These Soft M&M Cookies are divine. The cookie is light and soft without being doughy. The secret ingredient (French Vanilla instant pudding mix) helps them to rise high and stay moist and chewy, and of course heightens the vanilla flavor all at the same time. It's great. These cookies turn out wonderfully, and they're so...