Lamb Burgers

Lamb Burgers

In celebration of the long Fourth of July weekend, Kevin and I decided (albeit at the last minute) to make some good ol’ fashioned American hamburgers. I’m not sure if we went to the market at the exact twilight of ground meat outage and replenishment, but we somehow 

Butternut Squash and Bacon Mac and Cheese

Butternut Squash and Bacon Mac and Cheese

We’re approaching the halfway mark to Thanksgiving, so why not do a little #TBT (Throw Back Thanksgiving!) post?  Kevin and I hosted this past Thanksgiving for my mom’s side of the family, and in my search for new belt-loosening inspiration, I came across this indulgent recipe 

Momofuku Brussels Sprouts with Kimchi Puree and Bacon

Momofuku Brussels Sprouts with Kimchi Puree and Bacon

Here’s another super backlogged recipe from a dinner I made celebrating college graduation for one of my cousins last year.  I’ve enjoyed a few of David Chang’s recipes, and have had only one restaurant experience at his Noodle Bar in Toronto…where I got a wicked case of 

Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Tagine

I am a creature of habit.  I’ve been posting recipes that were inspired by things I’ve eaten at Nook Bistro for years, and I find myself still going there and getting the same thing every time.  I love their butternut squash stew, but don’t love that I can’t 

“World’s Best and Easiest” Teriyaki Chicken Wings

“World’s Best and Easiest” Teriyaki Chicken Wings

When you come across a recipe titled that starts with “World’s Best and Easiest”, you pay attention.  I found this recipe for Teriyaki Chicken Wings on Food.com and the title really intrigued me.  Could these be the best AND the easiest to make?  We tested 

My Favorite Simple Kale Salad

My Favorite Simple Kale Salad

To all of the New Year’s Resolution-ers out there who have healthy eating on their list of to-do’s for 2015, here is an EASY recipe for kale that you’ll actually like! Kale is among the most nutrient-dense vegetables that is considered commonly eaten. One cup provides 

Simple Roasted Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar

Simple Roasted Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar

As a continuation of the belated Thanksgiving posts, I wanted to share a pretty simple recipe for acorn squash that isn’t smothered in butter. Squashes were on sale for pennies at Sprouts a couple months ago and I had read that acorn squash tastes a lot 

Orecchiette Bolognese

Orecchiette Bolognese

When you get engaged, one of the most common questions people ask you is “were you surprised?”.  I know I ask that question a lot, and I definitely got a lot of that when Kevin and I got engaged last summer (yes – it’s official!). 

Garlic Brown Sugar Flank Steak with Chimichurri

Garlic Brown Sugar Flank Steak with Chimichurri

Who’s hungry? We invited Alex and Lingie over to celebrate Alex’s birthday (umm…back in February), and made a fun dinner.  I found a great recipe for Garlic Brown Sugar Flank Steak with a fresh Chimichurri sauce on How Sweet Eats and loved it.  Here’s their recipe: 

Mario Batali’s Porcini-Rubbed Rib-Eye

Mario Batali’s Porcini-Rubbed Rib-Eye

For Valentine’s Day (YES…still backlogged!), I was charged with making dinner for Kevin and I, and wanted to make something a  little out of the ordinary.  I remember really being wowed by the porcini-rubbed delmonico that I had at a work dinner at The Capital