As the warmer weather hits and the grill is fired up the craving for a burger may hit. Even the biggest carnivore will not deny the satisfying flavor of these caramelized portobello mushroom burgers.

Your new favorite crowd pleasing dish is here! In partnering with @mrstspierogies I created a chorizo and pierogy skillet that takes only 25 minutes to make and feeds a bunch of people.

This white bean and kale soup gets an extra burst of flavor from sherry and crispy pancetta.

Use a spicy tea blend to brine your turkey. Get creative with good earth turmeric chai tea and turn your thanksgiving turkey into something special!

Creamy polenta pairs with a garlicky shrimp is satisfying and comforting dish. The shrimp has a little kick to it with the red pepper paste and the polenta gets a creamy finish from cream cheese.

There are lots of popular recipes that call for the use of breadcrumbs. Simple dishes like breaded chicken cutlets or chicken fingers call for breadcrumbs to add flavor and texture.

Lemongrass, leeks, and garlic mussels are an easy 20 minute meal. Grab some crusty bread and make a great salad. You are set!

Crab meat sauteed with shallots, lemon, and white wine on top of sweet, crispy brioche bread. Topped with a pat of old bay butter makes you feel like you are on a trip to New England.

One of the foods I need to stay away from while pregnant is sushi.  A small price to pay for having a little miracle I know. 

Pasta punttanesca is a flavorful and quick pasta dish. Packed with capers and kalamata olives this pasta is a weeknight winner!

This bolognese inspired baked ziti elevates your everyday cheesy baked ziti. The addition of meat simmered in red wine gives this family meal a special touch!

Zuppa di Clams is an easy pasta dish with lots of flavor. This dish always appears on our christmas eve table in honor of the seven fishes.

This version of sloppy joe's includes a touch of balsamic vinegar and dijon mustard to make this sloppy joe very flavorful!

The strawberry and jalapeno glaze is the perfect blend of sweet and heat. An unexpected, easy and delicious glaze for pork loin.

The grilled chicken and peaches along with the farro make this a fresh and filling summer salad. The addition of Ricotta Salata cheese along with a tarragon vinaigrette make this main dish extra special.

This is almost a stripped down version of chicken parmesan. The grilled chicken is smothered with tomato sauce, greek yogurt, mozzarella cheese, and fresh spinach.

This easy dinner is perfect for the summer. The sweet and sticky strawberry balsamic glaze is as addicting as it is easy to make.

As we shopped Memorial Day weekend Brian fell prey to the offerings of fancy steaks, ribs, and all of the “summer” grilling advertisements. He stumbled upon a half pound of gorgeous fresh lobster meat and he was hooked.

Most of the time when I am making chicken I am using chicken breasts. I have stayed away from bone in chicken because it seemed no one ever wanted to deal with it. That is, until I realized chicken thighs can be the key to plenty of easy weeknight meals.

This lasagna is creamy and heart with sausage and spinach. Great for a family or a crowd!