Carrot & "Craisin" Salad

As I was doing bicep curls in my gym class I was contemplating what to make for lunch. It is about that time where what is in the house is scarce and I am avoiding a trip to the grocery store.

SaladdishitgirlJuly 14, 2015carrots, craisin, cranberry, healthy, vegetables, healthy dish, weeknight dishComment

Top Chef Chocolate Panna Cotta

My winning dessert was chocolate panna cotta with raspberry sauce. Super easy and a make ahead dish!

DessertdishitgirlJuly 8, 2015top chef, panna cotta, chocolate, raspberry, mint, lets gather dish, sunday dinner dishComment

Pineapple Banana Bread with Coconut Glaze

As summer approaches I have visions of warm beaches, clear skies, and Pina Coloadas dancing in my head. I was all set to make banana bread when I saw two brown bananas hanging around my kitchen.

Breakfast, DessertdishitgirlJune 24, 2015banana, pineapple, coconut, bread, baking dishComment

Chickpea, Tomato, and Goat Cheese Cous Cous

This is another one of my “single girl” meals. While Brian is away, which is 80% of the time, I can try some out some recipes he would not like. He is not the biggest fan of tomatoes, which breaks me Italian heart!

Dinner, Side, SaladdishitgirlJune 4, 2015chick peas, tomato, cous cous, goat cheese, healthy, lunch, healthy dishComment

Roasted Chicken Breast with Spring Onions

A good roast chicken seems to be one of the more important standard recipe to have on hand. I have to admit on grocery shopping days picking up a rotisserie chicken is my “cheat day” if you will.

DinnerdishitgirlMay 18, 2015chicken, roasted, spring onion, spring, butter, crispy, weeknight dish, lets gather dish, healthy dishComment

Pineapple Black Beans

Although my plans were to make pineapple salsa I chose to improvise. I chopped up half of what would have been pineapple salsa and sauteed it adding it to the black beans.

SidedishitgirlMay 5, 2015mexican, pineapple, black beans, weeknight dishComment

Crispy Fluffernutter Truffles

While making the traditional candy Easter eggs Brian became inspired. I have to give him credit for this recipe.

Dessert, SnacksdishitgirlApril 3, 2015Chocolate, easter, treat, peanut butter, holiday dish, fluffernutter, trufflesComment

After London Cobb Salad

Sometimes salad doesn’t seem to be the most fulfilling choice but it was really the only thing we were in the mood for. I thought a Cobb Salad would be a great idea. This is not a traditional Cobb Salad but it was inspired by it!

Dinner, SaladdishitgirlApril 1, 2015healthy, chicken, healthy dish, weeknight dishComment

Cream Cheese Fig Muffins with Honey Cream Cheese Glaze

Fig muffins with and honey cream cheese glaze is the perfect breakfast item for your brunch. Creamy glaze on top of this fig filled muffin is a real treat!

BreakfastdishitgirlMarch 26, 2015cream cheese, fig, muffins, honey, muffin, baking dish, holiday dishComment

Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms

With the help of Philadelphia Cream Cheese I was able to craft some yummy recipes to share on brunch table this spring.

SidedishitgirlMarch 19, 2015mushrooms, partnership, cream cheese, vegetables, weeknight dish, lets gather dishComment

Chicken with Brie and Cranberry Sauce

Who doesn’t love Brie? I have yet to meet someone who doesn’t love the creamy goodness that is Brie cheese.

DinnerdishitgirlMarch 9, 2015chicken, brie, cranberry, weeknight dishComment

Avocado Chicken Salad

Since we have been on an avocado kick lately I decided to try out using that instead of mayo in a chicken salad. Lets say if you like guacamole you will love this easy take on chicken salad!

Dinner, SaladdishitgirlMarch 1, 2015healthy, healthy dish, weeknight dishComment

Olive Oil, Anchovy, and Parsley Pasta

The simple meal is what I would call Spaghetti Aglio E Olio, which is simply spaghetti with olive oil and garlic. It is a simple dish that goes a long way with flavor.

Dinner, PastadishitgirlFebruary 11, 2015anchovy, lemon, weeknight dish, sunday dinner dishComment

Kale & Chickpea Sweet Potato with Spicy Sour Cream

This is a wonderful dish to consider for those meatless Mondays! I am super proud of my healthy single girl meal!

SidedishitgirlFebruary 6, 2015healthy, sweet potato, vegetables, healthy dish, weeknight dishComment

Cauliflower and Cheese Soup

This soup will remind you of a baked potato soup. But it is a sneaky lower-carb alternative!

Side, SoupdishitgirlJanuary 30, 2015cauliflower, cheese, winter, comfort food, weeknight dishComment

Avocado Toast with a Special Guest

One of the new emerging trends seems to be toast. Not just the slice of bread, but what you put on it. The January issue of Bon Appetit devoted a whole article to all the innovative ways you can top your toast.

Breakfast, SnacksdishitgirlJanuary 15, 2015avocado, toast, healthy, truffle, healthy dishComment

Fennel and Orange Salad

Every new year many people start with resolutions. It is a time to reset and we set our minds to new routines. Keeping ourselves healthy is a must.

Side, SaladdishitgirlJanuary 8, 2015healthy, vegetables, fennel, clean, healthy dish, holiday dish, sunday dinner dishComment

Brown Sugar Candied Bacon

I can't make enough of this salty sweet snack for my friends at our christmas "Brinner"

BreakfastdishitgirlDecember 22, 2014salty, sweet, sugar, Christmas, holiday dishComment

Fig and Cabernet Cranberry Sauce

One of the best parts of the holiday season is sharing it with friends and family. It is the perfect time to express how thankful and appreciative you are to those in your life who matter most.

Dinner, SidedishitgirlNovember 26, 2014decor, entertaining, Thanksgiving, friends, holiday dishComment

Roasted Potatoes & Red Wine Pork Loin

Family celebrations are always special. It’s always a great reason to get together with extended family. Birthdays are always fun because it allows us to tailor a menu to a guest of honor. In this case it was my grandmother! She is an amazing lady and of course a big inspiration when it comes to my cooking.

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