Oh dark chocolate, how I love thee. You are practically perfect on your own, only to be improved upon by the addition of orange. The mix of bright and decadent, rich and light flavors is absolutely irresistible....
Best of 2012 Reader’s Choice Award Winners
Thank you so much to everyone who voted in my 2nd Annual Reader’s Choice Awards! I’m so blessed to have you all as readers and whether you’ve been cooking with me since the beginning or you just...
Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
It finally snowed here in Buffalo, and nothing makes me crave a comfort food casserole like winter weather. A steaming hot bowl of hearty chicken and vegetables covered in a creamy, flavorful gravy and topped with crumbly...
Voting Closed: Best of 2012 Reader’s Choice Awards!
Almost two years ago (on Christmas Eve) I started this blog to chronicle my quest to prove that recipes could be both healthy and delicious. I can’t believe how far it has come in just two years...
Holly Bunches
As Will Ferrell says in the movie Elf, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear.” The second best way (which he somehow failed to mention) is probably to make...
Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef
I’m always on the lookout for new slow cooker recipes, particularly ones that have virtually no prep time. This recipe met both of those criteria and sounded delicious so I was really excited to try it. You...
Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Comfort food season is upon us, and in celebration I am offering up this cheesy, tomatoey*, garlicky Italian casserole that’s a perfect balance of gooey and saucy with a crunchy topping. You’d never know from tasting it...
Chicken Piccata
This one’s for the lemon lovers (like me). Chicken Piccata is an Italian specialty where chicken breasts are pounded thin and dredged in flour before being sautéed in butter and oil and covered in a sauce made...