Hummus
Turns out it's scary to post a hummus recipe. There are so many, from so many parts of the world and they are thousands of years old. AND, people who…
Warm Shrimp Salad
This salad is inspired by many trips to Parc restaurant. I love to sit at the outdoor tables on Rittenhouse square and watch the dog walkers while I…
Buffalo Chicken Dip
This Buffalo Chicken Dip should probably be categorized as an illegal substance. While in general, I plan to share mostly my personal recipes, I…
Lobster Salad with Goat Cheese Vinaigrette
I love avocado and citrus together. I routinely pair them together on salads and serve them as a side to many Mexican dishes, sometimes with black…
Oysters with Tropical Mignonette
When it came time to make Oysters with Tropical Mignonette for my Mad Men Party, the oysters went a lot easier than the clams with the help of this…
Watermelon and Feta Salad
It was finally HOT and humid in Philly today, which in my book means salad for dinner; if that salad is a Watermelon and Feta Salad, all the better.…
Classic Caesar Salad
A few weeks ago I noticed an old jar of anchovies wrapped around capers in my fridge. The truth is, I don’t really like anchovies that often, so…
PESTO!
Just in case you have basil coming out of your ears or your farm share and you don't already have a pesto recipe... Here's how I make PESTO!. I…
Orzo Salad with Dill Pesto
Fortunately for me, August has finally brought some time to head down the shore (that’s Philly for go to the beach), which also is Philly for make…
Refrigerator Jam
Refrigerator Jam is just another reason that I have serious love for the $1.00 fruit bin at my market this time of year. It's full of all sorts of…
Banged Up Tomato Sauce
In continuing with my dog days of Summer, utilizing the market, savoring the summer, preparing for the winter themed posts as of late, I bring you…
Tequila Cranberry Relish
This Tequila Cranberry Relish is a variation on the cranberry relish my mom always makes. People often ask about her secret recipe, but it’s really…
Hollandaise Sauce
Ah Hollandaise Sauce, so simple, yet so tricky. Why do you tempt us so with your lemon butter goodness and very few ingredients only to break and…
Happy Birthday Eggs Benedict
I wouldn’t do it often, especially for myself, but there’s no better way to say “I love you” and “Happy Birthday” than brunch. And brunch…
Guacamole
For a tamale party, you’re going to need lots of snacks and drinks, so Guacamole is a must. It’s a serious crowd pleaser and you get to eat…
Tomatillo Salsa
This Tomatillo Salsa is a very light and versatile salsa. It’s easy to make side by side with the chili lime chicken filling and pairs nicely. It…
Chile Rojo Salsa
I love this complex and smokey Chile Rojo Salsa. Not only is it perfect with the mushroom kale tamales, but it's great with pretty much everything…
Mushroom Sliders
It’s hard to believe that it’s already Super Bowl time, but it is, and this year, I’m expanding on last year’s menu with these Mushroom…
Mold-Free Coeur à la Crème
Just the way you want Coeur à la Crème, right? Without the mold? Not that there’s anything wrong with mold, in the right contexts, but in this…
Winter Salad with Green Apples and Golden Beets
In the Winter, it can be hard work to make salads that excite and inspire the senses, which is precisely why I love this Winter Salad with Green…
Snappy Green Salad: beyond leafy greens
My Snappy Green Salad: beyond leafy greens was perfect for our Summer Kick-Off, Chesapeake Bay Adventure. The old-fashioned fun of board and yard…
Smoky, Spicy Buttermilk Dressing
When I know I’m going to serve my guests something like the Seriously Good Extra Crispy Fried Chicken I’m about to unleash on my Updated Southern…
Pantry Tips: Buttermilk in a Pinch
What do you do when you really want Flaky, Buttery, Food Processor Buttermilk Biscuits, but you're out of buttermilk? Dirty Laundry Kitchen Pantry…
Blackberry Sage Refrigerator Jam
I love preserving, but when it comes to jam, I tend to make refrigerator jam for a variety of reasons. This week, my Blackberry Sage Refrigerator Jam…
Edamame Tacos with Chipotle Mayo
I love these Edamame Tacos with Chipotle Mayo. They came about during my time teaching Public Health Law at the University of Pennsylvania. One of…
Peach Jam with Jack Crane
My friend Jack Crane wanted to make Peach Jam as a thank you gift for his teachers, and he wanted some help. Thoughtful last day of school gift,…
Tomatoes on a Fence
I’ve now had the pleasure of dining at Blue Hill in New York a couple of times. Last fall, I took my parents when they were in town visiting, and…
Guanciale Béchamel Runny Egg Pizza
Guanciale Béchamel Runny Egg Pizza is my knockoff of the Uova Pizza da Barbuzzo Restaurant in Philadelphia. Barbuzzo is one of my favorite…
Baked Goat Cheese and Homemade Pepper Jelly
Baked Goat Cheese and Homemade Pepper Jelly is one of those dishes that was absolutely inspired by the hosting skills of others. Some friends of mine…
Lime Dark Rum Cranberry Relish
I love cranberry relish, and no matter my theme, it's going to be at my Thanksgiving table in some form or the other. So when I took on a Caribbean…
Baba Ganoush via Jerusalem
Ok, you got me, this Baba Ganoush via Jerusalem isn't strictly Baba Ganoush. The flavor profile is really different with the lack of tomatoes and…
Spicy Cold Shrimp Cucumber Salad
I love this Spicy Shrimp Cucumber Salad for a variety of reasons, first an foremost, as a girl from Wisconsin, I love recipes that are consistent…
Salmon Burgers with Curry Mayo
For my English Polo Picnic, I picked dishes that are easy to make ahead for room temperature consumption and are both elegant and easily portable,…
Cedar Plank Salmon with Cherry Glaze
Cedar Plank Salmon with Cherry Glaze is quite straight forward, in terms of recipe; there's just not much to it. Most of the drama and the flavor…
Salmon Mousse with Rye Crisps
While for those of us in the United States (perhaps Alaska and the Pacific Northwest excluded), salmon is special and certainly not the cheapest…
Swedish Gjetost Fondue
This Gjetost Fondue is another great easy to make ahead hors d’oeuvres that’s perfect for any Thanksgiving, but I served it as a started for my…
Lingonberry Elderflower Cranberry Relish
One item that I absolutely cannot have Thanksgiving without is a version of my Lingonberry Elderflower Cranberry Relish. If you check out a couple of…
Thick and Smooth Fall Apple Butter
Thick and Smooth Fall Apple Butter is a delight to eat and a cinch to make. And the best part? Thick and Smooth Fall Apple Butter makes fall last all…
Banana Foster Brioche Bread Pudding
Happy almost Mardi Gras friends, have I ever got a recipe for you in this Banana Foster Brioche Bread Pudding. While it's based on a bon appetit…
Grilled Ramp Butter
While Grilled Ramp Butter, isn't actually a meal in and of itself, and it's really simple, just two ingredients: grilled ramps processed with salted…
Sweet Chili Lime Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks
What’s a girl to do when it gets to be grilling season but she’s got no grill? Make Sweet Chili Lime Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks of course!…
Elderflower Fennel Turkey Gravy
I LOVE this rich, silky, savory Elderflower Fennel Turkey Gravy. It's slightly floral sweetness pairs perfectly with the brightness of the juniper…
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