| Recently I was at Costco and came across a six pack of Cornish hens. I can’t tell you the last time I had them, much less bought them. But they are delicious and bring back memories of my mom – she loved making them, especially around the holidays. I remember one Thanksgiving she didRead more

| Hello, August! Can you believe it?! Before we know it all the littles will be back at school and life will seem to get even crazier than it already is. Cue the need for all the fast dinner recipes that’ll make everyone happy! This One Pot Creamy Sausage Pasta is guaranteed to please theRead more

| I can’t believe half of summer has come and gone! Who else is obsessed with the sun shining until 8pm?! My favorite part of the day is the after-dinner stroll with my little family. My son, Rowan, turned two a few weeks ago and it’s been so entertaining watching him grow and change –Read more

| It’s Fridaaaaay, can I get an amen?! These warm temps and longer days got me looking forward to spending quality time with family on the weekends. I really love casual dinners this time of year when you can leave the doors or windows open, breeze drifting in, cold rosé in hand….ahhhh, what a perfectRead more

| Raise your hand if you need a new go-to chicken dish! I. HAVE. GOT. YOU. COVERED. This Creamy Tuscan Chicken is the newest favorite at our house, and it happened by accident. I was looking at ingredients in the fridge that had been there for a while and decided to search online for recipesRead more

| Hello, friends! Today’s post is less of an actual “recipe” and more of a “do what you feel/use what you have on hand” situation. Aren’t things more fun that way?? I also think people enjoy building their own meal (I mean helloooo, how popular are the Chipotles and Cavas of the world?), which isRead more

Summertime always makes me think of lemons for some reason. I love them year round, but the bright color and freshness is the perfect ingredient to add to any meal to keep it light and refreshing. Even when that meal includes pasta :) In last week’s Easy Sticky Buns recipe I shared that I’m expectingRead more

The first day of Spring was just a couple days ago, but it sure doesn’t feel like it here in Virginia! Because of that I’m still craving warm, hearty meals. And anytime I can get dinner ready with minimal effort, I’m all about it! Drum roll please…..enter this amazingly fragrant and delicious Slow Cooker ChickenRead more

If you’re from the Philippines or know someone from the Philippines, then you know all about Chicken Adobo! The term adobo comes from the Spanish word adobar, meaning marinade. And this marinade is always made with soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic. Simple, yet scrumptious.  What I love so much about Chicken Adobo isn’t just the fact that it was my favoriteRead more

It feels like we just wrapped up the holidays, and here we are halfway through January already! That means football season is almost over, but not before the Big Game in early February, which is just a few weeks away! I looooooove me some good eats while watching football from the couch :) Check outRead more

Last year I shared an easy, yet very special, Herb Roasted Filet of Beef that is perfect for your holiday menu. But if you’re looking for something a little more affordable and casual, I’ve got you covered with this Simple Shepherd’s Pie! I’ve always wanted to try making this dish, but for some reason have alwaysRead more

Confession time. I’m not into turkey. Sorry, but I fall into the part of the population that finds it to be dry, no matter how it’s prepared. I know, I know – if it’s deep fried it’s amazing, but that seems like quite the effort, and I’m not quite brave enough to undertake that atRead more

Happy October! We’re definitely starting to feel the chill of fall here in Virginia, and I’m pretty excited about sweater weather and the thought of comforting foods to keep you warm! And today’s recipe for Spaghetti with Stuffed Meatballs is exactly what you need for a hearty meal that you and your family will adoreRead more

Today’s recipe is another awesome collaboration with We Got Food Covered, which was inspired by the food you can find at baseball stadiums. We’ve been to a few games this summer (go, Nats!) and half the experience is getting to indulge in ballpark food. One of my go-to things to eat is the famous ChiliRead more

There’s something about summer that gets me in the mood to relax and take it slow more than usual. With that feeling comes the need for easy, yet really delicious, dinners. And this recipe for Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers is perfect! Not only do the beautiful colors scream summer to me, but it’s a greatRead more

Today’s post is brought to you by my favorite human being: my bff/hubby and partner in crime, Ryan. And he is sharing his famous Juicy Lucy burger. That’s right, friends. It is an epic day. Enjoy! Well hello there. Looking for Nikki? Looks like you’ll have to settle for me this week. Pleased to introduce myself forRead more

One of the best things you can do to make it through a busy work week is to have a running list of easy, delicious, and quick dinners. In this post about Meal Planning & Pantry Staples, I mentioned a few of my weeknight go-to recipes. And today I’m bringing you another favorite in ourRead more

I loooooove tacos. I’ve talked about my love for tacos before (check out my post on Fish Tacos). They’re such a crowd-pleaser, they’re delicious, and more importantly, they’re generally easy to make. But I’m always looking for different combinations to make. And I’ve recently noticed there is a trend of Asian-inspired taco trucks and also Asian-Mexican fusion restaurants.Read more

It’s snowing in DC again! As pretty as it is, I really am ready for Spring. The cold and I are NOT friends. I always joke with Ryan, my husband, that although I was born in Pennsylvania, at heart I’m a “tropical people” :) But if I have to go through another snowfall then I’ll just drownRead more

Super Bowl 50 is almost upon us – less than 2 weeks away! We’re going to watch the Denver Broncos take on the Carolina Panthers. I just hope it’s a good game, and that the commercials aren’t so corny :) If you’re hosting a get together to watch the big game, you’ll want to makeRead more

As one holiday ends another holiday is coming up, and that means more food! Growing up, New Year’s Eve always involved a very elaborate dinner spread, including some type of pancit (noodle) dish (to represent a long and happy life in the new year), twelve types of fruit (one for each upcoming month), and alwaysRead more

Happy 3 days until Christmas Eve, everyone! I’m so excited to celebrate with good company and of course, good food! Boy, do I have a goodie for you today!! If you’re hosting Christmas dinner at your place, might I suggest this beautiful and impressive Herb-Roasted Filet of Beef with Basil Aioli. Sounds super fancy, right?Read more

Everyone needs a handful of quick and easy go-to dinner recipes. Well, friends, these Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps are it! This is one of my all-time favorite recipes; and it’s definitely in my regular dinner rotation. What makes it so great, you ask? Well, I usually have almost all of the ingredients on hand. Even ingredientsRead more

I really love this time of year – the crisp air, vibrant colors of leaves, and of course Thanksgiving is hard to beat. November is also the month I was born and the month I got married so there’s plenty to be excited about! But I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention another fall favoriteRead more

I’ve been cooking with thyme a lot recently. I can’t help it, thyme gives such amazing flavor. And let’s be honest, when I buy fresh herbs I only need a small amount for a dish, then have to come up with ways to use the rest so it doesn’t go to waste! This is actuallyRead more

Happy Friday you guys! Looks like it’ll be a beautiful fall weekend, free of rain, so I hope you guys have fun plans! Ryan and I have our 15 year high school reunion, I can’t even believe it. Should be fun!  In case you have plans for a dinner party, this Easy Roast Chicken ecipe adaptedRead more