Grilled peach salsa adds a smoky sweet flavor to spiced chicken breasts. Use thin-sliced chicken breasts to cut down on cooking time. I was thrilled to read "2015 Summer Cookbook: Farmers' Market Edition" in the June issue of Cooking Light. Why? They featured my local farmers' market, Headhouse Square. If you're in or near Philadelphia, this market …
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Add a kick to your brunch with huevos rancheros burgers! Spicy chorizo and beef burgers are topped with a poached egg and spicy huevos rancheros sauce. Welcome to the third annual #BrunchWeek hosted by Terri from Love and Confections. We are so excited to have you join us this year! Celebrate Brunch with us this week …
Chicken verde enchiladas are a fast, delicious way to use up leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken. Add a little fiesta to your weekday supper! This is another recipe that I've been meaning to share with you for quite some time. It's one that I found in a cooking magazine, and saved it, because (A) …
French onion grilled cheese stuffs the best flavors of the soup into a delicious sandwich. Compensation was provided by Gallo Family Vineyards via Sunday Supper, LLC. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author, and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Gallo Family Vineyards. April is National Grilled Cheese month, aka …
Spring leeks star in this quick and easy pasta dish. Mushrooms and sauteed bacon add contrasting flavors and textures. Weeknight meals make life so much easier. Recipes that I can prep on the weekend and dive into cooking on a weeknight are ever better. This particular recipe is a family favorite. I've made it several times, …
Chicken thighs, milk, cinnamon, lemon and garlic don't seem to be ingredients that pair well together. But give it a try — you will be amazed at the flavor! I stumbled across this recipe on The Kitchn while searching for a main dish to serve with my Hasselback Potatoes a la Mancha. I was intrigued because …
Originally published Feb. 11, 2015. Photos updated 7/18/2017. Chicken tacos are spiced with ancho chile powder and topped with cilantro slaw and avocado cream. This delicious meal is ready in under 30 minutes! We're finally getting settled into our new apartment, and getting into a routine. I have finally started meal-planning again. Even though I'm …
Yes, Philadelphia is the home of the cheesesteak, but did you also know that Philadelphia is known for its tomato pie: foccacia bread topped with a thick tomato sauce and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. I was born, raised, and still live in Philadelphia. I've actually never lived anywhere else. Philadelphia is a city of …
Slicing veggies for this leek, mushroom and bacon quiche is a breeze on this new cutting board from CuttingBoard.com, made with sustainably-harvested teak. Enter below to win one for yourself! My friend Colleen of Souffle Bombay contacted me, asking me if I'd be interested in participating in a giveaway for a new business, CuttingBoard.com. CuttingBoard.com …
Take salad from a side dish to the main dish! Baby spinach is topped with sauteed chicken, roasted butternut squash, and a warm bacon-maple vinaigrette. You won't believe that this gourmet salad can be ready in just under 30 minutes! One of my favorite memories growing up was sitting down to a meal together with …
These Cranberry, Turkey and Stuffing Sandwiches are a homemade version of a Wawa Country staple: the Gobbler sandwich. Save your Thanksgiving leftover turkey, gravy, stuffing and cranberry sauce to make one yourself. Some wait for the return of Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes. For others, the surest sign of fall is the return of the Wawa …
Wow your Thanksgiving guests with this juicy, flavorful turkey. OXO will choose one winner to receive several tools to make hosting Thanksgiving easier! It's getting to be my favorite time of year. It kicks off on Thanksgiving Day. For the past two years, I've hosted Thanksgiving dinner (last year, for Dave's family; this year, for …
Eating tasty food at home doesn't have to be expensive! This homemade shrimp fried rice costs just $2.30 per serving! Today's #SundaySupper is all about eating on a budget. Even though the economy is (slowly) rebounding, many people (myself included) need watch their finances carefully. But eating inexpensively doesn't have to mean instant ramen. This homemade …
These corn and mild cherry pepper quesadillas are a take on elotes — a Mexican street food of corn on the cob, rubbed with chili, a squeeze of lime, and coated in cheese. Earlier this month, I threw a Mexican fiesta in honor of Dave's birthday. We had a taco bar (seasoned ground beef; chipotle honey …
Lamb korma: lamb shoulder braises in a spicy, creamy sauce with veggies, and is served over Indian rice. I have tried Indian food at least three times, but was never that happy with the dishes I'd tried (except naan bread — how could anyone dislike naan bread??). I'm not averse to spicy foods, so it wasn't …
Sliders topped with cheddar, bacon, and onions caramelized in red wine are the perfect bite for your next tailgate! This week, #SundaySupper is teaming up with Gallo Family Vineyards to share our best tailgating recipes that can either include or be paired with any of the 9 varietals of Gallo Family Vineyards mini wine bottles. Though …
Have a healthier barbecue — lean ground turkey burgers flavored with chili powder and roasted poblano peppers, dressed with chili-spiced mayo. In summertime, we usually end up having burgers at least once a week. And since I prefer to use 85/15 ground beef (85% meat/15% fat), well, those calories can add up. And that's before …
Reclaim the lost art of making bread dough by hand! No electric mixer or bread machine is needed to make this delicious pizza dough. Have you ever seen a yeast bread recipe that mixes in either a mixer or a bread machine, and skipped over it because you don't have that appliance? After this post, …
Sweet figs contrast with richly-flavored caramelized onions and salty pancetta on this delicious homemade pizza! Figs are one of those ingredients that I grab when I see them at the grocery store, and figure out what I'm going to do with them later. I saw them at Trader Joe's while I was on The Quest for …
When it's too hot to cook, these California-style turkey ciabatta sandwiches will fill you up without heating up your kitchen! It's hard to believe that just six months ago, we were buried in snow. But summer is finally here, and making itself known. Now, I'm in NO WAY wishing for cold weather again, but with temps …
Pasta and tender-crisp spring vegetables are tossed in a light, flavorful egg and cheese sauce in this spring vegetable carbonara. Gone are the days when "eating healthy" meant bland, boring lean meats and flavorless vegetables. Dave and I could hardly believe this recipe could be classified as healthy — it was so tasty! It's not …
"Man Food" is all about big bold flavors, and these chipotle honey lime pulled pork tacos deliver! Make them for the dad in your life this Father's Day! It's almost Father's Day. It seems to be traditional that on Mother's Day, you go out for brunch, and on Father's Day, you stay home and cook …
You can't get this at your local pizza joint: pizza with fontina, tomatoes, olives and prosciutto! Delicious! Piiiizzzzaaaaa!!! I love pizza. Bet you couldn't tell, seeing as I've written a pizza post in April, May, and now June. Regular pizza, white pizza, plain, extra cheese, meat toppings, veggie toppings. And like I mentioned in my …
Since Dave's co-workers are having a weight-loss challenge, we've been eating a lot healthier in the Redhead Baker household. It's paying off — two weeks in, Dave's winning! Cooking Light has been a godsend for delicious, healthy recipes. Have you checked out the May issue? It's ALL about fast recipes, ready in 25 minutes or …
Did you know April is Grilled Cheese month? Before the month is over, I wanted to bring you a "fancy" grilled cheese sandwich. Grilled cheese is one of those foods that always takes me back to my childhood. I can remember going out to play in the snow, in thermal underwear over my snowpants, two …
Life got a little crazy. We fell into a food rut, then went through a period where we'd completely forget to defrost something for dinner, and had quite a few nights of spaghetti, or take-out, or breakfast for dinner (eggs, or pancakes). My birthday was almost two weeks ago, and my parents made a delicious …
Antipasti pasta salad — say that three times fast. Antipasti is typically thought of as a first course, or even an hors d'oeuvre, since the translation means "before the meal." It's normally served before the pasta course. Combing antipasti and pasta in this salad version could be served as a first course, but it could …
Today, I'm guest-posting over at The Way to His Heart. I "met" Maeghan on a forum devoted to cooking, and I love her blogging style and her photography. Head on over to her blog to read the recipe, Risotto-Stuffed Acorn Squash, and check out her blog!
It's recipe swap time again, hosted by A Taste of Home Cooking. Our host changed up the themed swaps a little — instead of being assigned a particular recipe, we're assigned a blog (similar to the Bloggers' Choice swaps), and we get to choose any recipe that fits the theme. I was assigned one of my …
The last guest post for American Beer Week is from Ashley, who blogs at Cheese Curd in Paradise. She focused on local ingredients in her dish, Beer and Bacon Carbonara. October 27th is American Beer Day and, in honor of this holiday (yes, holiday!), I am so pleased to guest post for Coleen, The Redhead Baker. I …
Today's guest poster is Susan from Girl in the Little Red Kitchen. I originally "met" Susan almost two years ago through the Food Bloggers Network Facebook group, and we also both participate in the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap. I'm constantly drooling over her photos, and I've had my eye on her Strawberry Framboise Sorbet …
The first guest post for American Beer Week is fellow Philadelphian, Aly from Cooking in Stilettos. If that blog name sounds familiar, she was also a part of the recent Pepper Party. I originally found her blog through The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap, and I love her style of writing and her recipes. If …
Back in August, I saw a tweet from Cook the Story, asking for bloggers to join her in a "pepper party" — a series of bell-pepper themed posts, sponsored by Divemex. I got excited, because, raw or cooked, I love bell peppers! Raw bell pepper strips dipped in hummus is one of my favorite snacks. Did …
If you're looking for Monday Bites, I've decided to move it to Friday. Thank you to all who've submitted answers to the First Annual Reader Survey so far! To those who haven't, there's still time to submit your answers! You could win a Starbucks gift card! Now, on to the food. As I've mentioned before, …
I had debated sharing this recipe with you all. To be perfectly honest, I wasn't crazy about it. It's not that it tasted bad. I just wasn't wowed by the flavor. Maybe it needed more salt. Maybe my tomatoes weren't the freshest. I couldn't really tell you what it needed to make it better. But …
I was so excited to see the response that my Instagram photo of black cherry tomatoes got over the weekend! To recap, I was planning a dinner recipe that called for a pint of heirloom cherry tomatoes. I went to a farmers market on Saturday morning, and found them at one vendor's stall. But next …
Have you ever seen these in a grocery store and wondered what they were? They're figs. What are figs? They're a fruit. Not the prettiest or most appetizing-looking fruit. But, remember that "don't judge a book by its cover" lesson you learned (or were supposed to learn) as a child? The only time I'd ever …
I'm sure you're all familiar with the Philly Cheesesteak: a sandwich with lots of thinly sliced rib-eye beef and melted cheese (American, Provolone or Cheez Whiz) on a long roll. If, when ordering one, you're asked, "Wit or witout?" that means they want to know if you want onions on your cheesesteak. Sometimes you have …
Have I mentioned that I don't like pineapple? I've tried. I've eaten it quite a few times, thinking maybe I didn't get a "good" one the last time. But sadly, I don't like pineapple. Not on its own. When pineapple is not the dominant flavor, however, I've really enjoyed recipes that include it, like the jerk …
In my family, the Fourth of July means grilling: burgers, chicken smothered in barbecue sauce, steaks, with sides of potato salad and pasta salad. I probably eat a week's worth of calories in that one day. Which was why I was so excited when I received the latest edition of Cooking Light, which featured seven …