Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies An original recipe from The Tasty Page When it comes to choosing between sweet and savory I always choose savory. I’d rather have macaroni and cheese for dessert than a piece of cake. Seriously, how awesome does that sound? I’ve actually never had mac and cheese for dessert and that kind…
Cinnamon Pecan Brittle
Cinnamon Pecan Brittle Adapted from Elana’s Pantry http://elanaspantry.com/cinnamon-pecan-brittle/ For the longest time I hated brittle. Specifically, peanut brittle. Probably because when I was a little girl – and up to when I was an awkward teen with a bad perm-mullet combination – I would get as a present a box of peanut brittle. I’m sure…
Bibimbap Bowl
Bibimbap Bowl Bulgogi and Sesame Carrots adapted from Bon Appétit http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/bibimbap-at-home Sesame Spinach – a Tasty Page original recipe For many years I worked for a wonderful publishing company called Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. I was lucky enough to get some great cookbooks and children’s books when I worked there, and to this day I still…
Pan-Seared Asparagus with Poached Eggs
Pan-Seared Asparagus with Poached Eggs A Tasty Page original recipe There are some days where at the end of the day all I want is something simple for dinner, but tastes like I put a lot of effort into it. Simple to prepare, but not so simple that it’s boring. Something with great flavor, will…
Baked Sweet Potato Chips with Avocado Cilantro Dip
Baked Sweet Potato Chips with Avocado Cilantro Dip Baked Sweet Potato Chips adapted from Delish http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a49369/sweet-potato-chips-recipe/ Avocado Cilantro Dip – a Tasty Page original recipe Game Day is on Sunday and it’s guaranteed that chips and dip will be involved. But then again, I don’t want a food hangover come Monday morning. So to lighten…
Chocolate Espresso Walnut Biscotti
Chocolate Espresso Walnut Biscotti Adapted from Karen DeMasco of Locanda Verde NYC http://scrumpdillyicious.blogspot.com/2012/04/chocolate-walnut-biscotti.html One of my favorite parts about reading the book Me Before You was when Will was asked where he would go if he could go anywhere. His answer just makes me smile every time I think of it: “Paris. I would sit…
Paleo Mexican Cauliflower Rice
Paleo Mexican Cauliflower Rice Adapted from Paleo Cupboard http://www.paleocupboard.com/mexican-cauliflower-rice.html When I was looking for a side dish to go with my Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas, I knew I wanted rice. But I also like how I don’t have to struggle to put my jeans on (well, except when they come out straight from the dryer)…
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas An original recipe from The Tasty Page I think I’m slowly becoming addicted to cooking on my sheet pan. I just love how a dinner can come together in one pan and be really flavorful. And also be healthy too. Mexican food is one of my favorite types of food. Then…
Arroz a la Cubana
Arroz a la Cubana An original recipe from The Tasty Page. Oh, this is Filipino comfort food right here. Arroz a la Cubana is traditionally made with ground beef and sauteed with diced potatoes, onions, garlic, and tomatoes. And then for sweetness, raisins are added. That last ingredient there was always a buzzkill for me….
Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Asparagus
Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Asparagus An original recipe from The Tasty Page I’m a self-proclaimed pen nerd. I love pens, especially if it’s a Sharpie or a smooth liquid gel ink pen. I was that kid that loved her multi-colored pen, the one that had at least four colors. Once I got…