Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms

To say these are delicious is a serious understatement...   Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms (adapted from Ina Garten) ingredients 16 extra-large white mushrooms 5 Tbs good olive oil, divided 2 1/2 Tbs Marsala wine or medium sherry 3/4 lb sweet Italian sausage, removed from the casings 6 scallions,...

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Brussel Sprouts with Thyme and Pancetta

Brussel Sprouts with Thyme and Pancetta (adapted from M. Voltaggio) ingredients 1/4 lb. pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1/2 cup) 1 Tbs. olive oil 2 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed, cut lengthwise through the core into 1/4-inch-thick slices Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 bushy...

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Carrot Cake

Apparently there was a recent sale on carrots, because my mom and I both home came with a bunch of carrots. I've always had a soft spot for carrot cake, but always found them to be too sweet or too moist!  This recipe was my first attempt, but I am already in love with it, because it doesn't...

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Orange-Spice Pumpkin Bread

The holidays are right around the corner which can only mean one thing... time for some pumpkin goodness! While attempting this recipe, I was starting to lose faith, especially when I thought the mixture was curdling, luckily I stuck to it because the result was this light delicious pumpkin bread. ...

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Cilantro-Basil Turkey Burger

I got this recipe from my friend Grace; she made it for a party and I was hooked after the first bite. I tweaked her recipe a little and I highly recommend accompanying this burger with bbq sauce and jalapeno jack cheese. Cilantro-Basil Turkey Burger ingredients 2 lbs ground turkey 1 bunch...

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Roasted Corn and Edamame Salad

I recently made this simple recipe for a camping trip. Roasted Corn and Edamame Salad  (adapted from epicurious.com) ingredients 1 1/4 cup cooked corn kernels or frozen roasted corn 1/2 cup shelled edamame 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup small-diced red bell pepper 1 Tbs finely chopped fresh...

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