Beef and Sausage Meatloaf with Roasted Bell Peppers

So many recipes end up in the blog post graveyard because I couldn’t remember how I made it. I never write anything down because I always think...

Pan-Seared Scallops and Leek Risotto (and Blackberry Vinaigrette)

jump to the new blog for more risottoLeek and Bacon Risotto*note: omit the bacon for a vegetarian version2 slices regular thickness bacon or...

Corned Beef Hash

The best part about corned beef is the leftovers but the hardest part is deciding whether to make corned beef hash or Reubens. Steven and I...

not-so-secret Chili

Spring break is sadly over, but it was a fantastic two weeks filled with lots of cooking and baking. The freezer had to be cleaned to make room...

Mac and Cheese

I’m a sucker for interesting pasta shapes. Even though the pantry is currently overflowing with pasta, I couldn’t pass the Barilla sale display...

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies with Dried Cranberries and Pecans

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Chicken and Basil Stir Fry

I never understood why so many people like white meat over dark meat. White meat is so bland and boring and ridiculously easy to overcook....

Chinese Tea Egg

I made a big batch of Chinese tea eggs this weekend because I had way too many eggs in the fridge (always seems to happen after a trip to Costco...)....

A Healthy Muffin: Whole Grain Almond Poppyseed Muffin

I felt like baking something healthy for a change, or at least try to. I usually sub a little whole wheat flour for all purpose flour when...

Tim Tam Slam

A while back, I was asked if I’d be willing to review Pepperidge Farm’s newly released Tim Tam cookies. A Tim Tam is a sandwich cookie with...

Guinness Chocolate Cupcake with Bailey's Cream Cheese Frosting

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Valentine's Day

We went for a walk in the Arboretum. I have no idea what this is, but it sure smelled nice. For Valentine's Day, Steven and I did what we've...

Kalbi - Korean Barbeque Short Ribs

N&P is now 2 years old! The local store had a special on flanken style short ribs and I thought it was the perfect opportunity to revisit...

Cold Soba

When exam crunch time rolls around, which is all too often, time is precious and there's very little of it that can be set aside to cook. Now,...

Unagi Sushi Rice Bowl

from the archives I bought some adorable bento boxes over Christmas break. When Steven and I go out to sushi, we always have to get something...

Five Spice Pork Belly with Steamed Buns

Pork belly has been one of my favorites ever since I was a little girl, way before everyone jumped on the pork belly bandwagon. I can’t imagine...

Oatmeal Power Bars

The snow is all fun and games until you realize there's 8 inches of it to shovel out of the driveway. While Steven painstakingly cleared the...

Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti

When it snowed last Thursday, Steven thought it was a better idea to stay home instead of going to work.We debated whether to use the trash...

Brown Butter Gingersnaps

This cookie is a cross between last year's brown sugar cookie and gingerbread. The brown butter gives what would be a traditional gingersnap...

Almond Biscotti

Toooo many cookiesss... I'm forced to eat cookies for breakfast. It's a tough situation to be in. I kid, I kid! Cookies (currently, four...

Chocolate Olive Oil Crinkle Cookies

I was hoping these cookies would spread a little more in the oven so the cracks would be more well-defined. I was not impressed when I took...