Lobster bisque is one of those things that I order every single time I see it on a menu anywhere. I can’t think of a better idea for a soup than chunks of fresh, juicy lobster, seafood broth, and cream. Speaking of seafood broth, you have to make your own. It’s so easy, so flavorful,…

Make no mistake, this recipe is not for the calorie counters out there. It’s not low-fat, it involves bacon grease, and I’m not sorry about it! Because it’s THAT. GOOD. Have it for lunch, brunch, or just for a really heavy snack because come on, bacon, shrimp, cheese, YES. Get some good quality shrimp, about…

It’s date night! Oftentimes that means we’re pouring a couple glasses of wine, turning on the Pandora, and whipping up something delicious in the kitchen. Our latest endeavor? A perfectly creamy and flavor-packed risotto topped with crisply seared herbed butter steaks.  #cookingwithjohnny Now, when you’re purchasing your steaks, consider two things: 1. Don’t buy them…

This past Easter weekend, I volunteered to make the apple pie for family dinner, and I am so proud to report that… my granny gave it rave reviews! See, my grandma is the queen when it comes to baking anything and everything. To receive her stamp of approval is my equivalent of winning a James…

This was one of the highlights of my vegetarian journey during Lent, it is SO packed with flavor! J called it a side dish, so I suppose you could add meat, but it definitely isn’t necessary 😀 This was my first time cooking orzo, and it won’t be my last! It’s kind of like rice…

My name is Chastidy, and I’m addicted to pasta. Well, I’m actually a fiend for all carbs, and I’m not ashamed to admit it. So when I discovered spaghetti squash, I just couldn’t believe that it could actually be as good as pasta (or sometimes even better!). When you go to the produce section of…

Many find artichokes to be intimidating, and I did too at one point. However, the more I’ve worked with them, the more I like them and the more approachable they seem. I have tried several methods of making stuffed artichokes (my favorite use for this veggie), including slow cooking and stove top simmering. Steaming in…

J and I had such a fun wine and cheese party recently, and since this was during my vegetarian Lent phase, I couldn’t partake in any of the yummy charcuterie (and bacon jam – will post his recipe for that soon!), I of course had to craft something just as enticing without meat. But first,…