Ever since I got a Vitamix for the holidays, I've been totally obsessed with trying new smoothies. I feel like the possibilities are endless and that continues to inspire me! This morning I was in the mood for something sweet, but we didn't really have any fresh fruit in the house. I noticed we had some frozen strawberries, but I didn't think a smoothie with just strawberries would taste good on it's own. Then I realized that we had some mint leftover some Indian food I made the other night. ... [ Read More ]
Archives for March 2014
Buffalo Chicken Riggies
By now, I think most of my readers have tried my amazing Chicken Riggie Recipe! If you haven't or don't know what a "chicken riggie is, I'm here to help! Basically, Chicken Riggies are a spicy version of a rigatoni and vodka sauce. It’s made with spicy cherry peppers and the sauce is laced with heavy cream. It's a huge culinary staple in Utica NY (where I went to college). If you like pasta and you can handle a little bit of a kick, this is sure to be one of your favorites. Although this dish ... [ Read More ]
Pronto ‘Za: A Unique Twist On Pizza Delivery
Last week I got this insane craving for pizza. I didn't want the thick (and often times super dense) Chicago style pizza, I wanted something more unique. Since I haven't found that "perfect" slice yet, I decided to take to Google and Yelp to help me find a place. Then, I stumbled upon the menu at Pronto 'Za and I was sold. First of all, the fact that a plain cheese pizza isn't on their menu until you scroll all the way to the bottom tells me these people are super creative. They had some of ... [ Read More ]