Weekly Favorites 12/16/18 to 12/22/18

I took the holiday weekend off from the blog and spent some much needed time with the family. I'm

back and ready to go with a new batch of weekly favorites!


This pasta seems so fresh and light, it's hard not to stop and drool over the picture! I love a good heavy pasta dish much as anyone, but sometimes a light pasta with spring and summer flavors is just what I need!

Parsley Pesto Spaghetti with Asparagus and Caramelized Spring Onions.... #foodblogger #eat https://t.co/GykgmgbUQa pic.twitter.com/AHNqjZiai4

— Rose Toa (@ross_toa) December 21, 2018

I love to see what people are doing with their menus, and sometimes they can make a great read, to see how the menu comes together and how everything plays off of each other. It may be worth a trip to Brooklyn, just to get that seared duck with cherry glaze!

Our menu for December 31st #Brooklyn #christmas #docwinebar #foodblogger #FoodFantasy #foodie #NYCChristmas #nycfood pic.twitter.com/iNfjWaLNmi

— DOC Winebar Ristorante (@WinebarDoc) December 23, 2018

I have a great stuffed bell peppers recipe  using beef and rice. I like at what other people are doing with their recipes and see how they differ from mine. I see some tomatoes in these that would be amazing!

Stuffed Bell Peppers. #foodblogger #vegetables https://t.co/8Q1qXi5a5N pic.twitter.com/rysiIN6BBi

— Natalie Lorrant (@NatalieLorrant) December 19, 2018

I need to use more fresh fruit when I cook. I eat plenty of apples and bananas, but I need to diversify. Figs aren't typically on my radar, but this just might be enough to get me to change my mind!

Blackberries & figs #salad. #snacks #foodblogger https://t.co/nif7lrPgr3 pic.twitter.com/DafZnQIVSF

— Nadia Melford (@NadiaMelford) December 22, 2018

Lately, we've been making more curry dishes than we typically do. It has renewed my curiosity about the different styles of curry around the world. It seems that each culture has it's own take on it and it's own variety of spices and vegetables that get blended in.

An undertaking, but well worth the effort. How to make Sri Lankan black pork curry #foodblogger https://t.co/Y5zHYUJI45 pic.twitter.com/Sw8XS1r23V

— tootingmama (@tootingmama) December 21, 2018

It's funny, this recipe is geared towards getting kids to embrace fish. I don't think we're there yet with our kids. My wife and I make fish on occasion, but not as often as we used to. These Asian flavors may be just enough to change that though!

Honey-Hoisin Salmon. When in doubt about how to get kids to embrace fish, head over to the Asian part of your pantry. https://t.co/kig9ulUH5M#recipe #foodblogger pic.twitter.com/aCI7o5c4i1

— Katie Workman | The Mom 100 (@katieworkman100) December 21, 2018

Weekly Favorites 12/09/18 to 12/15/18

Time for a new batch of weekly favorites! I'm excited about this week's finds, and I've got another

new post to share with you later on in the week!

20 Black Eyed Peas Recipes for New Years - via Penney Lane

It is said to be good luck to eat black eyed peas on New Year's Day! My wife make's Hoppin' John and cornbread every year for New Year's! What traditions do you have? If you don't have any black eye pea traditions, here are 20 ideas to get you started!

Is it your tradition to eat black eyed peas for #NewYearsDay Here’s 20 creative ways to eat your peas for prosperity: #recipes #foodblogger https://t.co/Qp42qvNtfr pic.twitter.com/kpGAP3qpwz

— Kathy Penney (@KathPenney) December 15, 2018

Braised Beef Burgundy Stew - via La Vida Dulce

Braised beef always just screams my name and reminds of the OG celebrity chef, Julia Child. This Beef Burgundy looks perfect for a cold winter day!

Braised Beef Burgundy Stew anyone? https://t.co/aZznnemtdL #recipe #foodblogger pic.twitter.com/N1WFVuQHC4

— Gold Hair Dont Care (@YoSoyYayaR) December 13, 2018

What to Drink in New Orleans, LA - via Natasha Liun

If you've been following along, you may have noticed that I love coffee! It's a constant companion. Combine that with New Orleans, and you've got a good thing going!

New post on my blog. Check it out: https://t.co/VEYaOPMLRl
When in @VisitNewOrleans, you've got to try out @pjscoffee. #Foodies #foodblogger pic.twitter.com/dlPBbnhFcL

— Natasha L. (@natashaliun) December 15, 2018

Giant Chocolate Chip Sharing Cookie - via Treasure Every Moment

So, I love sweets. Maybe a little bit too much! And this giant chocolate chip cookie looks nothing short of spectacular. I know that the description says it is shareable, but let's go ahead and be honest with ourselves!

RECIPE: Giant Chocolate Chip Sharing Cookie - you'll need all your willpower to not eat it all! https://t.co/05FUcM6J6C #foodblogger #recipeoftheday pic.twitter.com/SqDnf9Iz5N

— Helen (@Treasure_E_M) December 15, 2018

Homemade Juicy Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - via Cooking with Anadi

What's not to love about these Shawarmas? First of all, they're Mediterranean, which in my experience, all but guarantees that it will be good. Then, you combine grilled chicken and veggies with a yogurt sauce

Shawarmas make for a convenient snack when you're out and about! But you can definitely make them a special sit-down dinner from home! Grilled Mediterranean chicken, veggies, and a yogurt sauce!

RECIPE >> https://t.co/FBuWvpmgQt#recipeblog #RecipeOfTheDay #Cooking #foodblogger pic.twitter.com/J6lcpUrVaX

— Anadi Misra (@_anadizzle) December 16, 2018