Steamed Mussels in White Wine Sauce
October 25, 2011 by Culinary Cory
Filed under Appetizers, Dinners, More
There will always be a special place in my heart for a steaming bowl of fresh mussels with crusty bread for dipping. While living in Chicago, mussels at HopLeaf became a perfect excuse for impromptu gatherings with friends. Even in my current city of Pittsburgh, there are times when my cravings for curry and coconut [...]
Rotisserie Chicken Tacos
January 17, 2011 by Culinary Cory
Filed under Chicken, Dinners
I have a confession to make. I’m lazy sometimes…when it comes to cooking that is. Sure I enjoy the pleasures of roasting a chicken myself. But there are moments in life when I want to get to the eating part quickly. So I turn to a rotisserie chicken to save me time in the kitchen. [...]
2010 Holiday Dinner Highlights
December 26, 2010 by Culinary Cory
Filed under Dinners, Stories
Both Brent and my families are spread throughout the country which makes it difficult for everyone to connect over the holiday season. Instead of repeating the same approach I took over Thanksgiving where I ended up with an entire day spent in the kitchen and a massive amount of leftovers, I opted to cook a [...]
Chicken & Dumpling Soup: Simplified
September 29, 2010 by Culinary Cory
Filed under Dinners, Soups
The weather has cooled quite a bit in the Pittsburgh area and my soup cravings have slowly started to return. It’s been awhile since I’ve made the original recipe for chicken and dumplings I posted back in 2008. So I thought I would blow the virtual dust off of this classic old friend and relive [...]
Buffalo Chicken Tacos
January 18, 2010 by Culinary Cory
Filed under Chicken, Dinners
I have a confession to make. I don’t really like watching football. But there are moments when I crave the type of grub you would find at any football party. Especially when it comes to the spicy and finger-licking goodness of buffalo wings. This recipe is a fun twist on the classic football favorite with [...]
Chicken Tetrazzini
January 10, 2010 by Culinary Cory
Filed under Chicken, Dinners, Pasta
I know its January, and I should be writing about salads and healthy items for everyone trying to stick to their New Year’s diet resolutions. Since I’m a believer that you can eat anything in moderation, then there is no need to feel guilty about writing this post. The idea for this recipe actually came [...]
Slow Cooker Chili
January 2, 2010 by Culinary Cory
Filed under Beef, Dinners, Slow Cooker, Soups
When I host dinner parties in the summer, it’s all about outdoor dining with foods that can be nibbled on for hours. In the wintertime, I like to serve heartier foods that can be baked in the oven or slow cooked in a crock pot. I really liked the idea of serving big bowls of [...]
Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
December 10, 2009 by Culinary Cory
Filed under Dinners, Pork, Slow Cooker, Soups
I’ve been on a soup kick lately with the quest to keep things as simple as possible. What can be simpler than throwing ingredients into a slow cooker and letting the food do its thing? I recently had some leftover ham to use up. I thought making a big batch of split pea soup would [...]
3 Culinary Cory Soups on FamilyCorner.com
December 6, 2009 by Culinary Cory
Filed under Dinners, Soups, Stories
Old man winter is making his graceful entrance and the holiday season is in full swing. Now is a perfect time to turn to a steamy bowl of soup for comfort and extra change in your pocket. I’m thrilled to share with you an article I wrote for FamilyCorner.com about 3 fabulous soups that are [...]
Crispy Goat Cheese Salad for One
December 5, 2009 by Culinary Cory
Filed under Dinners, Salads
Brent recently decided to go back to school; which leaves me cooking for myself most weeknights. Sure I continue to cook as I normally do, and end up saving the leftovers for our lunches the next day. But there are times when I just want to flop on a couch, watch some recorded shows on [...]


