Chocolate Cherry Cardamom Muffins

by Jamie
Chocolate muffins on a cooling rack with a cup of coffee in the background

These Chocolate Cherry Cardamom Muffins are studded with tart dried cherries which pair beautifully with the floral cardamom. They’re chocolatey, lightly spiced, and pair perfectly with Cameron’s Coffee Winter Blend. Chocolate Cherry Cardamom Muffins A delicious baked good is practically required on a snowy winter morning. These muffins are packed with beautifully complementary flavors: chocolate, dried cherries, and cardamom. These muffins taste indulgent, but includeRead more ->

12 Appetizers Perfect For The Holidays

by Jamie
Various images of appetizers for the holidays

The holidays require a good arsenal of appetizers. This collection includes my go-to recipes when entertaining or attending parties – that everyone always loves! Whether you need one or several crowd-pleasing snacks, this recipe roundup will have what you need. 1. Beef Tenderloin Rumaki This classic Beef Tenderloin Rumaki is finger food at its finest! Tender beef, water chestnuts, and chives are wrapped with bacon. Read more ->

Homemade Baileys Irish Cream 

by Jamie
Three glass bottles with tags that say "Homemade Baileys"

This Homemade Baileys Irish Cream is creamy, smooth, and absolutely delicious! It’s simple to make and requires just 6 ingredients.  Homemade Baileys Irish Cream Not much beats a homemade gift. Especially edible homemade gifts! It’s such a thoughtful gesture to make a gift for someone that you know they’ll love! Baileys Irish Cream is an indulgent treat that’s commonly enjoyed during the winter holiday season,Read more ->

Cranberry Streusel Muffins

by Jamie
Cranberry streusel muffins on a cooling rack

These Cranberry Streusel Muffins are tender and studded with tart cranberries. They’re topped with a crumbly streusel and so delicious. Cranberry Streusel Muffins A light and fluffy muffin recipe studded with jewel-hued fresh cranberries! They would make a delicious addition to any holiday brunch but would be excellent any time of year. You can easily swap out the cranberries for a more in-season fruit ifRead more ->

Spinach Artichoke Dense Bean Salad

by Jamie
A bowl filled with a creamy dense bean salad with spinach and artichokes

This Spinach Artichoke Dense Bean Salad combines all the flavors of the beloved dip in a protein-packed salad that’s perfect for meal prep! A Protein-Packed Salad! Maybe you’ve heard of the “dense bean salad” concept. It’s a salad made up of beans and vegetables that’s dressed in a simple vinaigrette. It’s hardly an original concept, but it’s recently gone viral on TikTok and Instagram. IRead more ->

Grinder Dense Bean Salad

by Jamie
A bowl filled with a bean salad consisting of white beans, garbanzo beans, salami, red onion, peppers, parsley, and pepperoncinis

This Grinder Dense Bean Salad combines all the classic flavors of a Grinder sandwich, in a bean salad form. Salami, red onion, peppers, parsley, pepperoncini, and beans are tossed in a red wine vinaigrette. It’s protein-packed, nutrient-dense, and the perfect thing to meal prep! Dense Bean Salads If you’re unfamiliar with the term “dense bean salad”, allow me to introduce you to the latest viralRead more ->

Butternut Squash Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese and Pickled Cranberries

by Jamie
A plate of crostini topped with whipped goat cheese, butternut squash puree, a halved pickled cranberry, and crispy sage

An appetizer fit for Fall! Butternut Squash is roasted and pureed and combined with tangy whipped goat cheese on a slice of toasted baguette. It’s topped with tart pickled cranberries and crispy sage. Perfectly savory and delicious! I love appetizers. This should come as no surprise if you’ve been reading my blog for some time. I find the idea of appetizers so inspiring: there’s soRead more ->

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mustard Vinaigrette and Crispy Shallots

by Jamie
A platter of roasted Brussels sprouts topped with crispy shallots and a mustard vinaigrette

These Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mustard Vinaigrette and Crispy Shallots are the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving! Brussels sprouts are perfectly roasted and tossed in a spicy mustard vinaigrette and topped with crispy shallots. It’s a simple dish that’s packed with flavor that everyone will love! The Perfect Thanksgiving Side Dish This dish has become a staple on my family’s Thanksgiving table. Brussels sprouts areRead more ->

Garlic and Rosemary Roasted Chicken

by Jamie
A plate topped with rosemary and garlic roasted chicken, whipped sweet potatoes, and Brussels sprouts drizzled with maple dijon glaze

Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Chicken served with creamy whipped sweet potatoes and maple dijon Brussels sprouts. A meal perfect for Fall! A Perfect Fall Meal Tender roasted chicken seasoned with garlic and rosemary, creamy and smooth whipped sweet potatoes, and perfectly roasted Brussels sprout covered in a maple dijon glaze. Does this not sound like the ideal meal for Fall? So many layers of flavorRead more ->

DIY Caramel Apple Bar

by Jamie
A plate pf apples with a bowl of caramel sauce and a variety of small candies and chopped nuts

Make caramel apples fun again! Skewered slices are swirled in luscious caramel sauce and dipped into a variety of crunchy toppings. Everyone gets to build their own! Is it just me or does the thought of biting into a whole caramel apple make your jaw hurt? I’ve always found caramel apples delicious, but too difficult to eat. So, I often overlook the classic fall sweetRead more ->