The Persimmon Aperol Spritz: a light, effervescent, and festive cocktail to ring in the New Year! Persimmon and lemon infused simple syrup gives this cocktail it’s sweetness, while being offset by the bitterness of the Aperol. Topped with some bubbly, and you’re ready to ring in the New Year! Ah, The Aperol Spritz. The gorgeous sunset-hued cocktail which, when drunk, makes you feel like you’reRead more ->
This festive Merry Punch is the perfect boozy cocktail to serve a crowd. It’s a little sweet, a little tart, a little bitter, and very boozy. With Aperol and grapefruit, this concoction makes a perfect apertif. This recipe can be scaled to serve as many as you like! Serve this punch at your next family or friendly holiday gathering! Merry Christmas! I hope your dayRead more ->
These Rosemary Shortbread Cookies with White Chocolate Cranberry Ganache are the perfect mix between sweet and savory. The Rosemary Shortbread dough is simple to put together, requiring minimal ingredients. It’s slightly sweet, a little salty, and packed with delicious rosemary. The White Chocolate Cranberry Ganache is absolutely decadent, highlighting the festive seasonal berry. I have never met a shortbread cookie I didn’t like. I mean,Read more ->
This Brussels Sprout Slaw with Roasted Ginger Vinaigrette is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish! Ginger is roasted whole and blended with a few additional ingredients, making an intensely flavorful and slightly spicy dressing for this simple and delicious salad. A Journey With Brussels Sprouts I’ve never met a Brussels sprout I didn’t like. That’s a bold face LIE. As I explain here, there was aRead more ->
This Butternut Squash Lasagna with Mushrooms, Kale, and Sage is packed with Autumnal flavors. Butternut squash serves center stage in a decadently creamy sauce with roasted garlic. Meaty mushrooms and cruciferous kale make the filling, in between layers of fresh mozzarella and lasagna noodles. Topped with beautifully fried sage (highlighting another warm flavor in the filling), this lasagna is one to impress! Classic fall flavors.Read more ->
These Smoked Trout Bites are savory little puffs full of delicious smoked trout. The addition of bright dill are the perfect compliment to these light bites. They make a perfect appetizer or snack! It’s almost THANKSGIVING! And we all know what that means. Turkey thawing. Potato peeling. Pie baking. Ingredient scavenging. Wine buying. All the activities centering around one beautifully glorious day: Thanksgiving. I loveRead more ->
These Homemade Soft Pretzels are soft, salty, and doughy. They’re simple to make and even easier to devour! I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Homemade Pretzels Nothing is quite like a soft, salty and doughy pretzel dipped in tart and tangy mustard. The taste and texture is unlike anything else! Making your ownRead more ->
You’ll never reach for a pre-made, sugar filled Ginger Beer again! This Spicy Homemade Ginger Beer is super spicy, super effervescent, and super simple! Your favorite spirit is optional. Although this makes one fantastic Moscow Mule cocktail! Ginger, by far, has to be one of my favorite flavors. It’s spicy, sweet, and savory – all at the same time. It’s used in curries, cookies, teas,Read more ->
This Curried Chicken Salad is a healthy twist on a classic! Chicken salad gets a healthy upgrade with a curried greek yogurt dressing, bright cilantro, juicy grapes, and crunchy almonds. Perfect on top of a bed of greens or tucked in a pita! Think of something you are up eating. Maybe something nostalgic, that your mom or dad used to make. What was it? GrilledRead more ->
These Cornmeal Crusted Scallops with Mint Chimichurri are delicious, simple, and healthy! The scallops get a lovely crunch from the cornmeal. The mint chimichurri is bright, packed with flavor, and the perfect accompaniment to the rich scallops. This recipe is easy to make, and easier to enjoy! Who loves scallops? (Everyone raises their hand). Good, that’s what I thought. Scallops are just so ….sexy. YouRead more ->