These party pleasing Melon Caprese Skewers are everything you want in an appetizer: salty, sweet, fresh, and simple. Bocconcini, fresh and juicy melon, and peppery basil. These skewers are perfect for a picnic or backyard BBQ! All hail CAPRESE! And newsflash: it’s not just for summer. These little appy skewers are a perfect light bite before a big meal (ahem….Thanksgiving dinner), or a fresh additionRead 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 ->
This Harvest Cheese Board is the perfect spread for a get together! Salty, sweet, and savory flavors create a people-pleasing cheese board. When I entertain, an epic cheese board is always on the menu. Everyone is always so impressed…but it is seriously the MOST EASY thing to prepare. You just need a little creativity! Something sweet, something spicy, something salty. You need to have aRead more ->
Served alongside an herbed sour cream dipping sauce, these Crusted Pumpkin Wedges are full of comforting flavors. Garlic, parsley, thyme, and parmesan are included in the panko “crust” that the wedges are baked in. Delicious as a seasonal side dish or starter. Pumpkin errything. Am I right? Pumpkin gets an intense dose of popularity this time of year, which is naturally understandable. But why limitRead more ->
This White Turkey Chili is packed with feel good ingredients and flavors. Lean turkey and cannellini beans offer plenty of protein. The mixture of onion, poblanos, garlic, and hominy create a delectable base for this cold-weather favorite. Chili is synonymous with comfort on the coldest days. It truly warms you from the inside out, providing you with the sense that everything is going to beRead 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 ->
This Apple and Brie Soup with Bacon and Pumpkin Seed Granola is the epitome of cheesy, creamy, heavenly soup. Butternut squash and apple give it a dose of healthy seasonal fruit and veg, but gets an uber fancy upgrade with brie and cheddar cheeses. The Bacon and Pumpkin Seed Granola will literally make you question everything you know. It’s that good! I have never wantedRead more ->
These Chicken Enchiladas with Pumpkin Sauce get an unexpected upgrade with a spicy pumpkin sauce! Sharp cheddar lightly covers the top, melting in to a bubbly, cheesy topping. These enchiladas simple to make, require few ingredients, and are healthy and delicious! An Unlikely Pumpkin Recipe Enchiladas tend to be a favorite food group over here, and I’ll take them any way I can get them.Read more ->
A recipe rumored to induce a marriage proposal, this is one you won’t want to miss! This Engagement Roast Chicken combines perfectly paired lemon, onion, and garlic, both roasted in and alongside the chicken. The only thing that could make this better is a delicious white wine sauce! The perfect recipe for a fancy dinner in. Roasting A Chicken Few recipes are as critical toRead more ->
This Arugula Salad with Port Roasted Pears and Roquefort is oh-so-fancy. Pears get roasted in Port, offering a sweet, caramelized flavor that is offset with the pungent blue cheese. Arugula and Belgian Endive are lightly dressed in a simple vinaigrette using the reserved liquid from the port roasted pears. Sure, I’ll Bring A Salad When you’re asked to “bring a salad” to a dinner party,Read more ->