Oatmeal Cream Pies with Ginger Cream

A nostalgic desert gets an upgrade! These Oatmeal Cream Pies with Ginger Cream are chewy, spicy, creamy, and everything you could ever want a cream pie to be. Winner! A couple years ago, my friend Leah and I took a trip to attend the Country Living Fair in Atlanta, Georgia and it was every bit exciting as you would imagine. Pumpkins. Crafts. Junk. Cooking demonstrations.Read more ->

French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup

This recipe for French Onion Soup is anything but basic. The onions are perfectly caramelized to the point that they almost melt in to the soup. The recipe calls for both red and white wine (I mean, why not?), offering depths of flavor. The perfect meal to keep on your stove top all day long on the approaching chilly days. Cozy & Comforting Soup NothingRead more ->

Spicy Homemade Ginger Beer

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 ->

Orzo with Artichoke Pesto

This Orzo with Artichoke Pesto is downright cravable. The ingredients offer a perfect balance of savory, salty, and lightly sweet. Fresh corn, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a briny artichoke pesto. Seconds (and thirds!) will be inevitable! Orzo. Artichokes. Oregano. Sweet cherry tomatoes. Pesto. All ingredients that you would likely associated with some complex Italian pasta dish. Right? Oh so wrong. This Orzo with Artichoke PestoRead more ->

Egg, Kale, and Tomato Breakfast Wraps with Hummus

When I’m looking for a healthy and filling breakfast, thisEgg, Kale, and Tomato Breakfast Wraps with Hummus is my go-to. The hummus and egg make this protein packed wrap stick with you all morning. The kale and tomato offer that fresh veg that your body craves first thing in the morning. Spice it up with extra red pepper flakes! The poached egg is a mustRead more ->

Grown Up Mac & Cheese

This Grown Up Mac and Cheese recipe is one for the record books. Creamy, cheesy, and unbelievably packed with flavor. Gruyere, cheddar, and muenster offer different flavors which meld together perfectly. When you’re feeling indulgent, or need a little comfort – this is surely your recipe! If you’ve ever been to a bridal shower, my sincere guess is that you’ve heard about the book thatRead more ->

The Rosemary Maple Bourbon Sour

13 Thanksgiving Cocktails: Maple Bourbon Sour

This Rosemary Maple Bourbon Sour is a true crowd pleaser! Smoky bourbon, bright lemon juice, sweet maple syrup, and fragrant rosemary equate to one insanely delicious cocktail.  Tried & True There are some recipes you come across that you continue to make again and again. This is not one of those recipes. I have made these cocktails (in the last month alone) again, and again, andRead more ->

Fish Tacos with Chipotle Crema

These Fish Tacos with Chipotle Crema are absolutely delicious! The fish for these tacos are dipped in a beer batter which uses cake flour before being fried, which means an incredibly light end result. Traditional toppings include cabbage and radish for crunch, avocado, cilantro, and an addictive chipotle crema. This recipe is simple to prepare, and worth the wait! Two words: FISH. TACOS. Everyone lovesRead more ->

Curried Chicken Salad

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 ->

Cornmeal Crusted Scallops with Mint Chimichurri

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 ->