This Roasted Asparagus with Lemony Breadcrumbs is the perfect side dish for Spring! The asparagus is roasted yet crisp and topped with lemony crunchy breadcrumbs. Perfect served with Engagement Roast Chicken, Sweet and Smky Grilled Salmon, or that Easter Ham! Eating Seasonally I like to eat fruits and vegetables when they’re “in season”, meaning they’re readily available, and take fewer resources to get in to my kitchen.Read more ->
Kitchen Memoirs are a collection of stories about the people and dishes who have inspired me most in the kitchen. Each month I will share a new story about one of these people accompanied by one or more recipes. This month’s feature is Marsha. The Beginning The year was 1975. Microsoft was born, bell bottoms and mood rings donned the majority, and the movie Jaws keptRead more ->
This Asian Noodle Salad combines brown rice noodles, crunchy veg, bright herbs, and a zippy Asian vinaigrette. Delicious for lunch or dinner! I featured this recipe from my friend, Kaylee, in my February Kitchen Memoirs story. I share some tasty stories about our friendship, and how food has defined so many pivotal moments in our lives. The Recipes Along with this Asian Noodle Salad, IRead more ->
These Tofu & Shiitake Lettuce Wraps with Perfect Peanut Sauce are a delicious and healthy appetizer! The Peanut Sauce is perfectly balanced in umami and salty flavors. I featured this recipe for Tofu & Shiitake Lettuce Wraps with Perfect Peanut Sauce in my February Kitchen Memoirs story about my dear friend, Kaylee. She is a master at creating flavorful, simple, and creative meals, and thisRead more ->
These Raspberry Oat Crumble Bars are a perfect wholesome breakfast! Raspberry jam is sandwiched between two scrumptious oat and seed crumbly layers. Equally delicious for early mornings or for a mid afternoon treat! Want to know what my FAVORITE thing in the entire world is?! Healthy breakfasts that could be mistaken as dessert. (Ok fine, I have a lot of favorite things, but this certainlyRead more ->
Your Go-To Guide For The Perfect Grazing Platter! What cheeses, meats, spreads, and other accoutrements to make your charcuterie next level. Thank you to Président Cheese for sponsoring this post! All opinions are 100% my own. I’ve partnered with Président cheese to bring you tips and tricks for making your own epic grazing platter! Below are a few rules for consideration, however, you can read the wholeRead more ->
These Winter Grain Bowls with Fire Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette are the perfect weeknight meal! Juicy lemon chicken, garlicky roasted vegetables, and your favorite grain are drizzled with a smoky and sweet vinaigrette that uses Muir Glen Fire Roasted Tomatoes as the base. This recipe can easily be meal prepped and assembled for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner!
Two fantastic cocktails using Starbucks Reserve Coffee! These coffee beans are roasted in Knob Creek whiskey barrels, which makes the delicious bourbon a perfect pair. One is warm, one is chilled, but both are absolutely delicious!
A Build Your Own Spritz Bar and delicious appetizer menu to ring in the New Year! Guests choose from a variety of liqeuers, bitters, and garnishes to create their own festive cocktail. Topped off with your favorite champagne, prosecco, or cava – this bar is perfect for entertaining! I like to stay in on New Years Eve. Truth be told, aside from my college yearsRead more ->
This creamy Warm Kale Artichoke Dip is a delicious update on a classic appetizer! Kale is substituted for the regular spinach, which you wouldn’t even be able to guess. This tasty recipe includes a few smart swaps that lighten things up, still delivering on the delicious and addictive flavor. A crowd pleasing recipe for your next get together! We should probably talk about dips. Delicious,Read more ->