Bright, sunny, and so divine, these Meyer Lemon Tarts with Crispy Coconut Crust are delicious! Coconut cookies form a delectable crispy crust, which holds a sweet and tart Meyer lemon curd filling. Dessert Fit For Spring Lemon-flavored desserts have always been one of my favorite. They’re sweet, tart, and normally have a dense and buttery crust accompanying them. This Meyer Lemon Tart with Crispy CoconutRead more ->
This Spanish Tortilla combines soft-cooked potatoes, onions, and eggs creating a delicious breakfast or lunch. Served with a mouthwatering roasted red pepper sauce, this dish is amazing served either warm or chilled! Not Your Average Tortilla In my life, I’ve taken 6 years’ worth of middle and high school Spanish. Actually, I might have even taken a college-level course, too. Trust me when I sayRead more ->
These Steamed Artichokes with Garlicky Aioli are delicious, fancy, and so simple. Seasoned lightly with lemon and dipped in an unbelievable aioli, this appetizer is a winner for all. Okie-Dokie, Artichokey It’s time to have a serious conversation with you about artichokes. Sure, we’re all familiar with the canned variety, often chopped and tossed into dips, pastas, and spreads, but what about artichokes in their purestRead more ->
These Sautéed Snap Peas with Lemon and Dill are the perfect side dish for Spring! Fresh, flavorful, and so delicious. A Sign Of Spring For me, Spring has sprung when a few things start to happen. For one, the snow has all (permanently!) melted here in Minnesota, the days are literally longer, and pea pods become a regular staple on the dinner table. The arrivalRead more ->
Citrus offers tart, sweet, and unbeatable flavor in cooking. Learn about the different ways you can use this acid as you cook! Citrus = Sunshine There are a handful of ingredients that can transform a dish, elevating its taste and providing that missing layer of flavor. Oftentimes, citrus is overlooked as a critical component in the pursuit of well-rounded dishes. It’s amazing what fresh limeRead more ->
These Chicken Meatballs with Zhug are so flavorful and delicious. Zhug is a herby and spicy Yemini sauce, offering zippy flavor to tender chicken meatballs. Chicken Meatballs with Zhug Skewered food just seems to scream, well…a few things: Let’s party! It’s game day! I’ll take 10! Ah yes…skewered food is one way to eat food mindlessly, but that will hardly be the case with theseRead more ->
This Whipped Feta is incredible! Tangy feta is whipped to perfection with bright lemon. The perfect dip or spread for veggies or crackers! Make Whipped Feta, Become MVP Your holiday gatherings are going to look different this year, and you know what? It’s ok. Grab your people, make some fabulous food and special drinks, and celebrate. Just promise me one thing: that this remarkable WhippedRead more ->
This Sparkling Cardamom and Pear Cocktail is fabulously fancy, but so simple! Pear liqueur, gin, cardamom syrup, and sparkling pear cider come together to make a sweet and aromatic cocktail. Cardamom Lovers, Unite Cardamom has a cult-like following. I know, I know. It sounds as though I’m talking about some super exclusive skin care product. But I’m not! I’m talking about the complex, potent, andRead more ->
The classic Americano Cocktail is the perfect aperitif! Sweet Vermouth and bitter Campari are combined in this traditional sipper. The Americano Cocktail The classic Americano cocktail has a long history dating back to 1860 when it was first served at Caffè Campari, which was owned by the creator of Campari, Gaspare Campari. If you haven’t heard of Campari, which serves as one half of theRead more ->
This Italian Lemon Cake is pure lemon perfection. A slightly sweet lemon cake is drenched in a lemon syrup offering mouth puckering goodness in every bite. Amalfi Sunshine I had the very great privilege of traveling to the Amalfi Coast last summer, the summer of 2019: right before Covid 19 completely uprooted and shifted how we all approach traveling. To say I’m grateful to haveRead more ->