Holiday Desserts with Specs
As most of you all know, baking is not my forte. I can bake if I try but it does not come naturally to me quite like cooking. Instead of
Make-Your-Own- Margarita Gift Basket
Last holiday season we attended a White Elephant party and I made a Make-Your-Own-Margarita Gift Basket for my gift. The spend limit was $100 so this gift turned out perfect.
Peach and Tomato Caprese with Balsamic Glaze
Heirloom tomatoes and peaches are two ingredients I look forward to every summer! Summertime tomatoes are ripe, sweet and need very little to make them a delicious dish. Peaches are
Date Night: Pasta Pomodoro
After having Sicily last year, Ben and I decided to set a goal to have a date night once a week. It doesn’t have to be something super fancy, but
Charlie Bird Farro and Arugula Salad
A couple years ago I was in New York City for my birthday and went to this restaurant called Charlie Bird. I had the most memorable grain salad there and
Roasted Salmon with Creamy Herb Yogurt Sauce
Salmon is one of my favorite things to cook during the week for easy weeknight dinners. It roasts in less than 20 minutes, has so many health benefits and can
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I am always looking for new recipes to serve at my holiday dinner to change things up! After many years of serving roasted
Fall Harvest Apple Grain Salad
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year because of all the delicious vegetables and fruit! I love to go apple picking during the months of September or
Kofta Kebabs with Cucumber and Tomato Salad
With grilling season in full effect I am constantly thinking of new things to grill outside! Kofta is a middle eastern dish that uses ground lamb, beef or veal combined
Summer Lobster Pasta with Heirloom Tomatoes and Basil
Pasta is one of my all time favorite indulgences and I LOVE lobster so put the two together in a recipe and I am in foody heaven! During the summertime