Seasonally Inspired Recipes from my New England Kitchen
A White Walker Dragon Cake is the ultimate centerpiece for your Game of Thrones viewing party. Three layers of super moist, tender blue velvet cake, creamy vanilla butter cream filling and eye popping dragon scale piping. There are a lot of truths involved in this cake. Truth – I’m binging GoT while I write this…
Steeped earl grey with flavors of black tea and hints of bergamot infused with sweet lavender, fresh lemon and smooth bourbon. Earl Grey Lavender Bourbon Punch is an easy batch cocktail for your next afternoon gathering. If it’s ok to drink bottomless mimosas for breakfast, can we please welcome – with arms wide open –…
Kale citrus salad is here to warm our taste buds into fresh spring flavors! Grilled Meyer lemons and basil dressing massaged into chopped tuscan kale topped with juicy grapefruit and blood orange, creamy goat cheese, savory shallots and sweet honey drizzle. Ready for fresh spring flavors? This time of year is one of my favorites…
What’s in your cup today? Looking straight into a lovely cup of espresso and steamed milk over here while the day assembles itself. Are we ready for the weekend? What’s on the agenda? I’ll be switching hats and working at the restaurant this weekend, which is always a welcome change of scenery. Once a bartender…
The easiest way to have chocolate for breakfast! Instant Pot Chocolate Steel Cut Oats are creamy, rich, full of chocolate flavor with the perfect texture. A scoop of peanut butter on top is the recommended way to enjoy! Calling all chocolate lovers. Today is the best day because we are waking up to chocolate. Chocolate and peanut…
Fork tender beef short ribs braised and slow cooked in the dutch oven for a hearty, Guinness stout laced comfort food classic. Slow simmered pan drippings blend together for a ridiculously flavor popping sauce to serve over the short ribs. Just when you think you’re there, something has got to pop up to keep you…
Oh heeeeeey! Happy Friday everyone. I’m pulling a little something out from the past today. A real long time ago, there were these quick little Friday posts. First it was Friday Five, then it was Friday Four and then it was forgotten about. Oops. But, I’m bringing it back. Call it inspiration from my ‘Time…
Warm spinach salad is chock full of healthy spinach greens tossed with goat cheese and roasted butternut squash with your favorite salad dressing. Glazed pecans add a little sweetness and crunch for a salad that bridges the gap between winter comfort food and healthy spring eats. Do you feel like we’re stuck in the in-between? …
Pizza night is ready for a taste make over with this simple, easy 2 Minute Homemade Pizza Sauce. It’s the perfect blend of pantry staples and fresh ingredients that will help take your pizza to restaurant style taste, but at home in your sweatpants. If I had a dollar for every time I wrote about…