I had my first indoor dinner with my mom in about two years! It was a special night with some really special food! We started with this Cauliflower-Kale Soup with Toasted Pine Nuts, from Amanda Haas, and later enjoyed Alison Roman’s Halibut with Asparagus…
About last night!!! I had a little social distancing shindig that just screamed fall. We sat around a fire and enjoyed three courses of simple, tasty food. First up, this Warm Brussels-Sprout Dip from Martha Stewart Living! Details below! Rating: A- How to make…
Anyone else OBSESSED with caramelized onions?! Well, I can’t get enough so, obviously, I had to try Real Simple magazine’s Deeply Caramelized Onion Dip! So good, and, pro tip: reserve a couple spoonfuls of the caramelized onions prior to preparing the dip to top…
Casablanca Market sent me a jar of their Moroccan Harissa and my wheels started turning! It took me back to the U.K. where harissa is offered somewhere on most menus, so I started thinking of some of my other U.K. favorites. Halloumi is definitely…
Now that I’ve researched the word dumpling vs. wonton to find that this usage is in fact correct, I’m pleased to give Real Simple’s Easy Pork Dumplings a stellar rating! Just delicious for an app, small plate dish, or full-on dinner. Details below! Rating:…
Boy, did my first dabble into the Magnolia Table cookbook start out strong. I LOVED this Layered Arugula Salad! Moving forward, I think every salad should be made in a trifle bowl to maximize the beauty of spicy/sweet nuts, colorful pomegranate seeds, blue cheese,…
I have been making this Creamy Salmon Spread with Horseradish for over a decade now! This Real Simple recipe makes the perfect dip for crackers or an amazing bagel schmear! The combination of smoked salmon, dill, cream cheese and horseradish is just perfection! Rating:…
Every time I set out to make a soup I’m never that excited, but once I am done, I’m always amazed at how good and how easy soups really are. Like this Butternut Squash Soup from Martha Stewart Living, soups can be a great…
