Jalapeño & Chile Simple Syrup
This spicy Jalapeño & Chile Simple Syrup is a great cocktail mixer. Add it to your margaritas, mojitos, or moscow mules for a delicious kick!
Category: Recipes & Entertaining
Cooking and entertaining doesn’t have to be complicated. I’m all about deliciously gourmet meals and drinks that aren’t stuffy or fussy. Fresh ingredients, realistic recipes, ingredient planning, and kitchen organization are essential to any successful meal or soireé. Here I share my favorite recipes as well as tips to host a effortlessly luxe meal or celebration.
Squid Ink Pasta Primavera
This gorgeous Squid Ink Pasta Primavera recipe is ready to eat in 30 minutes so it is a perfect dinner for busy weekdays. The black squid ink noodles bring a touch of luxe and decadence to this dish and it is bursting with the flavors of fresh cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, basil, and garlic. … Read More Squid Ink Pasta Primavera
Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate+3 Different Ways to Use It
I am a huge fan of coffee. I love it’s deliciously bold aroma and flavor. I drink my coffee hot, iced, blended, black, flavored, or with cream. And I think Häggen Dazs coffee ice cream tastes like heaven. Cold Brew coffee is a new and popular trend in the world of coffee so when I… Read More Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate+3 Different Ways to Use It
3 Fall Inspired Appetizers You Must Try
I am so excited that autumn is almost here. I love the changes this season brings. Yes to chunky sweaters, woolen hats, crimson leaves and shorter days. My favorite thing about fall is how people start to prioritize gathering together and spending time with family and friends. There is no better way to honor relationship and… Read More 3 Fall Inspired Appetizers You Must Try
Italian Sausage and Butternut Squash Raviloi Skewers
This small plate is stunning to taste and see. Crispy slices of browned Italian sausage are stacked atop al dente ravioli filled with butternut squash. Each skewer is lightly drizzled with basil pesto to enhance the flavor of the meat and pasta. This appetizer is a cornucopia of tastes: spicy sausage, sweet squash, and creamy… Read More Italian Sausage and Butternut Squash Raviloi Skewers
Parmesan Artichoke Dip
This delectable appetizer is a hit at any soireé. Savory marinated artichoke hearts are chopped then mixed with pungent Parmesan cheese and tart mayonnaise. This dip is thick, hearty, and tastes amazing with taco chips, crackers, crunchy veggies, and toasted baguette slices.
Bacon Wrapped Mushroom Bites
These petite hors d’ouevres are complex in flavor and texture. Earthy mushrooms are stuffed with sage and finely diced onion. Each mushroom is covered in smoky bacon and roasted til the meat is crisp and the onions are soft and golden.
Chic Summer Picnic Menu and 4 Picnic Must-Haves
In summertime, there are few things I enjoy more than sharing a delicious meal outside with family and friends. So I was ecstatic when our family decided to surprise my mom with a lunchtime Duffy boat harbor cruise for her July birthday. Planning menus and cooking for celebrations is my jam, so I volunteered to be… Read More Chic Summer Picnic Menu and 4 Picnic Must-Haves
Savory Cocktail Nuts
This Savory Cocktail Nut recipe is my new favorite! It looks and tastes so elegant yet is amazingly simple to prepare. Whether you are serving it at your next dinner party or munching on it while binging on Netflix, your guests, and your tastebuds, will thank you.The ingredients are simple but it is the fresh… Read More Savory Cocktail Nuts
Sparkling Cantaloupe Vodka Lemonade
I am always on the lookout for cool, refreshing, cocktails that capture the essence of summer. This recipe has become my signature drink of the season and as soon as you try it, you will see why. For this cocktail, everything is made from scratch. No uber sweet pre-made mixers or sugar added juices… Read More Sparkling Cantaloupe Vodka Lemonade