Hot spiked cider, simmered with toasty autumn spices, fresh ginger, and citrus is fall in a cup, with an edge! I am all about the apple in the fall…apple picking, apple pie, apple cider. And not just any apple cider. Hot, spicy mulled apple cider spiked with a healthy pour of Applejack brandy! Hot spiked…
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Slow Roasted Lamb Tacos
These slow roasted lamb tacos are piled with fall-off the bone, crispy-edged lamb shoulder, briny feta, fall spiced pickled pears, and crunchy apples. It’s always taco season. Am I right? That being said, I do tend to favor lighter tacos in the summer. Ones filled with fresh fish and chicken, fruit salsas, and lots of…
Thai Basil Chicken
Thai basil chicken is spicy, sweet, and savory and oh so easy! The quick and tasty one dish meal perfect for weeknights. Nothing beats a wok when you’re trying to get dinner on the table in a hurry and this Thai basil chicken can be cooked in minutes. It’s packed with flavor and has just…
Creamy Pasta with Sausage and Mushrooms
Satisfy your pasta cravings with creamy pasta with sausage and mushrooms. You’ll love this recipe for a saucy, easy, one-dish weeknight meal! What’s your death row meal? (Hint, mine is this creamy pasta with sausage and mushrooms). That last thing you want to taste before you head off to the great beyond? I’ve thought long…
Chicken with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
Chicken with creamy sun-dried tomato sauce is easy on the eyes and the tastebuds. Perfect for entertaining or just a casual night in, chicken breasts are simmered in an impossibly creamy sauce flavored with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. You know those staple items you always keep on hand in your refrigerator? The “security stash” that…
Chopped BLT Breakfast Salad
Ready to up your breakfast game? This chopped BLT breakfast salad (yes salad!) combines classic BLT sandwich flavors and pairs them with greens to give your morning a boost. Okay, so hear me out. We’re talking BREAKFAST today and we’re talking SALAD. That right, salad for breakfast. And why not? This chopped BLT breakfast salad is…
Blueberry Cobbler
Enjoy those end-of-summer juicy blueberries in the humble cobbler; blueberry cobbler is the quintessential summer dessert. The Best EVER Blueberry Cobbler! That’s right, I said it and I’m sticking to it. This is my faaaavorite blueberry cobbler. And here’s why: Blueberries at their peak are sweet and flavorful. That said, they don’t need a lot…
Tomato “Shortcake” with Whipped Ricotta
Tomato shortcake is a savory spin on classic shortcake. Simply swap tomatoes for strawberries and ricotta for whipped cream plus a sprinkle of basil in this vibrant summery starter. I’m having a real love affair this summer. With tomatoes. Thick slices on my sandwiches, little bursts of grape tomatoes tossed in salads, baked into buttery…
Quick Pickled Pears
These sweet, tangy, spiced pickled pears are a cinch to make and are the condiment you didn’t know you’ve been missing! I’m forever putting together big cheese boards when entertaining. Often they’re considered appetizers, but I could nibble from one for dinner and be perfectly content. These boards get loaded with cheeses; hard and soft,…
Summer Corn Soup
Equally delicious warm or chilled, this summer corn soup tastes just like creamy corn on the cob. The perfect way to enjoy that last crop of summer corn! The dog days of summer are upon us, and with that an abundance of corn on the cob, piles of tomatoes and tons of squash and zucchini….
My Favorite Key Lime Pie
Key lime pie is tangy, sweet, and lusciously silky…and my favorite key lime pie has an extra special crust! I know I’ve said this before, but key lime pie is my FAVORITE dessert. Seriously. It hits all the right notes. Sweet… Tart… Silky… Creamy… And….with a crumbly gingersnap crust. POW. I have had key lime…
Pork Milanese with Arugula and Tomatoes
Tender pork chops coated with a crispy parmesan panko crust are nestled on a bed of greens in this simple and satisfying weeknight meal. Pork Milanese with arugula and tomatoes can be on your table in minutes! Do you have a dish or two that you never tire of, if it’s on the menu you…
Grilled Eggplant Dip with Pita Crisps
Healthy, flavorful and even better made in advance, this grilled eggplant dip with pita crisps is perfect for a party or stored in the frig for guilt-free snacking. Some things improve with age (I’d like to think that I’m one of them), but I KNOW this grilled eggplant dip is definitely one! Some recipes are…
Baby Back Ribs with Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Grab extra napkins! These oven roasted baby back ribs are tender, melt-in-your-mouth goodness slathered in tangy bourbon BBQ sauce. I really have to be inspired to turn on my oven in the dog days of summer and a big plate of baby back ribs is as good a reason as I can think of. My son…
Chocolate Marshmallow Swirl Ice Cream
Super creamy chocolate marshmallow swirl ice cream is a decadent, cooling treat. Break out the toasted marshmallows, hot fudge, and graham crackers for an over-the-top s’mores sundae bar! We are in the throes of summer vacation, toes in sand, and temps soaring. You know what that means of course? ICE CREAM! And not just any…
The Best Cheeseburger Sub
Cheesy beef crumbles and all of your favorite toppings are piled high in the best cheeseburger sub you’ve ever had! So let’s talk cheeseburgers. We’ve eaten a million of them, grilled them, griddled them, stacked them, and topped them. BUT, have you ever had a CHEESEBURGER SUB?? The cheeseburger sub came on my radar back…
Egg Topped Bacon Cheeseburger
Grab your napkin and get ready to PUTANEGGONIT! This juicy egg topped bacon cheeseburger is gooey, decadent, and dripping with flavor! It’s burger time baby! There is no better way to celebrate grilling season than with a perfectly juicy burger nestled inside a soft bun. And loaded with toppings, lots of toppings. Mine needs to have gooey…
Fluffy Japanese Pancakes
These fluffy Japanese pancakes have a light and airy soufflé-like texture, are completely addictive, AND YES, you can make them right in your own kitchen! Fluffy, light, airy, ethereal. No, I’m not referring to sweet, puffy clouds on a perfect day. I’m talking about your new breakfast obsession….Japanese pancakes. These pancakes have long been on…
Skillet Baked Eggs
Individual skillet baked eggs with thyme and Parmesan cheese make an elegant and cozy breakfast. Eggs are my breakfast go to on the weekend since I rarely have them during the week. Scrambled, cheesy, over-easy, fluffy omelettes…all are in the regular rotation. But today, we’re all about skillet baked eggs. These individual cast iron skillets…
S’mores Dip
All hail s’mores dip! Silky smooth chocolate ganache, topped with a pile of toasty marshmallows and homemade graham crackers for dunking. I am thinking that we should make s’mores the official mascot of July. Who’s in? It’s hot and steamy outside, flip flops are my footwear of choice, and easy dishes and menus are a…
Homemade Graham Crackers
Homemade graham crackers with a touch of sweet honey and cinnamon are the perfect snack and so much better than the store-bought variety. When I would walk home from school as a child, I had one thing on my mind…my afternoon snack. I would burst through the door, throw my bag down and head straight…
Margarita Grilled Shrimp
Easy and healthy margarita grilled shrimp will be your summer grilling staple! Serve these shrimp right off the skewer, on top of a salad, or even in a taco…just make sure to pair them with a margarita! Summer is all about grilling fast, easy, and flavorful meals like these easy margarita grilled shrimp. And it…
Ham, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Pizza
Your favorite food, breakfast-style! I dare you to stop at one slice of this ham, egg and cheese breakfast pizza topped off with a runny yolk! It’s so good you’ll want breakfast for dinner! Today’s post is sponsored by Bayonne Ham, the melt-in-your-mouth charcuterie from Europe (#EnjoyItsFromEurope). Opinions are my own and I appreciate your support…
Classic Macaroni Salad
You’ll love this easy recipe for creamy, classic macaroni salad. The perfect addition to your backyard bbq! For me, summer meals translate to easy recipes, best shared outside around a picnic table. I abandon my oven for the grill and pair grilled fish, chicken, and burgers with classic summery sides like this creamy macaroni salad. …
