Sweet, savory, and a little spicy...this juicy peach and burrata salad is summer on a plate. My favorite summer dishes are ones that are simple, celebrate seasonal ingredients, and are fresh and ...
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Grilled Corn and Peach Salad
You can actually taste summer in this grilled corn and peach salad tossed in honey vinaigrette! It's a little sweet, a little salty, and a whole lot of delicious! Oh New Jersey. I never ...
Soy and Lime Grilled Salmon
A quick marinade and a few lime slices turn this soy and lime grilled salmon into an easy, elegant meal with minimal clean-up! This soy and lime grilled salmon screams summer! Do you know what ...
Chicken Spiedies
An iconic food in upstate New York, chicken spiedies were a summer barbecue staple for my family and you're guaranteed to love them too. When my dad fired up the grill in the summer when ...
Crispy Asian Chicken Wings
Sticky, sweet, spicy, and crispy Asian chicken wings are perfect party fare! They’re marinated to be extra tasty and juicy and baked in the oven to be extra easy! You didn't think I was going to ...
Pigs in a Blanket (with a TWIST!)
Everyone's favorite appetizer, pigs in a blanket with a twist! Jumbo franks twisted in strips of puff pastry, melted cheese, and a sprinkle of seeds make it party ready! Young or old, pigs in a ...
Ginger Apple Cocktail
This silky smooth ginger apple cocktail is the perfect seasonal cocktail for your cold weather parties. If you're entertaining over the holidays, this ginger apple cocktail is the perfect ...
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Menu
My Ultimate Thanksgiving Menu has foolproof recipes, plus tips and tricks to help you stay sane when hosting the holiday. Thanksgiving is probably my family's favorite holiday and we've hosted ...
Honey Glazed Grilled Chicken Legs
These sticky and sweet honey glazed grilled chicken legs are what outdoor dining dreams are made of. Don't take it just from me, my son deemed these honey glazed grilled chicken legs the "best ...
Tomato “Shortcake” with Whipped Ricotta
Tomato shortcake with whipped ricotta 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 ...
Sheet Pan Quiche Lorraine
This easy sheet pan quiche lorraine has a flaky crust and a cheesy filling punctuated with bits of crispy bacon. Fit for a crowd! When hosting a brunch, I like a mix of sweet and savory, eggs, ...
Matzo Ball Soup
Flavorful chicken matzo ball soup...a labor of love and food for the soul. A gorgeous bowl of soup is the singing sum of its parts...flavorful broth, tender vegetables, and in today's case...a ...
Toffee Matzo Brittle
Toffee matzo brittle (aka matzo crack) is crispy matzo layered with caramel, chocolate, pecans, and coconut in this delectable (and highly addictive) Passover treat. My boys have never met a box ...
Toasted Coconut Cupcakes
These sweet toasted coconut cupcakes will be the perfect addition to your Easter celebration and are topped off with a swirl of cream cheese icing and a toasted coconut crunch. There's something ...
Filet Mignon with Balsamic Tomatoes
Pan-seared filet mignon with balsamic tomatoes is a quick and elegant dinner for two. A crusty sear on the beef and those jammy tomatoes all served over a bed of peppery arugula make mealtime ...
Conversation Heart Cookies
Remember those Valentine's day candies of your youth? Today they're transformed into conversation heart cookies with messages that will really make your heart flutter! Treat your valentine with ...
Walnut Snowball Cookies
Your holiday cookie table is just not complete without these buttery walnut snowball cookies. Cookies don't need to be fancy to be a holiday standout, like these classic buttery walnut snowball ...
Pumpkin Pancakes
Top these easy pumpkin pancakes with a pat of butter and a pour of maple syrup to bring all the warm and cozy to your breakfast table this fall. These pumpkin pancakes are my ode to fall. Big, ...
Southwest Turkey Pasta
This simple yet satisfying southwest turkey pasta is exploding with flavor and on your table in under an hour. I'm always looking for variations of my family's favorite one pot pasta dishes and ...
Tomato Galette
End of summer vibes are strong with this tomato galette...flaky, savory crust; vine ripened Jersey tomatoes; bright, fresh herbs; and savory cheese. Gather up the last of those summer tomatoes ...
Blueberry Strawberry Shortcakes
We're having our way with a classic here, say hello to blueberry strawberry shortcakes! Holiday ready thanks to the addition of plump blueberries and a little zing from balsamic vinegar and ...
Strawberry Cupcakes
These strawberry cupcakes are pretty in pink with a delicate crumb and lightly sweet strawberry flavor. What better way to celebrate mom than with these sweet, pink strawberry cupcakes on ...
Mango Shrub Margarita
This mango shrub margarita is sharp and sweet and will shake up your classic margarita just in time for Cinco de Mayo. I love that the art of the cocktail has made such a resurgence in ...
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 ...
