Rhubarb Shrub for Cocktails and Mocktails

rhubarb with sugar

This recipe is a Cook Along-an opportunity to make a simple recipe along with me as I make this rhubarb shrub over the next week!  What is a Shrub and Why Would i want to make one? A Shrub is an acidic, sweet, fruity liquid concoction that can be used to brighten a glass ofRead more

Carmelized Brussel Sprouts & Warm Onion Cranberry Dressing

onion cranberry dressing

After making homemade dressings, there is no going back to store bought. This warm onion, cranberry, balsamic dressing is super simple to whip up and goes great with carmelized brussel sprouts for a winning sweet and sour side dish.  Start by sauteing half an onion sliced and chopped along with a handful of dried cranberriesRead more

“Summer is Coming” Cocktail

summer cocktail

Summer IS coming, though it may feel different than prior years. For tonight’s Sunday night cocktail, I share a gorgeous ruby orange red beauty that will help transport you to warm summer nights and whiling away the time. We need a little bit of this right now, in my opinion. This summer cocktail is bigRead more

Bacon Tomato Onion Cream Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

breakfast sandwich

Breakfast sandwich perfection coming at ya with this recipe which is a childhood favorite of mine. Super simple, 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to make. I sometimes wake up at night craving it, it’s that good! To make this Bacon Tomato Onion Cream Cheese Bagel Sandwich, start by sizzling up several strips of bacon. IRead more

Green Eyed Lady Cocktail

For Mothers’ Day 2020, I’m breaking out an award winning cocktail, The Green Eyed Lady. This cocktail is a tart, smoky, citrus, spicy cocktail you will want to go back to again and again. This one won our neighborhood cocktail competition in 2016, and in my (green) eyes, it is just as current and deliciousRead more

Banana Ice Cream-ish

This post is inspired by the recipe One-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream from New York Times Cooking. My quest for a healthy banana recipe began after my neighbor brought over 2 large bunches of bananas for our family. In trying to begin a healthier eating pattern, I was hoping for something other than our beloved bananaRead more

Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Creamy Chive Dressing

Brussel Sprouts!! One of my favorite vegetables just got a new twist with the idea of shredding the sprouts into a salad. Your food processor can do this in seconds using the shredding attachment, or you can just simply slice by hand. Shredded brussel sprouts can be eaten with just a few minutes of warmingRead more

Creamy Chive Dressing

This simple creamy chive dressing uses only a few ingredients, and adds a dreamy flavor to salads, tacos or poultry.

Chive Parmesan Crisps

Ok, so parmesan crisps are probably too simple to require a recipe, but their deliciousness and ease are worth highlighting with some close up photography and a blog post! How exciting to make something so crispy and delicious with one ingredient? For this twist on the traditional parmesan crisp, the “chive parmesan crisp,” I slicedRead more

Smoky Artichokes with Garlic Lemon Caper Dip

Grilled Artichokes

The artichoke is a vegetable that requires a little time for preparation, but it’s oh so worth it! This recipe is a family favorite-lemony and smoky, and oh so delicious with my Smoky Garlic Lemon Caper Dip. Liquid smoke amps up the flavor of both the artichokes and the dip in this recipe, and IRead more