Just about the quickest, fanciest, most impressive of appetizers, are cheese boards! & no, they aren’t all overwhelming to build. But watch the price point on your cheese blocks. It adds up quickly. There is an art that comes with cheese board construction, but let’s keep it simple. In general, keep in mind to always […]
Typically I make tomato and ricotta crostini, but grape ricotta crostini allow for the addition of one of my favorite ingredients – honey. What’s great about this recipe is it yields a lot of grapes you can store in the fridge for later. All it takes is a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper, […]
Happy Sunday! How has your week been? We all know that Sundays are best served brunch style – and what better way to do that with a glass of Prosecco. Typically at a brunch, mimosas are served, and if you’re looking for something fresh and bubbly, but not so fruity, try out some Prosecco with […]
This recipe is perfect for entertaining around the holidays! This drink is punchy and warm. Consider this recipe the winter rendition on a classic whiskey sour. Serve to your friend who loves brown liquor and non sugary drinks. Ingredients Makes 2 cocktails 6 sage leaves, for muddling 1 ounce cinnamon syrup 1.5 ounce fresh lime […]
Aperol is an ingredient I had never dug out in the grocery store aisles, but I’m so glad I was able to finally start experimenting with it. It’s got a vibrant orange color and a citrus – flavored punch. Try out this simple spritzer for a bubbly treat. Ingredients (Per Each Cocktail) • Handful of […]
Cheese boards will always be the easiest, fanciest appetizer. And no cheese board is exactly like the other, which makes them even more fun to construct. I try to pick seasonal ingredients. This one is full of mozzarella balls, burrata, melon and prosciutto as the main ingredients. Ingredients Cantaloupe, sliced Prosciutto, made into rosettes 2 […]
There’s nothing quite like taking a sip of an ice cold cocktail on your back porch with great company. What’s better is when you don’t need fancy ingredients or an hour to prep something sophisticated and tasty. Herb infused syrups are a perfect way to freshen up any cocktail. This thyme syrup can be replaced […]
Figs are in season! They are my all time favorite fruit / garnish because they are so beautiful, versatile and fresh. From desserts, to appetizers and drinks, figs elevate any dish. I always grab a large handful when they’re at the grocery store. We’re at intersection of summer and fall and the color of figs […]
I love roasted tomato crostini. It’s less than 6 ingredients & is so easy to throw some cherry tomatoes into the oven and bake them until crispy. All you need is a little olive oil, salt and pepper. They come out so juicy, tangy & sweet with such little effort. Then there’s the ricotta. Or […]
Welcome 2020! I’m not one for New Year’s resolutions, but I’m all about a classic savory dish, with an added healthy ingredient all year long. So here’s a hearty dish, not a detox, to kick off your new year. A baked spinach artichoke dip with…avocado! Keep in mind, you can use whatever cheese you have […]
These blue cheese, pear crostini are so simple and delicious. I used a raw honeycomb, but any form of honey will work fine for this. My slices of pear and and the rustic bread loaf are very thin to keep the flavor palette in balance – with the blue cheese and honey shining the most. […]