Food
The Recipe That Makes Summer for Me (Spoiler alert- It’s Gazpacho!)
It's not really summer for me until I make Gazpacho. Is this one "authentic authentic?" No. Is it the one that I started making when I owned my cafe/catering business in Carytown, and I've made it pretty much every summer since. It's light, pre...
Summer Berry Pavlova
This really is one of my favorite summer desserts, and it's great with any fresh fruit, but most especially berries, and especially when they're at the height of the season. It really isn't hard to make, either, just make sure you get it nice a...
Baklava Crinkle Cake
This month celebrates my son's 21st birthday (how??) so I asked him to pick the recipe this month. This is what he had to offer, as we head into spring, and it feels like a pretty solid choice! Let me know if you try it! BAKLAVA CRIN...
Old School Southern Peach Cobbler
March is my late father's birthday month, and while he would eat cake, his favorite was always cobbler, and peach cobbler, more specifically. While March is just on the cusp of the start of peach season, this recipe is great with canned or froz...
Two Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
Two Ingredient Chocolate Mousse Ingredients 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream, divided 1 cup good-quality chocolate chips or coarsely chopped chocolate (6 ounces) Garnish options: grated chocolate or crunchy toppings, such as choppe...
Sheet Pan Roast Chicken and Veggies with Pan Sauce
Serves 4 Ingredients 4 chicken breasts 3 medium carrots 1 pound brussels sprouts 4 medium yellow potatoes 1 medium red onion 3 tsp dried thyme 1 cup chicken broth 3 cloves garlic 1/3 cup sour cream 2 Tbs all-purpose flour 2 tsp ...
Make Ahead French Toast Casserole
French toast has been one of my favorite breakfast dishes for as long as I can remember. With the business of the holiday season, this is a terrific make ahead dish for breakfast, brunch, or Christmas morning, and perfect for a crowd! For ...
Autumn Orchard Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Pecans
Yep, I'm the psycho that brings salad to Thanksgiving. If your holiday is anything like ours, there's not a lot of fresh and light on the table. A salad definitely fits the bill, and if you're going to serve a salad on Thanksgiving, it better b...