One of my favorite bloggers, Joy, recently posted that she was going to take part in a body ‘reset’. Basically, followers spend 20 days with no dairy, no gluten and no sugar. I’ve been a little excessive lately, since I’ve been traveling a lot to NYC for work (and there’s literally no bad food in NYC), … More Almond Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates
I found out recently that my very favorite restaurant in Salem is closing. They are known for their great wine list, superb homemade pasta, and some of the best seafood I’ve ever had. But none of these things are the reason the restaurant is my favorite. Their sticky toffee pudding is unforgettable and literally life-changing. … More Sticky Toffee Pudding
Every time before making a sweet to share with you guys, I ask Andrew if he has any requests. I would say about 94% of the time, he asks for these bars. They combine the delicious gooeyness of salted caramel with two thick and rich chocolate chip cookie layers that basically taste like cookie dough. If you’re ever … More Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
One of my favorite things to grow in my garden (thanks to Andrew who has the green thumb in the house…) is basil. Not only is it easy to maintain, but it grows super fast and tastes good in just about every dish. As a result of the field of basil growing outside, I find … More Pea Mint Pesto Crostini
Last week, Boston decided that it is would be summer, and that is something I can get on board with! With temperatures in the 80s, I wanted to make a dessert that would be tart and refreshing. Key lime pie is one of my very favorite desserts that I’ve never attempted in my own kitchen. I … More Lime Pie
I’m back! Work got a bit crazy last week, with an unexpected trip to NYC, so unfortunately I had no time to cook. But after an amazing and long Memorial Day weekend I was able to whip up some awesome recipes I can’t wait to share with you guys! A couple weeks ago, I found … More Deviled Eggs (and Special Sauce!)
One of mine and Andrew’s go-to weeknight meals is burritos. Basically, whatever vegetables and protein can be sautéed and stuffed into a carb-y pocket is good with us. However, a couple years ago, in an effort to not eat a 300 calorie refined white flour bomb, I began a search for something healthier. These lavash wraps … More Breakfast Pizza
Caramel is one of the things that used to scare me the most in the kitchen (besides deep frying, yikes!). I have this terrifying vision of a scalding pot bubbling over, getting seriously burned, and the kitchen ending up in a sticky, caramely mess. Luckily, this recipe is extremely approachable, as Joy‘s recipes usually are, … More Salty Caramel Corn with Pretzels
When it comes to making biscuits, there are a million tips and tricks out there promising to give you the flakiest and lightest results. After making many, many biscuits, following a variety of these tips, I’ve found the three essentials things that make the perfect biscuit: 1. Cold butter – this is crucial to getting … More Buttermilk Biscuits
I recently had a debate with my co-workers about the best candy bar. Obviously this is a subjective topic, but the instant I heard 3 Muskateers I couldn’t handle my outrage. There is absolutely nothing about a 3 Muskateers that makes it THE BEST CANDY BAR! Sure, if someone gave me one I’d eat it, but … More Peanut Butter Pretzel Sandwiches
After making what has now become my go-to cornbread recipe, I found myself with an excessive amount of buttermilk in the fridge. I also received a bundt pan awhile back (Thanks, Gen!) which I’d been meaning to use, but somehow hadn’t. I knew that a buttermilk bundt cake was in the cards. And though it’s … More Raspberry Buttermilk Bundt Cake
Typically when I think of cornbread, I think of spicy, bacony chili, football, and winter. However, there’s a whole other side of cornbread that pairs with BBQ, grilling and sunshine. Basically, I have come to realize that cornbread is the perfect year round side dish. Ever since I discovered cornbread made in a cast iron skillet, … More Cheddar, Scallion and Bacon Cornbread
I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend! I took a few days off to enjoy a family vacation down in Charlotte 😀 We had lots of good food, laughs, a white water rafting adventure, and more… Not to mention a short respite from the never ending New England winter! Now I’m back, bearing gifts of bacon, ricotta, and … More Caramelized Onion and Bacon Tart
Risotto is one of those dishes that I think most people can get behind. It is rich and creamy, and there are a ton of variations. It goes really well with seafood, poultry, or red meat, and it is easily made vegetarian (I shared my pumpkin and goat cheese risotto recipe last fall) without compromising any flavor. … More Spring Risotto with Seared Tuna
One of my absolute favorite foods is popcorn. I love that you can eat a lot (compared to something like chips), and there are a ton of different ways to enjoy it. I showed you my Oscar spread last year, and in coming up with an idea for the Oscars this year, my mind instantly … More Popcorn: Three Ways!
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