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Brussels Sprout Egg Rolls w/ Sweet Chili Pomegranate Sauce

December 13, 2020 No Comments

December is a party marathon in my family. My sister, father, and partner all have birthdays in December and so do I. Then there’s Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Years’ to contend with. This month is basically a non-stop celebration. But in between flipping latkes, sending birthday wishes, and decking my many halls, I’ve been test-driving my 2020 Christmas Day menu. And rather than do this for my own selfish amusement, I thought I would share every course with you over the next 12 days. Yes, Christmas is 12 days away – I don’t know how that happened either. So let’s kick things off with these Brussels Sprout Egg Rolls with Sweet Chili Pomegranate Sauce.

Breads & Rolls, Snacks, Starters, Vegetarian

Caprese Focaccia with Fresh Basil

September 28, 2020 No Comments

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Well, I’ve finally jumped on the bandwagon, I’ve joined YouTube. After experimenting with recipe videos on my Instagram throughout the first wave of COVID, I developed a taste for making them. And honestly, it wasn’t that big a leap for me. I love to blather on about food in general. Oh, and my partner has worked in television production for decades. Yeah, I’m sure you’re starting to wonder what took me so long. But what does that matter? I’m here now and I brought this Caprese Focaccia.

Recipes, Sauces, Snacks, Starters

Grilled Corn Queso with Tortilla Chips

August 27, 2020 No Comments

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It’s the last week of August and I’m over here pretending summer is forever. Yes, the dishes on Instagram feeds everywhere are getting cozier but clearly, I didn’t get the memo. Instead, I’m living in a haze of popsicles, crisp chilled salads, and grilled proteins like September is never going to come. I, of course, know it will but that’s no reason to draw attention to it. It’s so much better to live in an endless summer delusion and while shoveling Grilled Corn Queso into your mouth. Okay, so maybe the word “better” is a little strong, but this is the “self-care” regiment I’m currently working with.

Salads, Snacks, Starters

Marinated Sweet Peas with Back Bacon and Burrata

August 13, 2020 No Comments

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Every year I overload myself with summer recipes I want to test, photograph, post, and share. And every summer I find myself in a race against the calendar to get them all ship-shape and blog-ready before everything gives way to pumpkins and pecan pie. There is so much produce to play with during the summer and so little time. So every year, I leave this season with food-related regrets. Missing sour cherry season this year really burned my biscuits. But one thing I did not miss was pea season. And out of the numerous peas-related adventures I embarked upon this year, these Marinated Sweet Peas with Back Bacon and Burrata were my very favorite.