Rhubarb and Cod

Bourbon Cherry Cola Slushies

July 23, 2024 No Comments

I’m sure you don’t need a random woman on the internet to tell you it’s hot, but I will do it anyway. It’s hot! I love summer but even for me, the hot humid weather can be a slog. And that’s why it pays to have many cooling options on hand. My favorite fix will always be a quick dip in a cool body of water. But until I have a pool permanently at my disposal, I will settle for the more attainable option – these Bourbon Cherry Cola Slushies. This playful drink features a smooth bourbon-spiked cola slushy served with a cherry kirsch granita on top. And because presentation is everything, the slushies are finished with a swirl of whipped cream and a single bourbon-soaked cherry.

BBQ, Pork, Sandwiches & Wraps

BBQ Pork Tenderloin Sandwich with Cherry BBQ Sauce

July 15, 2024 No Comments

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Summer is well underway and what better way to indulge in it than with this juicy BBQ pork Tenderloin Sandwich? Complete with tender sheets of roasted pork piled high on a toasted ciabatta bun slathered with a cherry BBQ sauce. The sandwich is rounded out with a fiery pineapple scotch bonnet relish and a tower of crisp shaved red cabbage. This beautiful bite was made for the long hazy days of summer. So let’s get into it!

Pasta, Pork, Salads

Muffuletta Pasta Salad

July 7, 2024 No Comments

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Okay, so I know a few of you aren’t going to be on board with today’s Muffuletta Pasta Salad. I get it because the muffuletta is a perfect sandwich. It cannot be improved upon but it can be played with. And since American Italians created this sandwich, serving the iconic sandwich’s toppings over pasta seemed fitting. It is peak pasta salad season after all. And this salad is summer potluck ready. So with all the respect in my heart for the original, I invite you to join me as I have some fun with a sandwich icon. I promise it will be delicious.

Salads, Sides, Starters

Watermelon Salad with Whipped Ricotta

July 2, 2024 No Comments

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I feel a little silly dedicating an entire post to this wee Watermelon Salad with Whipped Ricotta. As I said in a recent Instagram post, this is less of a recipe and more of a styling exercise. But this combo tasted so good that it seemed cruel to keep it from you. So here we are with a less-than-five-step recipe that is more of a concept. It’s fair to ask what this historic combo is. You’re looking at a solid disc of juicy watermelon topped with a ribbon of whipped ricotta dotted with bits of olive drizzled with Calabrian chili oil. The salad is finished with a sprinkling of crushed pistachios and bits of wood sorrel.