Casual Dining: Marinated Chicken with Cherry Tomato Risotto
Last fall, I came across a wonderful risotto dish from fellow blogger Cottage Grove House. This Risotto with Sun Gold Tomato Sauce beckoned to me. I filed it away to … Continue reading
Elegant and Affordable: Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Browned Butter
Asparagus season is almost upon us. And I feel like with the way some of the weather has been in this country lately, a little taste of spring is just … Continue reading
Lunchtime Hospitality: Tomato Balsamic Soup
Is there anything better than a cup of tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch on a cool fall day? Well, I hate to admit it but I … Continue reading
Homemade Staples: Browned Butter Sauce
The nutty flavor of a browned butter sauce is the perfect compliment to pastas, chicken, fish, etc. For the dish shown above, I wanted to add a personal touch to … Continue reading
Elegant and Affordable: Balsamic Strawberry Pie
It is the start of strawberry season which is always a very exciting time! Fresh berries — there are so many options! And to celebrate, why not make a strawberry … Continue reading
Elegant and Affordable: Pound Cake with Candied Lemon Zest
Today is my husband’s birthday. We had a couple friends over to celebrate this past weekend and I, of course, had to make him a birthday cake. But… birthday cakes … Continue reading
Homemade Staples: Balsamic Vinaigrette
Homemade dressings add so much to even the simplest of salads. And of the dressings out there, vinaigrettes are the easiest to make — just by using ingredients commonly found … Continue reading
Elegant and Affordable: Bourbon-Seared Peaches with Fig Balsamic Vinegar
And last, but not least, the final recipe of dishes that I talked about in my Menu Planning blog. I had a bit of a panic attack at the start … Continue reading