Homemade Staples: French Baguette
We are finding that one of our favorite meals, especially on a Friday night after a long week, is to have a fresh baguette with a variety of cheeses, olives, … Continue reading
Homemade Staples: Chocolate Sauce
A good chocolate sauce can really raise the bar for your desserts. If you’ve never made your own chocolate sauce before, you’ll see how incredibly easy it is and vow … Continue reading
Simple Appetizer Alert: Goat Cheese Crostini
I love recipes with versatility. There’s nothing better than having a basic recipe that can be modified to create several variations. This is one of those such recipes. For this … Continue reading
Lunchtime Hospitality: Roasted Red Pepper and Zucchini Soup
The subtle flavor of the zucchini is the perfect compliment to the roasted red peppers in this soup. With only a little bit of garlic and oregano, I kept the … Continue reading
Homemade Staples: Bleu Cheese Dressing
As I’ve mentioned before, nothing beats homemade salad dressing. When I make a dressing I know how fresh it is, and exactly what ingredients are going into it (or not … Continue reading
A Pitcher of Mojitos for Everyone: Guest Posting on Gourmet Veggie Mama
Today I am very excited to be a guest blogger on Gourmet Veggie Mama as part of her Cocktail Thursday Series! Lauren is a freelance writer and editor. Her blog, … Continue reading
Homemade Staples: Pecorino-Black Pepper Breadsticks
Breadsticks are a quick and easy way to add a nice touch to your meal. Also, once you have a basic recipe down you can modify with different herbs, cheeses, … Continue reading
Elegant and Affordable: Creamy Lemon Asparagus Soup
This asparagus soup is perfect for spring. The addition of lemon and chardonnay really make it stand out and is a wonderful addition to any meal. The use of herbes … Continue reading