Mediterranean Avocado Toast
On Sunday Mornings, it’s tempting to go out to brunch. But making Sunday brunch in means staying cozy in your PJs and eating whatever you want to be on your menu. Today I’m making an elevated avocado toast, with grilled halloumi, sourdough wheat bread, roasted tomatoes, hard boiled egg, a drizzle of sweet balsamic, and fresh oregano. Come into my kitchen for a yummy brunch recipe! Makes: 4…
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Cinnamon Apple Walnut Overnight Oats
Breakfast is sometimes my favorite meal of the day and sometimes my least favorite. During the week, breakfast is a chore…basically a way to fill my stomach before leaving for work! This recipe was created out of my struggle to make weekday breakfast enjoyable. This recipe is fast, can be made in large batches, and saves in the fridge for 3-4 days. A mix of tangy apples, warm cinnamon, crispy…
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London’s Best: Food Scene (2019)
Since I just got back from a magical trip to London with Eric (my hunky man LOL), I wanted to highlight the food scene there A) so I can tearfully reminisce and B) so I can share all these amazing places with you all! London’s food scene is possibly the most diverse in the world. From traditional English grub, to swanky Sushi bars, to the best Shawarma in the universe…
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Pulled Pork Biscuit Sliders with Mustard Slaw
It’s hard to find a more comforting food than a biscuit. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, a flaky biscuit right out of the oven is like a back massage after a long day. What if you pulled a batch of warm, cheddar and chive biscuits out of the oven, cut one open, and loaded it with tender pulled pork? What if you then tossed a big bowl of tangy…
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Tossed Antipasto Salad
There’s probably nothing more classically Italian than cured meats, cheeses, and olives (AKA antipasto). If you’re like me, on a Friday night with a glass of red wine, antipasto is just about the epitome of food heaven. Any night of the week, when in doubt, “I antipasto.” But what if you could throw all of the classic antipasto components into a beautifully tossed salad, with crisp romaine and a lemony…
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Chicken with Sun Dried Tomato Shallot Cream
Chicken is arguably one of the most versatile foods on the planet. In my kitchen, chicken is the go-to protein that’s used in about nine thousand ways. Chicken, though, can be the star of the show or the drag of the show. But it’s not going to be boring today, because this happy bird will be topped with something so decadent, so satisfying, and so utterly breathtaking, that your stomach…
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Pan Seared Cod with Shallot Caper Butter
Cod is a fish with so many fashion opportunities. Confused? What I’m saying is cod can be dressed up in so many ways! It’s a beautiful blank canvas with endless flavor opportunities! Now that I’ve yapped, let’s get down to the dirty. This cod is pan seared in brown butter. Yup, BUTTAH. We’re talking caramel-colored, salty, nutty melted butter, sautéed with shallots, briny capers, lemon juice and white wine. Make…
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Fall Southern Salad with Smoky Ham, Cornbread Croutons, Cheddar, and Glazed Pecans
Cornbread croutons? Yes, I said it. It’s the perfect topping for a fall-inspired “Southern” salad. Smoky ham, salty cheddar cheese, juicy peaches (or sub apples if you’re “peach-less”), buttery candied pecans, tangy scallions, and an apple cider vinaigrette – this salad is full of some super tasty “stuff.” The best types of salads feature a little lettuce and a whole lot of “stuff!” Full of contrasting flavors and textures (sweet,…
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Chicken Thighs with Tomato Mustard Wine Reduction
Chicken is the boring meat. Chicken is everywhere and anywhere. But this chicken isn’t your average Joe. This chicken is a beast. It’s flavor-packed, juicy, tender, and surrounded by a luxurious tomato-wine reduction infused with fresh thyme and a touch of cream. Shallots add a subtle, crisp bite, and good-quality balsamic and grainy mustard add sweet acidity. Don’t slave away trying to make chicken cool. Just add a few, simple…
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10 Of the Most Important Things I’ve Learned from My Introverted Sister
I’m loud and chatty and find social situations relatively easy. My sister is the opposite: reserved, quiet, observational, and drained by social situations. When we were younger, my sister was actually a lot louder than me. She was bossy, and I vividly remember her creating little dances and making me follow her motions. It’s funny because now I’m the bossy, extroverted one and Mary is quite the opposite! People always…
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