In Italian, panna cotta means cooked cream, and in any language, it tastes heavenly! This creamy, sweet dessert tastes is reminiscent of custard or pastry cream, without the eggs. If you've never had it before, I highly recommend you give it a try! With all deference to the Italians who created panna cotta, I wanted … Continue reading Vanilla Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries
Cooking & Recipes
Butter Pecan Cake with Pecan Cream Cheese Frosting
One of my dad's favorite flavors is butter pecan, and for good reason! So when I came across these recipes online, I knew I had to make it for Father's Day. If you enjoy the butteryness and crunchy pecan flavor of Butter Pecan ice cream, you'll really enjoy this cake! TIP: Don't skip toasting your … Continue reading Butter Pecan Cake with Pecan Cream Cheese Frosting
Marinated Chicken Thighs with Yogurt and Paprika
If you follow my recipes regularly, you know I love marinades! They boost the flavor of everything they're used with, and they cover a multitude of cooking sins. I came across this particular marinade, simply titled Juiciest 6-Ingredient Chicken, on an IG ad. The marketing worked, because I printed the recipe and made it for … Continue reading Marinated Chicken Thighs with Yogurt and Paprika
Roasted Apricots with Chèvre and Bacon
Apricot season is here! These little fruity gems taste especially delicious when balanced with something salty, like bacon. Throw in some tart chèvre, or goat cheese, and the sweetness of brown sugar and honey, and you've got an especially tasty snack! (Psst! This original recipe is from Danielle Kartes at Rustic Joyful Food. If you … Continue reading Roasted Apricots with Chèvre and Bacon
Herb Salts
One of the ways to use up extra herbs from your garden is to make herb salts. So easy, so quick, and so flavorful! Simply chop the herb of your choice, lay it out on a sheet pan with salt, use your fingers to crush and combine it all, and set it out to dry … Continue reading Herb Salts
Culinary Herb Greenstalk
Meet our brand new culinary herb garden! Because I'm brand new to the world of gardening, I wanted to keep it as easy as possible, so I decided to get a Greenstalk vertical garden. The watering system takes a lot of guesswork out of the equation, the vertical shape holds A LOT of plants in … Continue reading Culinary Herb Greenstalk
Watermelon with Lime Salt
Looking for an easy way to make watermelon even more flavorful? Try it with Lime Salt! The zing of the lime and the flavor of the salt balances the sweetness of the fruit for a delicious combination! Want to experiment with flavors? Try using the zest of other citrus fruits! Orange would be delicious, as … Continue reading Watermelon with Lime Salt
Our Favorite Bacon Cheeseburger
There are no wrong ways to make a good burger! And you don't have to go out to a restaurant to find a great one. Just prep a few of your favorite toppings, grill up those patties, toast up those buns, and ENJOY! This is our favorite way to enjoy a classic burger on the … Continue reading Our Favorite Bacon Cheeseburger
Onion and Thyme Reduction for Grilled Steaks
Vegetarians and vegans, click away, because I love steak. I mean I love steak! Since subscribing to a monthly meat delivery service, we've had the pleasure of grilling a great cut of steak at least once a week. We prefer NY Strips or Flat Iron Steaks, and this is our absolute favorite way to prepare … Continue reading Onion and Thyme Reduction for Grilled Steaks
Strawberry Lemon White Chocolate Blondies
The springtime sunshine is starting to stick around where I live, which is putting me in the mood for fresh, summer flavors! So when Kim at The Wad Squad tried Partylicious' recipe for Strawberry Lemon Blondies, I knew I had to try them! Lemon is such a versatile flavor! It's sublime on its own, but … Continue reading Strawberry Lemon White Chocolate Blondies
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