A 1900’s luxury cruise murder mystery birthday party calls for fancy dresses, sleek hair, and yes, martinis! The Freezer Door Cosmopolitan, a freezer-friendly concoction, makes party prep a breeze. With vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry, and a hint of lime, it’s a hit! Holiday twist? Swap cranberry for pomegranate and add rosemary. Cheers to easy entertaining!
Ski Soup
Formerly denying my soup allegiance, I’ve embraced it after countless winters of soup conquests. From ski slopes to cozy chalets, this soup, complete with veggies, apple cider vinegar, and Italian sausage, is a winner. Even with pasta (cue the chili debate), it’s a damn good bowl. Winter warmth, here I come!
Roasted Beet & Citrus Salad
The roasted beet and citrus salad is a delightful blend of earthiness and acidity, with a punch of homemade dressing, a crunch of roasted pistachios, and the richness of feta. It’s a perfect addition to weeknight meals, complementing dishes like orange-marinated pork chops. The recipe allows for variations, such as using golden beets or adjusting beet sizes for palatability. With the right energy and excitement, this salad is a joy to prepare and enjoy.
Roasted Garlic Scape Dip
The season is coming soon…the fleeting, flavorful garlic scape emerges in late spring, promising sunny days and bountiful harvests. From pizzas to sauces, its garlicky, scallion-like taste adds zing to any dish. Try a roasted scape dip with basil, sour cream, and lemon for a balanced, irresistible treat. Don’t forget the chips and veggies – it’ll be gone in a flash!
Quick Sauerkraut & Ruebens
As a kid, I only knew sauerkraut as something that the adults put on beer brats (add to that – as a Sconnie – didn’t know there were any other kind of brats besides beer brats in this world). The requirement of trying all foods found sawerkraut a bit too sour for my young pallet….
Smoked Chive Butter
There is a large part of me that lives for entertaining. The time and preparation put into curating the perfect menu and the realization of happy friends and family enjoying the meal. But there lives the other part of me that is the focused business person who has a drive to get things done. This…
Pistachio Creme Brulee
The first time I truly remember creme brulee was when I worked at a restaurant in uptown Minneapolis, and I got to sample some one night. I’m certain I ate it prior to this, but there is no recollection before this moment. It was because I never saw the fantastic way these desserts are finished….
Mango Avocado Salsa Salad w/Corn & Black Beans
Bring on different types of greens and combine that with a tropical summer feel (and maybe a light tropical cocktail), and you have yourself a salad that eats like a meal. Or omit the greens and add chips and queso for a new kind of nacho spread. Either way, this Mango Avocado Salsa w/corn &…
No Boil Shrimp Boil
As a Midwesterner with a taste for spice, I wanted to challenge myself with the flavors of southern gulf coast line. That’s when I discovered an amazing recipe for a no-boil shrimp boil with Cajun spices and cayenne pepper. Each time I make it, the excitement builds as I imagine the warmth of the Gulf Coast, the lively sounds of zydeco music, and the laughter-filled patio with perspiring cocktail glasses. The combination of Andouille sausage, seasoned shrimp, buttery potatoes, and fresh corn creates a symphony of flavors that I can’t resist. It’s a simple yet successful dish that fuels my passion for cooking and motivates me to recreate it all summer long.
Panzanella Salad
It is done – we have signed up for the 2023 CSA summer season! It will be the fourth year in a row and I am struggling to contain my excitement to start receiving weekly boxes of fresh, local produce. Followed quickly by spending time on my deck in the sunshine and brainstorming ways to…
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