Although you can make it any time of year, an Italian pasta salad just screams summer to me. Serve this bright, sweet, tangy, and most importantly, easy Italian pasta salad at your next barbecue, pool party and or beach outing. It’s the perfect summer salad filled with veggies, black olives, salami and lots of cheeses, with…
Wedge Salad with Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing
In this summertime heat, most of us want a meal that really hits the spot, while still seeming light and refreshing. No dish better delivers on both counts than the classic iceberg wedge salad. There is nothing more satisfying than the crunch of cutting through crisp layers of iceberg lettuce smothered with savory bits of blue cheese and crunchy bacon….
Duchess Potatoes
Don’t be fooled by their good looks and fancy name, these Duchess Potatoes are quite simple and surprisingly easy to make. Duchess Potatoes are an elegant alternative to your typical mashed potatoes. They are cooked potatoes that are blended with egg yolks, butter and cream, piped into a decorative shape and baked until they are light and crispy on the outside,…
Stuffed Acorn Squash with Kale, Sausage and Raisins
This savory stuffed acorn squash is an easy and impressive way to combine your favorite fall flavors in one delicious and colorful way.
Crispy Smashed Potatoes
These crispy smashed potatoes are no joke. Once you’ve had a bite there’s no going back. It’s pretty much the best kind of potato side dish you could ever have – they’ve got the crispy goodness of french fries on the outside and the soft fluffiness of mashed potatoes on the inside. Couple that with a light touch of…
Heirloom Tomato & Corn Galette with Cornmeal Crust
I shouldn’t have to sell you too hard on reasons why you absolutely must make this recipe. First off, a galette is a pie that you can eat for dinner. For most, that should be reason enough, but for those of you who still need convincing, just know that with a galette you don’t have to worry about making it look perfect. Galettes are supposed…
Red Potato and Dill Salad
No longer just picnic fare, this Red Potato and Dill Salad is a goes-with-everything summer side. This simple recipe combines boiled red potatoes with a flavorful dressing of sharp dijon and whole grain mustard, creamy mayonnaise and tart buttermilk. Throw in some chopped red onion and celery for crunch and color, salt and pepper, lots of fresh dill and you have an incredibly…
Grilled Chipotle Cauliflower Steaks with Honey & Lime
You’ve had steak on the grill, but have you had cauliflower steaks? Don’t worry, this is not some trick or a way to give up your beloved meat. The term cauliflower steaks refers to the form the cauliflower takes, not the taste—rather than being broken into florets, it’s cut into thick slices and boy is it delicious!
White Bean Pasta Salad with Goat Cheese & Arugula
On a hot summer day there’s nothing I enjoy more than a cold pasta salad. This easy-to-make White Bean Pasta Salad recipe is one of my favorites. It’s both light and refreshing, while still blending together some unique and bold flavors.
Homemade BBQ Sauce
In these past few weeks that I’ve been neglecting my blog A LOT has happened! New York spring has already come and gone, BBQ weather is now officially here, oh and…I’m ENGAGED! I know, it took me by surprise too! It was the most perfect proposal, culminating with the biggest shock: my family and Ben’s family surprising us on a…
