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Aperol Spritz

One of my new favorite drinks has to be the Aperol Spritz! Why you ask? First, the color. It's a beautiful vibrant red-orange color. Then, it has a beautiful balance of sweet and bitter tastes making it super refreshing. Finally, it has ...

Holiday Cocktails for Everyone!

The holidays are just around the corner. That means it's time to start planning for get-togethers with family, friends and maybe some people you hardly know. Some of us prepare for holiday hosting by planning fancy meals, decorating every inch of ...

“I Want Pasta and Meatballs, Mommy!”

A few days ago my son asked for pasta and meatballs for dinner and I almost fell off the couch. You see, William who is five years old has always been a difficult eater. He eats a variety of foods but rarely eats any significant amount which leads ...

More Salad Please!

This salad is loaded with nutrient rich greens and tastes great. It was a huge hit at my last dinner part, so here it is on the blog for you. I like making the dressing in a large salad serving bowl and then just adding the rest of the ...

Momofuku Style Sous-Vide Short Ribs

If you want to impress someone, make this easy dish. Using an immersion circulator means that you just can't mess up this recipe and it only requires a short amount of "active" time which is great when you are hosting. Pair the ribs with some sticky ...

Italy Meets Spain – Spanish Risotto

My husband is half-Spanish and loves making charcuterie and sausages. Over the past year, he has been adjusting his chorizo recipe in the quest to make the best chorizo possible. A few weeks ago, as I was considering what to make for dinner, he was ...

Beet Salad with Goat Cheese Dressing

This recipe is 100% inspired by my beet-loving Serbian friends (you know who you are). Whenever attending one of their gatherings, they always serve delicious beets dressed in loads of goat cheese. This is my version of this simple and earthy ...

Roasted Garlic Hummus

Whenever I think of hummus, my thoughts go back to a restaurant on the island of Koh Phangan in Thailand. That is where my husband and I spent NYE 2007 partying the night away (this was pre-kids and marriage) and it's where I had the best hummus of ...

Yes to Cauliflower!

This recipe is for anyone struggling to get their family to eat more veggies. The patties take cauliflower to the next level because they are loaded with fresh herbs, garlic and Parmesan. I love the recipe because it takes something simple like ...

Roasted Beets

I love beets but no one else in my house will eat them. That means that I rarely make them at home but when I do I always make a large batch to keep in the fridge and enjoy their earthy goodness for a few days. Below is the recipe for roast ...