For me, the holidays scream decadence, and decadence to me means butter and crust and rich ingredients, like pesto, pâte sablée, and ricotta cheese. For the first days of October, The Kitchn had a “baking school” where participants would get an email in their inbox every business day with a different baking challenge. When I…
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The Resolution Files #3: Spicy Potato Soup with Kale and Sausage
Super Bowl is behind us, and we are back on track! I’m one of those weird kids who loves me a good soup no matter what the weather is like. We just had an 80 degree day here in Southern California, and I would not have a problem with a nice, hot and spicy soup….
Impaled Veggies
This recipe is an easy one, I promise! It’s true that oftentimes the simple things are the best things in life. We metalled up these unassuming skewers with a cool name, and a super easy spicy balsamic vinaigrette. Cut up your veggies, impale them on your skewers, slather them with the vinaigrette, and pop ’em…
[How To Make A] Monster Morel Burger With Stout Glazed Onions
I get asked quite a bit if I’m vegan or vegetarian because many of the recipes I post are plant-based. To that I say, “Nay!” I do love meat dishes, but I also love veggie dishes AS MUCH. So, for my fellow meat-eaters out there, I present this MONSTER burger – The Monster Morel. I…
Blackbeard Soup
Arrrrrrrgh me mateys!!! I went to Disneyland last weekend with the hubby and some friends, and boy it was sooo fun! I hadn’t been there in what seems like forever, and I had a blast. What baffled me the most about this trip was how much the technological world has evolved since then. The animatronics…