It wasn’t until I traveled to Greece a few years ago that I came to truly appreciate lamb. I had in my head a faulty picture of lamb, something tough and chewy, similar maybe to an overcooked pork chop. After seeing lamb on almost every menu in Greece, we finally ordered a leg of lamb, …
I love hummus. It’s great for dipping veggies, amazing with pita bread, and heck, I’ll even eat a spoonful of it once in a while for a boost of protein. I almost always have a container of hummus in my fridge, and I love trying different flavors and brands. And though I’ve tried some pretty …
This recipe will give you delicious bread that’s soft on the inside and crispy on the outside: perfect for dipping into a soup or sopping up a tasty sauce. My favorite thing about this recipe is you can get it started in the morning and it’ll be ready to break into by dinner time. No …
For Thanksgiving this year, I was on the prowl for a fresh, seasonal cocktail that wasn’t apple cider-based. Not that I have anything against apple cider, but it can be overdone and I was really looking for something that would work with gin instead of whisky or rum. Enter: pomegranate. This beautiful, dark pink fruit …
If you’re an espresso drinker and maple syrup lover like me, this morning beverage is definitely for you. Although I regularly go for a plain black coffee or shot of espresso, I do love a fun, flavored coffee drink once in a while. No offense to Starbucks, but those aren’t really my thing, either. I …
I’ve really never been the type of person to get frequent cravings, and when I do it’s usually something savory. Like pasta! But when I am craving something sugary, my sweet tooth is almost always calling for chocolate. Chocolate chip cookies are one of those tried and true desserts that, when homemade with a reliable …
Love was definitely in the air when I made these raspberry custard cups. Not only because it was Valentine’s Day, but also because I LOVE any dessert with fresh berries. These custard cups are like crème brulée meets vanilla pudding, but they’re super easy to make! Adding cream cheese to a basic vanilla custard gives …
Here’s a fun fact: I used to HATE olives. It didn’t matter how they were served, if olives so much as touched a piece of what I was eating, the whole dish was ruined for me. It was quite a shame, though, because I loved Italian, Greek, and Spanish cuisines, where olives were truly a …
One of the most quintessential French meals is the quiche. A custardy egg filling is baked in a buttery pie crust along with a variety of different fillings such as veggies, cheese, meats, and herbs. Just for fun, I made these mini quiches, which is pretty much the same process as a regular size quiche, …
One of my favorite things about the weekend is being able to roll out of bed and take my time making a delicious breakfast. I put on some tunes, start brewing some coffee, and get in the zone. It’s pure bliss. Speaking of bliss, these lemon ricotta pancakes are about as close to a perfect …