It’s the Super Bowl this Sunday, it’s hard to believe that last year’s Super Bowl was one of the last group gatherings we’d attend for more than a year. It goes without saying that watching Super Bowl LV is going to be a more intimate affair, but just because we’re foregoing the party, doesn’t mean…
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Middle Eastern Meatballs on Mini-Pita Crisps
Greetings from Austin, Texas! And Happy Valentine’s Day to those of you celebrating today. As discussed, I am spending this Hallmark holiday with two of my girlfriends on a long weekend escape to the live music capital of the world. While we’re not here for one of the big music festivals that Austin plays host…
Avocado Cilantro Lime Dip
Today is the final day of my Whole30 challenge! Yasss! I am so excited to indulge in something sweet tomorrow. Sugar has definitely been the one thing I’ve missed most throughout this process. I have done a lot of reflection throughout this process and will share the full recap with the recipes I made, challenges,…
Phyllo-Wrapped Baked Brie with Cranberry Compote
Everything is better with phyllo, even baked Brie which really seems hard to improve upon. For this recipe, I topped the cheese with my leftover cranberry compote from Thanksgiving. The combination yields a subtly sweet, tart, creamy and crunchy appetizer. It’s basically what dreams are made of. If you’re looking for a shortcut on this…
Apple & Blue Cheese Tartlets with Icewine Glaze
I think this is what they had in mind when they coined the term “food porn.” Something about puff pastry that just makes me salivate. Just looking at it you can appreciate its crisp, flaky texture. I know you can’t always judge a book by its cover, but in this case, you can. This bite-sized…
Truffle Parmesan Hasselback Potatoes
Tis the season for starchy goodness. Allow me to introduce, Truffle Parmesan Hasselback Potatoes. Bring on the winter bod. These are delightful little nuggets of Yukon gold. The hasselback preparation always impresses guests as the potatoes fan open to allow for strategic flavour enhancements. In this case, garlic, truffle salt, thyme and the all-important,…
Herbed Mushroom Parmesan Crostini
Here are the things that make me feel old: Outdoor concerts – standing for that length of time make my lower back scream, it’s too loud and I really feel that there should be more seating. Sexy selfies – this is not my strong suit. Yes, you’ll often find me hovering over my dish…
Warm Fig & Brie Tart with Walnut Crust
While I’m still clinging to the warmth of summer, my Pinterest feed is overrun with images of pumpkin patches, fall decor and cozy knits. I’m reluctant to give up long summer days and the very faint tan I’ve developed over the past 3 months, but I am excited for suede booties and leather jackets….
Butternut Squash and Chorizo Skewers
Last week I told you about how I host an annual Cinco de Mayo party and shared a delicious tequila cocktail with you. Well, dear reader, that was all smoke and mirrors. I ACTUALLY hosted a surprise 30th birthday party for my friend Erin. I had told her I was hosting my annual Cinco…
