I often start an evening with a handcrafted cocktail but if I’m running short on time or my guests aren’t into spirits, I want to ensure my wine pairing is the perfect match for whatever I’m serving. Over the Thanksgiving long weekend, I whipped up this Baked Brie with Caramelized Pears for a little pre-feast…
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Basil, Sun-dried Tomato & Pancetta Polenta Breakfast Casserole
If I were to describe my experience working with polenta, I’d say it’s akin to my third time driving with my mom as she gripped the “holy shit” bar for dear life as I tried to get the hang of braking and accelerating without testing the limits of the seatbelts in the process. So, basically,…
How to Build a Charcuterie Board
Does your charcuterie board look sad and emaciated? Do you want to know how to make it look lush, layered, and downright irresistible? I’m here to help. Below I’ve outlined my foolproof ten-step guide to elevate your next charcuterie board to edible art. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy something through some…
Game Day Nachos
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…
Crostini Three Ways
In need of a last minute New Year’s Eve appetizer for your glamorous party of one? Well, look no further. I’ve put together this assortment of plug and play crostini that let you work with what you have on hand – with the help of a fresh baguette of course. I prepared these appetizers live…
Lemony Broccoli Pasta
Things they said not to do in self-isolation: 1) drink wine for breakfast, 2) go LIVE on Instagram, 3) create a TikTok account. We’re in our fifth week of physical distancing and I did all three within the first two weeks. In fairness, wine for breakfast is just a mimosa – so let’s not get…
Four-Cheese Chicken, Kale & Sweet Potato Cobblers
I made this dish for my October book club meeting and it received rave reviews. You can make this in one large casserole dish or six smaller oven-safe dishes – such as a mini cocotte, ramekin, or French onion soup bowl. You could also swap the chicken for leftover turkey – if you’re still making…
Southwestern Eggs Benedict
Holy guacamole, this one’s a keeper. As you may have noticed, especially if you follow me on Instagram, brunch is the organizing principle behind my weekend schedule. If you don’t brunch at least once, was it even a weekend? Is life even worth living? I think not. When I go for brunch, I have a…
Pasta Alfredo with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Green Onion
I was recently a guest on a podcast. It was my first time “on air” since I worked as a radio journalist in Rwanda. My friend Laura Kelly launched her own podcast, You Might Not Like It in November 2018. After I listened to a few of her episodes, I knew I wanted to be…
Breakfast Burrito
Is there anything more satisfying than being able to eat breakfast with one hand? I think not. This is not your average breakfast burrito. I’ve taken the liberty of building flavour in each element to make sure this handheld breakfast really wakes up your tastebuds. It starts by putting a bit of taco seasoning in…
