Growing up in Wisconsin, large family gatherings occurred quite often, pretty much monthly. And that could mean 20-30 people in one place, which is obviously a lot of mouths to feed. Typically these gatherings were potluck-style, so everyone brought their…
Read more →Food Beginnings: The Buffalo Wing
February 2, 2017It’s highly likely that one or two of you will be enjoying some good ol’ saucy Buffalo wings this Sunday during the Super Bowl. Last year Americans ate 1.3 BILLION Buffalo wings on the day of the Super Bowl. Billion.…
Read more →The Best Guacamole Recipe
September 1, 2016Whatever your plans are for this Labor Day weekend, this guacamole should be there. Going to a cookout? Bring some of the very best guacamole to share. Or perhaps staying home and binge-watching Stranger Things? Snack on some chips and…
Read more →Balsamic Roasted Strawberries
June 25, 2016Did you really think that I would let strawberry season go by without another recipe? My favorite strawberry recipe at that?! No way. You can read all about my strawberry obsession over on this post. Strawberry season is in full…
Read more →Tequila-Infused Queso Fundido with Roasted Poblanos
May 5, 2016Do I really need to say more than the title? I also considered calling it Drunken Cheese Dip, or The Best Way to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Now someone please hand me a margarita to go with my queso. One…
Read more →Holiday Appetizer Recipe Round-up
December 15, 2015An appetizer for a large dinner party can be as easy as setting out a cheese and cracker plate. But sometimes the occasion calls for a spread that is a bit more elegant, such as a holiday cocktail party. Here…
Read more →Fig, Honey, and Goat Cheese Bites
December 10, 2015These fig, honey, and goat cheese bites are something that my friend and I constructed for our Boston Dinner Party. The delicious appetizer hits all of the right notes—sweet, savory, salty. The light puff pastry acts as the base, topped…
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