I have a favorite store I like to visit when Carl and I take a nice day trip to Grapevine. It’s the Grapevine olive oil company and they make the most perfect balsamic fig vinegar. I had to pick some up on my last visit there along with some fresh figs at Trader Joe’s. I…
Hearty Steak Salad with Green Goddess Dressing
Carl and I had an amazing weekend indulging in all the treats that come with days off. I asked him what he wanted for dinner now that we’ve made it to Monday, and he said a good salad! I decided to make a salad that has all the things we love about a steak dinner…
Stone Fruit Cobbler
Stone Fruit season is one of my favorite seasons! Seriously, what’s not to love about all the amazing fruit we get during stone fruit season?! I had a bag of plums and peaches in my fridge that were threatening to go bad soon as I couldn’t keep up with eating them fast enough, so I…
Grilled Peruvian Chicken
I have your answer for the next dinner party you’re hosting. This chicken is on another level of amazing. It’s loaded with so many incredible, fresh flavors from the Peruvian marinade and the Peruvian sauce. It’s a fun recipe to entertain with as it’s super affordable and very easy to make. My spin on the…
Poblano Creamed Corn & Tater Chowda
I have the most comforting bowl of goodness that is sooo easy to throw together! I created this quick and easy chowder to pair next to rich crab cake bites which makes for a great summertime lunch or dinner idea! I use pantry staples which makes this dish super easy to make. Pair this chowder…
Biscoff S’mores Chocolate Chunk Cookies
I’m going to start off by saying these cookies are dangerous! Whew! They are loaded with all my favorite things! Chocolate chunks, milk chocolate chips, marshmallows and crispy, Biscoff cookies. It’s a cookie within a cookie! If you love a s’more in the summertime, you need to add these cookies to your list to try!…
Creamy Lemon Pepper Spaghetti with Crispy Zucchini
One of the things I was most excited about going to Italy this year was the food scene! That’s why I picked Naples, because the food there is INCREDIBLE! I tasted so much cuisine there that inspired so many of the recipes I’m making right now. This particular recipe is a nod to Stanley Tucci’s…
Coconut Key Lime Pie Margarita
I may have just created my favorite margarita to date! This is the perfect option for a Summer day with your besties by the pool! I love ALL THINGS key lime pie and this marg delivers all those amazing flavors with every sip! All you need is a cocktail shaker and a few ingredients to…
Seared Scallops with Smoked Tomato Purée & Goat Cheese Orzo
I was working on developing a recipe that was full of unique flavors to pair with a wine for a wine dinner I was hosting and this ended up being a home run! A good dry Riesling is the perfect wine for food pairing and this was an incredible pairing! I loved the way the…
Ahi Tuna Salad with Mandarin Soy Vinaigrette & Quick Pickled Cukes
I was strolling the aisles of Aldi(as I do), and I came across some Ahi Tuna in the freezer section. Now, normally I don’t purchase frozen fish as I like it fresh from the counter, however, I’d heard good reviews from the Aldi Facebook groups I’m in(Yes, I’m an Aldi nerd) , so I decided…