The beauty of this Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing lies in its simplicity. It's restaurant quality- you know the type. The kind that uses high quality flavorful blue cheese and has a thick, almost paste-like texture. Chunks galore. Is your mouth watering yet? If you like the inherently stinky sweet quality of blue cheese, then you'll...
Sauces, syrups, spreads
Hibiscus Simple Syrup
For this Hibiscus Simple Syrup recipe, I picked fresh Hibiscus flowers from my dad's garden. However, if you don't know anyone whose fresh hibiscus flowers you can hock, pre-dried ones from your local spice store will work well too. What is Hibiscus Simple Syrup? Well, it's exactly what its name implies: simple syrup (equal parts...
Garlic Lime Crema
This simple but DELICIOUS Garlic Lime Crema is a show stopper at taco night every single time. Of course, there's no rule that says you should stop at tacos. Use this sauce as a topping for grilled chicken or steak, roasted salmon, or tossed into a bowl of white rice. The possibilities are basically endless....
Pesto Guide
We all need a Pesto Guide This Pesto Guide is my savior when it comes to making pesto in a pinch... When you think of pesto, what comes to mind? It is likely that you immediately imagine a beautiful green Pesto alla Genovese, made of basil, pine nuts, garlic, cheese, and olive oil. There is...
Tipsy Pears
I'll be the first to admit that I don't eat enough fruit in my diet. But during pear season, I get my fair share thanks to this recipe. Must be the whisky.
Charred Salsa 3 Ways
Use one of these three salsa recipes to add spice ,flavor, and fun to almost any meal.
Eggplant Agrodolce; One of Many Takes on Eggplant Caponata
Traditional Eggplant Caponata, this is not. I am calling this recipe "Eggplant Agrodolce." My recipe is essentially modeled after traditional Eggplant Caponatas, but takes more inspiration from the one served at at Barcelona Wine Bar, BWB. When my sister and I lived in Boston, BWB was our go-to for happy hours and brunches. We ordered...