The first time I attempted to conquer the intimidating Rack of Lamb was Mother’s Day last year. I was so terrified of overcooking it that I kept pulling it out of the oven and testing it’s temperature every few minutes. Note to self: don’t do that! It not only throws off your cooking time, but it also can make the cook of your meat uneven….
Seared Duck Breast with Port Sauce
When my boyfriend and I go out to dinner and there is anything duck-related on the menu, I know we’re going to have to order it. It’s probably one of his favorite foods on the planet and I’m pretty sure it mostly has to do with the crispy skin factor that usually comes with it….
Summer Squash Risotto
I am hardcore in denial that Fall is basically here and all of my favorite summer fruits and veggies are quickly going out of season. I had a few scraggly remaining squash in my vegetable garden that really needed to be picked, so I decided to celebrate the end of my favorite season with one of my favorite dishes. Risotto combines my two favorite things on the planet. Cheese + Carbs. It’s a rib-sticking meal that is super satisfying and can be made in a billion different combinations.
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Asian Brussels Sprouts + Cabbage Slaw
When it comes to salad, I get tired of the standard greens and balsamic vinaigrette that dominates the menu selection at a lot of my typical lunch haunts. Plus if you can’t eat it all in one sitting, dressed salad doesn’t keep worth a damn no matter how lovingly you store it. Soggy salad just isn’t my cup of tea. …
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
Goodbye, Summer. You will be sorrowfully missed, let me tell you. Fall is basically here and I feel like I still haven’t eaten my fill of peaches, nectarines, or most importantly strawberries.
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Mama T’s Bacon + Broccoli Quiche
When I asked my Dad what he wanted me to make for his birthday dinner last night, I really was not surprised when he blurted out “Quiche!”. Quiche isn’t something that my Mom used to make regularly. Usually it was only for Easter brunch and maybe, just maybe, once more each year….
Grilled Corn + Cherry Tomato Salad
Let me just say that I LOVE this salad. It’s fresh, easy to make, and tastes absolutely phenomenal. I even got my boyfriend who isn’t the biggest corn lover to get a second helping. I call that a complete success….
California Style Lobster Rolls
The variations on the lobster roll have traditionally been dominated by New England and consist of lobster mixed with clarified butter or mayonnaise and stuffed into a deliciously buttery split top roll. I’ve decided that California, with it’s wide range of cultures and their delicious foods, needed to have its own version.
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Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes
These pancakes have changed my brunch game forever. I’ve always seen ricotta pancakes on menus at some of my favorite brunch places, but I’d never actually attempted to make them. I had a bunch of leftover ricotta from making a super duper quick Lasagna for my brother’s party a while back and I knew that if I didn’t use it soon I would have to simply throw it out, which I really didn’t want to have to do.
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Seared Red Snapper + Coconut Clam Broth
If I’m ever looking to make a crowd pleaser that won’t take me hours of work to whip up, this meal is definitely at the very top of my list. It’s a seafood dish that even your non-seafood loving friends will enjoy.
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